Top Headlines: Troubled Schools, Myakka Tornado, Boater Resuced

Here's a chance to catch up on Bradenton news from the past week.

1.) Schools Fiscal Plan OK'd; Mills Warns of 'State Takeover' Risk

New Manatee Schools Superintendent Rick Mills certainly has his work cut out for him. This week Mills' financial recovery plan was approved by the school board. Mills warned that unless the district makes some major changes in operations, it is at risk of a state takeover.

2.) Boil Water Notice for Parts of Bradenton

A broken water valve that needed repairs led the city to impose a "boil water" notice for certain neighborhoods.

3.) Tornado Touches Down in Myakka

Eight tornadoes were spotted in southwest Florida Thursday, as Tropical Storm Andrea crawled along the Gulf coast. One of those tornadoes touched down in Myakka.

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It's no surprise that 55 mph winds and drenching rains of Tropical Storm Andrea would cause the tall Sunshine Skyway Bridge to shut down. But take a look at the photos that the FHP sent of the bridge span while it was closed.

5.) Coast Guard Saves Boater During Storm

It's common sense not to go boating during a tropical storm, right? Well, catch this video of the Coast Guard rescuing a boater and his vessel right before the craft was about to strike the Cortez Road Bridge during Tropical Storm Andrea. Really.