BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. – Bradenton Beach, after sustaining significant damage due to Hurricane Helene, is reopening to those who live and own businesses there. A tweet from Manatee County Government says beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Bradenton Beach residents, homeowners and business owners will be allowed to reenter the area. The purpose of the reopening is for people to assess the damage to property.