Hundreds compete in 43rd annual St Anthony’s triathlon across St. Pete
Hundreds of competitors travelled from all over the country for the 43rd annual St Anthony's triathlon.
Manatee Performing Arts Center expands with $12 million building
BRADENTON, Fla. — A local orchestra is playing to sellout crowds, and now a big expansion in the works will allow them to enhance their community impact. Officials say the Manatee Performing Arts Center has outgrown its current space, so plans are in place to build a multi-million-dollar addition.
Today’s quiet cold front brings a sunny week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today starts quiet with sunshine and light north to northeast winds. A back-door cold front slips south today with very little fanfare, other than a little push of dry air that might trigger a very isolated shower or thunderstorm late in the day. Most people will not see any rain however.
Town forms ‘steady as we go’ budget as revenues uncertain
Forming the town’s budget takes months of planning, hours of discussion and more than a few punches into the calculator. The process is even more complicated this year due to conversations far removed from the tranquil barrier island of Longboat Key. About 300 miles northwest in the Florida panhandle,...
Authorities say human remains recovered in Pinellas waterway
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Human remains have been recovered from water near I-275 and 4th Street North in St. Petersburg, according to information released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on Sunday night. Presence from several law enforcement agencies had been seen there since early Sunday afternoon. An identification...
Increased law enforcement at Sugg Middle School in Bradenton over reported shooting threat
BRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton police are investigating a reported threat of a school shooting at Sugg Middle School. Officers said Monday morning that a text was circulating among students about a shooting taking place. BPD detectives and the Crime Reduction Team are investigating the message and have notified the...
washing up on Florida beaches spark concern, debate
Four great hammerhead sharks washed up dead on Florida beaches this spring, raising concerns about whether humans contributed to the demise of the majestic predators, and if so, what can be done about it. The hammerheads were found lolling in frothy shore breaks and wrack lines in Hobe Sound , Juno Beach , Venice , and Naples between March 15 and April 19. One was brutally disfigured...
A simple Florida restaurant known for its amazing fish and chips
Tucked along the sunny shores of Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida, The Old Salty Dog is one of those rare spots that feels like a local secret worth sharing. With a laid-back British pub vibe, cold drinks, and seriously good food, it draws in both locals and visitors looking for a relaxed meal near the water.
Driver pronounced dead after Lakewood Ranch crash
A 69-year-old driver was pronounced dead Sunday after a crash in the Lakewood Ranch community of Country Club east after suffering a possible medical episode, the Florida Highway Patrol said Sunday night. The 11:42 a.m. incident took place at the corner of Eagle Watch Way and Miramar Way, within the...
Man participates in St. Anthony’s Triathlon after losing 160lbs
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One of the largest Olympic distance triathlons returned to St. Petersburg this weekend. The St. Anthony’s Triathlon celebrated its 43rd anniversary downtown. People from all over participated in the sporting event. Antony Mascovich had seen the triathlon and thought it might be fun to...
