Lakewood Ranch nonprofit feeds veterans for Thanksgiving
Even in the 110-degree jungle of Vietnam in 1971, Thanksgiving was celebrated. “The helicopters came in on Thanksgiving and dropped off a turkey dinner,” said Richard Greenberg, a former U.S. Army platoon leader in the 101st Airborne Division and a current Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch resident. “Turkey, gravy...
Family-owned nursery in Bradenton gears up for return of annual holiday flower event
The folks at Orban's Nursery in Bradenton are getting ready for a busy weekend. The nursery will host its annual Poinsettia Open House event this Saturday.
Florida’s Oldest Tiki Bar Named One Of America’s Best Dive Bars
A Sarasota landmark that has operated for more than 70 years has been recognized as one of the best dive bars in the country, according to a recent USA TODAY feature highlighting notable drinking establishments across the United States.
Driver hospitalized, dog dead after crashing into tree in Bradenton neighborhood
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A 43-year-old male driver was hospitalized after crashing into a tree with a dog inside the vehicle in a Bradenton neighborhood on Nov 26, according to police. The crash happened in the Tidewater Preserve neighborhood, north of Highway 64 and 48th Street Court East. The driver...
Thousands of pies prepped for Yoder’s Thanksgiving pick-up day
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Yoder’s is running this operation as smooth as silk pie! Thanksgiving pie day pick-up is underway with pre-ordered ticket holders ready to snag one of their 6,000 pies baked for the occasion. Yoder’s Amish Village restaurant is a Sarasota staple, established in 1975. Everything is fresh made...
Charlie Hunsicker: In the right place at the right time
Charlie Hunsicker built his career on being in the right place at the right time – and everyone in Tampa Bay has benefited. Now the director of natural resources for Manatee County, Hunsicker earned the 2025 Herman W. Goldner Award, the highest award bestowed on an individual for regional leadership at the Future of...
Downtown fights highlight post-Halloween night
Disturbance: At the end of a night of Halloween festivities, one officer was controlling a female subject as another stood nearby to monitor a forming crowd. Once the scene settled to a degree, the standby officer spoke with a different female subject who advised that her friend — presumably the woman being...
Manatee animal shelter hosting Black Friday adoption event
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Many people are looking forward to the post-Thanksgiving shopping rush on Black Friday and scooping up some big deals, but in Manatee County, Black Friday is going to the dogs. Literally. The county’s animal shelter is holding its first-ever Black Friday adoption event called The Great...
Bradenton police searching for man wanted for robbery, aggravated battery at park
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect in a robbery involving aggravated battery at a park. Officers say this happened before 10:30 p.m. Monday in the Rossi Park parking lot in the area of 3rd Avenue West, where a man told them the suspect approached...
Oar & Iron seafood and steak restaurant opens in Manatee County
Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill, a scratch-kitchen concept specializing in seafood, steak and craft cocktails, opened this week in Parrish’s Creekside Commons shopping plaza. The restaurant at 8710 U.S. 301 N. is the third location for Oar & Iron, but the first for the area. The other two locations are in Naples and Fort...
