Top residential real estate sales for April 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch
Michael Kennedy, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 15621 Linn Park Terrace to Julie Tirella and James Nesci, of Lakewood Ranch, for $2,525,000. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,671 square feet of living area. Victor Prichard and Sondra Prichard, trustee, of Lakewood...
3 east Manatee elementary teams head to worldwide robotics competition
With Vex Robotics, everything is about problem-solving. When team Thunderbolts' robot wasn't picking up pins efficiently, they had to make some changes and figure out what works best through trial and error. Traction links weren't doing the job, so instead they used standoff connectors. Complicated stuff but all in a...
Murder suspect arrested on Longboat Key
A suspected drug dealer was arrested in Longboat Key last month on a murder charge related to a death by overdose. Toby Davis was arrested by Longboat Key police March 20, according to a police report. Police Chief Russ Mager said Davis was on the island for work. On the day of the arrest, he was driving a pickup truck with a ladder rack...
Commission discusses potential Salt Bar & Table violations
BRADENTON BEACH – Potential code violations at the Salt Bar & Table restaurant are being investigated by the Bradenton Beach Code Enforcement Department. “They are working with the property owner to garner compliance,” City Attorney Erica Augello said during the April 16 city commission meeting. Located at 2519...
The 2026 Longboat coconut heist
Suspicious person: While fishing from the beach is perfectly legal in Longboat Key, a woman called police on two men doing just that. The woman told dispatch she felt the two fishing from shore was illegal. Longboat police then called the woman, who told the officer she knew there was nothing he could do, but she wanted to better understand the rules behind fishing...
What new restaurants have opened in Manatee County? Take a look
From a coffee shop to Korean and Italian restaurants, there are plenty of new choices in Manatee County’s dining scene. Here’s a look at the restaurants and shops to recently open in Manatee County. Sunny Seoul Korean Kitchen Sisters Katherine Kim and Mary Pierson are delivering their family recipes at the recently opened Sunny Seoul Korean Kitchen , 9750 State Road 64, Bradenton. The sisters...
10 Outrageous Restaurant Food Challenges You Have to See to Believe
Food challenges have become a thrilling attraction for daredevils and foodies alike. The world’s bravest souls venture into these gastronomic feats, hoping to conquer portions that test not only their appetite but their willpower. From gargantuan burgers to fiery wings, these challenges push the limits of human endurance and digestion. Here are the 10 most... The post 10 Outrageous Restaurant Food Challenges You Have...
12 Secret Restaurants In Florida Only Locals Seem To Know About In 2026
There’s Florida you see on postcards… and then there’s the one locals actually eat in. The kind where there’s no neon sign screaming for attention, no influencer line out the door, and no menu built for tourists. Just low-key spots tucked between strip malls, backroads, and...
Man arrested in deadly Manatee County crash
An 18-year-old man from the east Florida town of Cocoa was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of crash involving death in connection with an Interstate 75 wreck Monday morning. In that 6:24 a.m. incident near State Road 64 in Manatee County, a 34-year-old truck driver...
Sarasota condo project passes $40M in sales in 45 days
A condominium tower that has yet to break ground is already making an impact in Sarasota. 1000 Boulevard of the Arts surpassed $40 million in sales in its first 45 days, according to developer Kolter Urban. When it is built, the 20-story tower will include 117 condominiums overlooking the Sarasota...

















