Guy Hollis’ Motorcycle Passion Supports Thunder by the Bay and Children
There are man caves and then there are motorcycle man caves. Guy Hollis, who moved to Sarasota two years ago from Chicago, owns the latter—in fact, he has two motorcycle dens. The owner of multiple Culver’s restaurants in the Midwest, Hollis has loved the freedom of motorcycles since he was 10. Now he has a...
Night Ranger and 38 Special to Headline 28th Annual Thunder by the Bay Festival
The 28th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival returns to the Sarasota Fairgrounds February 13–15 with a monster of a music lineup featuring legendary 80s bands Night Ranger and 38 Special, along with country superstars Montgomery Gentry. Headliner schedule:. Night Ranger: Friday, Feb. 13 at 8...
The Florida Pie Shop Where Every Slice Tastes Like It Came Straight From Grandma’s...
Have you ever followed a smell in Florida and trusted it more than your GPS? That trail of warm crust and cinnamon usually leads straight to Yoder’s Restaurant in Sarasota, a place where comfort food still shows up wearing an apron and doing things the old way. From the...
Manatee County has several new restaurants. See the list of recent openings
Manatee County foodies have seen new dining options open throughout the Bradenton area in recent weeks. From a fusion of Caribbean and Italian foods to a dessert shop and more, there have been several new restaurant openings recently. Here’s a look at those restaurants: Chipotle Mexican Grill The county’s newest...
Small aircraft rolls over near Airport Manatee in Palmetto
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - A small aircraft rolled over in a field near Airport Manatee Friday afternoon, prompting an emergency response. North River Fire District crews responded to the incident around 12:09 p.m. after receiving reports of the overturned aircraft. Two people were aboard the plane and exited without...
Researchers test device designed to keep sharks off anglers’ lines
SARASOTA, Fla. — A new study out of Mote Marine Laboratory suggests a small electronic device could help solve a frustrating problem for anglers: sharks stealing fish before they reach the boat. Scientists at the Sarasota-based research facility recently published findings on an electronic pulse deterrent that...
A new AMBER Alert scam is targeting children in Florida, Bradenton police say
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is warning of a scam circulating in the state that targets children’s personal information. Scammers are calling Florida residents claiming to be “with AMBER Alert,” according to a recent FDLE social media post . These scammers are asking for children’s information, and...
ABC 7’s Pet of the Week: Meet Toby, the ultimate cuddle bug looking for...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Toby is ABC 7’s Pet of the Week!. This sweet boy is looking for a new home. Toby is described as being a very well behaved dog that rarely barks or makes a ruckus. He is a very clean dog, and never goes potty in...
Nearly 500 Acres Preserved along Myakka River for Environmental Conservation
Nearly 500 acres of privately owned land along the Myakka River were recently set aside for environmental conservation and wildlife protection. The post Nearly 500 Acres Preserved along Myakka River for Environmental Conservation appeared first on West Orlando News .
Saturday brush fire threatens structures in Sarasota County
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County is currently on scene for a reported brush fire. The fire was reported at 12:35 p.m. at 13404 Wild Citrus Rd. The Florida Forest Services is also on scene. Two structures have been threatened and the fire department are performing exposure protection on the...

















