Bradenton FL

Tourism is booming again around Longboat Key, and The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is hiring for several full‑time and part‑time roles. If you love great service and coastal views, these openings are worth a look.

Manatee County’s office scene is buzzing this month with a mix of full‑time and part‑time roles for organized, people‑focused pros. Whether you love supporting leaders, keeping data tidy, or helping a busy clubhouse run smoothly, there’s something here for you.

Lakewood Ranch 5-year-old River Haedtke made a mad dash to collect as many eggs as she could grab. That was plenty, too, as Eggstravaganza, an event hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Grace Community Church, spread around 10,000 eggs filled with candy. Haedtke attended Eggstravaganza with her mom and...

Sarasota County’s engineering scene is buzzing right now, with several top employers hiring for leadership and design roles. If you’ve got experience in mechanical, civil, or process engineering, these openings are worth a look.

Sarasota County is hosting a Community Conversation: Hurricane Preparedness on Saturday, April 11 at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. Doors open at 9 a.m. for exhibits, and presentations begin at 10 a.m.

A 5-year-old cat named Binx is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Manatee County, 2515 14th Street W., Bradenton. Binx entered the shelter through the Trap/Neuter/Return program, recovered from injuries, and tested positive for FIV but is healthy and affectionate. Adoption hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 10...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Richard Bergquist Sr., a World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family at Anna Maria Oyster Bar. “He has always had such a positive attitude and I just want to wish him the most happiest 100th birthday,” said Tracy Lucci, a friend.

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - A growing number of Lakewood Ranch residents say checks they mailed have not reached their destinations. At least seven victims report losing more than $600,000. Steve Roberts lost one of his best friends to cancer and runs the John Borota Foundation nonprofit. When he saw...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Deputies arrested a 20-year-old while he was allegedly attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex. On March 27, detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit arrested 20-year-old, Kevin Lopez Perez, of Bradenton. Detectives learned Perez had allegedly traveled...

The No. 18 Miami rowing team came out fast — and never let up. On the opening day of the Sarasota 2K Invitational at Nathan Benderson Park, the Hurricanes sent five of six boats into Saturday’s A Finals, setting the tone for a statement weekend on the water.