Sarasota cybersecurity firm raises $250M in funding
A Sarasota cybersecurity firm has raised $250 million in Series B funding — a seismic haul in a community that's only recently embraced its status as a tech and startup hub. TENEX, which is building a headquarters at 2407 Bee Ridge Road, secured the capital in a funding round led by California-based Crosspoint...
Longboat Key residents oppose 78-foot clearance bridge replacement; FDOT says ‘no final decision’ made
Last week, the mayor of the Town of Longboat Key sent a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation emphasizing the town's "strong preference" for the agency to reconsider a lower-level drawbridge leading into the north end of the island.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Parrish — Home Goods & More
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Neighbors in Parrish are giving away a few great items this week — from home décor to pet supplies. O'Mara's Irish Country Cream Glass And Kitchen Dishes.
I-275 Backed up 4 miles with Wednesday morning crash
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - All travel lanes of I-275 northbound are currently blocked with a major crash, at the entrance to Sunshine Skyway Bridge. At least one person was injured in the wreck, and transported to the hospital in an ambulance. As crews work to clear a the crash,...
Palmetto Boat Repair Nightmare Leaves Locals High And Dry
A Palmetto man is now facing criminal charges after several former customers say boats they dropped off at his repair shop simply vanished while in his care. The allegations, tied to at least three criminal cases, accuse him of running schemes that left owners without their vessels and without the repairs they paid...
Animal in car deemed not a criminal offense on breezy, 68-degree day
Animal problem: A Longboat Key police officer was dispatched to investigate a report of a dog on the beach, which is against town ordinance. The caller told officers that a dog was in a cage underneath a white and blue tent. Police found the tent and a group of four women easily and spoke with the owner of the dog....
Bradenton police HQ on track for late 2026 move-in
Bradenton’s new police headquarters is about nine months away from move-in, with city officials targeting December 2026 for officers and staff to begin relocating into the long-anticipated facility. Construction on the $33.9 million project is now about halfway complete, marking significant progress from a year ago,...
🐶 Playful, Gentle & Loyal Dogs Ready for Adoption in Bradenton
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These wonderful dogs in Bradenton, FL are ready to find their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.
Leader of Bradenton drug ring gets years in prison and $1M fine, judge rules
A Bradenton man will spend decades in prison after prosecutors say he led a fentanyl trafficking network in Manatee County while out on bond. A Manatee County judge sentenced 43-year-old Pedro Garcia to 25 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to trafficking in fentanyl and other felony charges tied to a...
Gulfstream Roundabout Could Be Removed
A traffic engineering study commissioned by the City of Sarasota recommended that all roundabouts along U.S. 41 be removed, starting in January 2027. At a March Planning Board meeting, Full Circle Consulting Group presented findings from its 2025 traffic flow and congestion study on the 14 roundabouts within city...
