Ruskin Seafood Festival to make waves Nov. 15–16
The Ruskin Seafood Festival, South Shore’s annual signature event, will return Nov. 15-16 at E.G. Simmons Regional Park in Ruskin. This lively weekend celebration promises a feast of mouthwatering seafood and landlubber favorites, alongside live entertainment, two car shows, an expansive arts and crafts market,...
Ashley Benefield’s attorneys file appeal in manslaughter conviction
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) — Attorneys for Ashley Benefield have filed an appeal seeking a new trial nearly a year and a half after her manslaughter conviction in her husband’s death. Benefield was sentenced to 20 years in prison in December for the 2020 shooting death of her...
Arrive early and stay late to avoid parade congestion at UTC
Kyle Pfender, a law enforcement lieutenant with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, probably wishes that those attending Santa's Grand Arrival Parade on Nov. 8 at The Mall at University Town Center could swoop into the area on Santa's sleigh. But they can't, and he knows it. With between 15,000 to...
Man accused of burglarizing St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
Bradenton police are searching for a man accused of burglarizing a concession stand and maintenance shed at St. Stephen's Episcopal School over the weekend.
Manatee County water studies recommend rate hikes
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - New studies presented to Manatee County Commissioners Wednesday are recommending water rate hikes for the next few years to meet future needs. The Utilities Department is evaluating projected revenues and expenses for both water and wastewater utilities, Utilities Director Patrick Shea said....
Manatee County: Make ‘affordable housing’ accessible to working people
A proposal before the commission Thursday would remove bonuses for projects too close to market rate. Host: Manatee County’s efforts to get affordable housing built has produced thousands of new units. But most of them are still out of reach for most working families. This Thursday, Manatee County could eliminate...
Extreme Pizza Launching Flagship Florida Restaurant in Bradenton
BRADENTON, FL — Extreme Pizza, the California-based gourmet pizza brand, is coming to Bradenton as part of a new development at 7839 SR 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212. Franchisee and area developer George Margioukla told Business Debut the restaurant is targeting a January to February 2026 opening. What to...
One killed, one critically injured in Tamiami Trail crash
NOKOMIS — One person was killed in a crash along Tamiami Trail on Thursday.
APPROVED: County OKs Manasota Beach Road rezone
VENICE — After the Sarasota County Planning Commission shot down a south county rezoning project, the Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved changes.
Popular franchise Culver’s set to add another restaurant in Manatee County
A popular Midwest chain restaurant is under construction in Parrish. Culver’s is being built at 10824 U.S. 301 N. in the new Shops at Harrison Ranch shopping plaza. The Wisconsin-based franchise is known for its made-to-order Butter Burgers and frozen custard desserts. An opening date or completion date for...
