Sarasota, Venice Bradenton Holiday Events 12/17 through 12/21
Breakfast with the Grinch at Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere Street, Sarasota. From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. $15 per person. Game Night at the Library at Selby Library, 1331 1st Street, Sarasota. Starts at 4:00 PM. Features video games, ping pong, karaoke, and board games. Hanukkah Under...
Bradenton receives $54 million grant for water system improvements
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Bradenton is set to receive millions in water system support money. This 54-million-dollar grant awarded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will go towards strengthening the local drinking water and wastewater systems, including local water infrastructure....
Builder to bring 1,200-home community to Lakewood Ranch
One of the nation’s largest homebuilders closed on a land acquisition deal Tuesday in Lakewood Ranch with plans to transform it into a resort-style community. Homebuilder Taylor Morrison plans to transform the new parcel into its latest project, Esplanade at Cammaray, which will include 1,200 new single-family homes...
Manatee County Adopts First-Ever Strategic Plan to Shape Growth and Public Services
In a significant step towards managing its future growth and public services, Manatee County has formally adopted its first-ever Strategic Plan. With a vision to mold a cohesive community that harmonizes the vibrancy of its beaches, cities, and rural spaces, the Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to...
New Cafe and Wine Bar Looks to Be Headed to Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside Place
Home to restaurants like Osteria 500, Agave Bandido, Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House, and more, Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside Place shopping center looks to be adding a new cafe and wine bar to its food and drink portfolio. This week, What Now examined plan review paperwork submitted by Treehouse...
What was your favorite Manatee County coffee shop? Here are the poll results
We asked you to name your favorite local coffee shop in Manatee County. After dozens of votes poured in, we’re ready to spill the beans. The winner? Tenth Street Coffee. The Palmetto coffee shop, which opened in 2021, had a resounding win with 47% of the vote. Nearby shop Banyan Coffee finished in second place with...
Florida Contractor Arrested for Defrauding Elderly Hurricane Victims
A Bradenton contractor who targeted elderly residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton has been arrested on 13 felony charges, following an investigation by Bradenton Police. In July 2025, Detective Michael Carpenter began investigating complaints from 14 residents of Seabreeze Mobile Home Park, aged 62 to 95....
Tampa Welfare Check Turns Grim: Body Discovery Linked To Manatee County Homicide Probe
TAMPA, Fla. – A welfare check at a Seminole Heights home took a dark turn Wednesday night, launching a homicide investigation that spans across two Florida counties. Officers with the Tampa Police Department arrived at a residence on the 1200 block of East Frierson Avenue on Dec. 17 after receiving a request from the...
The Florida Dockside Kitchen Locals Trust When They Want Crab Done Right
Crab cravings lead to one place on Sarasota Bay, and you can smell the butter and Old Bay before you see the picnic tables. At Star Fish Company, the dock hums with gulls, working boats, and baskets stacked high with the day’s catch. You order at the window, watch the water, and your platter arrives piled like a...
St. Pete man arrested in deadly pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Gandy Boulevard: FHP
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg man is behind bars after troopers say he left the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian on Gandy Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, John Delucchi, 51, was driving a Ford sedan westbound on Gandy Boulevard shortly before 5 p.m. when a...
