Parrish man convicted of selling guns to convicted felon
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Parrish man has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison for selling guns and ammunition to a convicted felon. Frank Jude Petrone, Sr., 55, had pleaded guilty on August 26, 2025. According to court documents, in 2024, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office...
1000 North Sarasota, the Michael Jordan-Backed Private Club, Plans to Get Bigger Before It...
1000 North, the private club and dining brand co-founded by Michael Jordan and other big-name partners, announced this week that it's under contract to purchase an adjacent property in downtown Sarasota. The new property expands the project while the club is still under construction in the BLVD building at the corner of Boulevard of the Arts and North Tamiami Trail, near the entrance...
Man accused of urinating on merchandise in Venice business causes $540 in damage: Police
VENICE, Fla. - Venice police are searching for a man they say urinated on merchandise inside a business. According to the Venice Police Department, the man entered a business on W. Venice Avenue around 4:40 p.m. on Saturday. Once inside, police said he walked to the back of the store,...
Aldi to open 6 Florida stores in April, you could win free gift cards
No-frills discount grocer chain Aldi is opening another new Florida location this week, and the company has added three more store openings for the rest of April in addition to two already scheduled. The new stores are part of the chain's rapid expansion plan to open more than 180 new stores nationwide in 2026. The next Aldi grand opening is in Micco in Brevard County...
Still Hungary: Vernona Keeps the Old Recipes Alive
Twenty-six years ago, Nikoletta Pongo left Hungary with a culinary degree after a knee injury cut short her European handball career. Today, she runs Vernona Gourmet in Bradenton’s Riverwalk East—greeting regulars by name and cooking everything from scratch daily. The Hungarian-American community found her fast. “I don’t have...
This humble Florida restaurant draws visitors from across the state for its amazing seafood
Tucked down a bumpy gravel road along the Myakka River in Venice, Florida, Snook Haven is one of those rare places that feels like a secret worth sharing. This legendary riverside eatery has been serving up Southern-style food and good vibes for generations, drawing loyal fans from all corners of the Sunshine State.
Construction permit issued for downtown Sarasota historic restoration project
Construction may now begin on Mira Mar Residences, the revenue-generating condominium development that is planned to fund the restoration of the historic Mira Mar building along 400 feet of frontage on South Palm Avenue. This week, the city of Sarasota issued the construction permit on the twin 18-story towers that will house 70 luxury condominiums.
The Doodz at Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion
The Doodz are your ticket to a great night churning out gritty, crowd-pleasing hits from the ’70s to the 2000s. We bring the raw, electric vibe that keeps bars buzzing and dance floors packed. The Doodz exploded on the local scene, packing venues and providing audiences with a thrilling show, great dance vibes with their hard edge, strong vocals, and guitar-driven energy...
Scattered showers on the Suncoast today
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Monday was dry near the coastal areas with no rain reported at SRQ. But the east side of Lakewood Ranch picked up 0.70”, and just 85 miles east of SRQ, Sebring picked up 4.62”. The Suncoast will start Tuesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms....
New emergency homeless shelter coming to Manatee County
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County leaders are moving forward with a new emergency homeless shelter aimed at helping people get back on their feet. The "Fresh Start" initiative will be funded with $6 million from opioid litigation funds, not taxpayer dollars. Construction is expected to begin in late April at a public works building in Bradenton.
