Bradenton FL

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through Florida in last year, several homes and businesses were destroyed. The powerful winds and high water levels wiped away irreplaceable pieces of the state’s history. Now, an effort is underway to assess and restore some of the most iconic structures...

PARRISH, Fla. — Much of the Tampa Bay area is experiencing moderate drought conditions. In the Sarasota–Bradenton area, while the yearly rain total is only two inches below average, our Weather Experts say a lack of rainfall over the last three months has created these conditions. For over...

Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota: 18-Story Luxury Tower Set to Transform Downtown at Five Points. SARASOTA, Fla. — Downtown Sarasota is set to welcome one of the most significant luxury developments in its history: the Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota, an 18-story residential tower planned for the iconic Five...

For more than a decade, an undeveloped stretch of Fruitville Road lingered in dispute as Mark Vengroff and his father, Harvey, tried to advance a plan that never found traction. “It’s been 12 years in the making,” Vengroff says. “My father wanted 400 apartments that were truly workforce, and it...

A Sarasota bar has earned its spot among the top dive bars in the county.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Artists are intending to file a federal lawsuit against the state of Florida after their work was scrubbed from Sarasota streets and sidewalks. In June, the Florida Department of Transportation issued an order declaring “all traffic control devices, including pavement surface markings, be...

RUSKIN, Fla. (WFLA) — Amazon’s Prime Air delivery service launched at Amazon’s TPA1 fulfillment center in Ruskin on Tuesday. Amazon officials said drones will bring “ultra-fast delivery” to local neighborhoods in select areas of Tampa Bay. According to Prime Air, drones can deliver packages weighing up to five pounds...

Residents of the University Town Center (UTC) area in Sarasota have noticed an unusual increase in police presence recently. The sudden surge in law enforcement officers patrolling the streets at all hours has sparked curiosity and speculation among the locals. They are wondering if there's a special operation...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around bradenton.

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) - The iconic Suncoast Restaurant has reopened for business more than a year after Hurricanes Helene and Milton destroyed the Rod N’ Reel Pier and its popular eatery on Anna Maria Island. The restaurant is now located at the Plaza at 3246 East Bay Drive...