Bradenton FL

BRADENTON BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and city staff are investigating the recent relocation of large beach rocks that were put in place decades ago to prevent erosion. On Tuesday, March 31, a backhoe operator was seen piling the rocks on the west side of...

Manatee County’s retail scene is buzzing with opportunities this month. From store leadership to hands-on customer service, several well-known brands are hiring across Bradenton, Palmetto, and Ellenton.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A group of historic cottages along Fruitville Road near downtown Sarasota could be demolished. The colorful cottages currently house a number of small businesses including a breakfast joint, a spa, lunch spots and more. The 3.4-acre property made up of 22 parcels is currently under contract. A developer aims to clear […]

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) — The news doesn’t just happen at ABC 7. It’s happening in our classrooms, too. This week, ABC 7 News Anchor Summer Smith visited Gene Witt Elementary School in Bradenton to see the school’s student news crew in action as they produced their own morning broadcast.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun a comprehensive improvement project at the I-75 interchanges for Sumter Boulevard (Exit 182) and Toledo Blade Boulevard (Exit 179) in North Port. Construction activities will include early-stage work such as conduit installation and preparation for drilled shaft implementation. Motorists should anticipate the...

Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a new contract with the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. at their meeting today. The decision came more than six months after commissioners opted not to renew the agency’s annual contract in September, citing concerns over transparency and return on investment. Following a change...

HOLMES BEACH – On March 20, a jury ruled in favor of several plaintiffs involved in a civil lawsuit pertaining to the decades-long use of a beach access path located on an easement associated with the residential property at 103 51st Street owned by Larry and Linda Davis. The...

Tucked along Pasadena Avenue in St. Petersburg, Florida, Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish has been a beloved local landmark for over 75 years. While most visitors come for the legendary smoked fish, loyal regulars have a little secret — the cheeseburger here is seriously something special. Whether you are...

Most spring breakers leave the Gulf Coast with nothing but sunburn and a jar of sand. Not Aiden Andrews. He’s heading home to Wyoming with something a little more extraordinary: a fossilized Megalodon tooth, six inches long and millions of years old. Aiden stumbled upon this prehistoric prize during...

BRADENTON BEACH – A concrete patio overlay and a fence were installed at the rear of Salt Bar & Table restaurant property without the required permits, according to the city’s building department. Located at 2519 Gulf Drive North, Salt Bar & Table restaurant is owned by 2519 Gulf...