Big Things in Store for 2026
A lot happened across Bradenton this year, and 2025 set the stage for improvements residents will begin to feel in 2026. From public safety upgrades to major investments in utilities and community spaces, many long-term projects reached important milestones. While this is only a snapshot of a very busy year,...
Bradenton intersection reopens after over a month of repairs, city says
The last section of a Bradenton intersection has reopened after phases of wastewater utility repairs. The initial work at the 17th Avenue West and 14th Street West intersection began on Oct. 10, and most of the intersection reopened on Oct. 30, “once the underground repairs and surface restoration were finished,”...
Sarasota man arrested on DUI charges after Thanksgiving crash in Port Charlotte
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A Sarasota man was arrested on Thanksgiving after deputies say he rear-ended two cars stopped at a red light around 5 p.m. on U.S. Route 41 and Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says that Tydarian White, 37, was in a...
Florida neo-Nazi allegedly planned to livestream domestic terror attack
Federal authorities reportedly arrested a grocery store worker in Sarasota, Fla., who is accused of sharing bomb-making instructions in encrypted, neo-Nazi group chats that the FBI monitored and planning to livestream a terror attack. Lucas Alexander Temple, 20, who used the online handles “Devilwaffen999” and “Micah...
2 critically injured in Gulfport hit-and-run, police seeking information
GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said two people were critically injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Friday evening. Police were notified of the crash at around 7:20 p.m. after they received multiple 911 calls about two people lying in the road at the intersection of Gulfport Blvd. and...
Exploring the Rising Pizza Scene: A Quest for the Best Slice in Town
The pizza industry has seen a significant boom over the past five years, with the number of pizza places doubling, if not tripling. However, this growth has not been without its challenges. The competition among pizza places has become so fierce that only the less popular chains are running specials to attract...
Active house fire in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Deputies and Fire rescue teams are currently at a house fire on Magellan Drive in Sarasota. Images show heavy smoke pouring from the home as multiple firetrucks work to contain the blaze. The situation is still developing and ABC7 will update this article with more information...
Former Panera, Truist spaces available at high-traffic Sarasota retail plaza
A high-traffic Sarasota shopping center has three spaces available for lease, according to American Property Group, which is marketing the properties. Midtown Plaza, located at the intersection of South Tamiami Trail and Bahia Vista Street, is home to tenants like Michael’s on East, Massage Envy, Elysian Fields,...
Sarasota Square names organic grocer and five others as new tenants
Sarasota Square Mall, a former robust shopping center at U.S. 41 and Beneva Road, is getting a makeover along with some new tenants. Torburn Partners, a Chicago-based real estate investment and development firm, announced that the organic grocer Whole Foods Market, home and furniture store HomeSense, and three...
Mayor’s Corner: City of Bradenton
As we come to the end of the year, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who helps make Bradenton the community it is. This has been a year of steady progress and collaboration. Together we have continued to strengthen our city and invest in projects that will serve residents for generations to come.
