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Get ready, because Big Truck Day is making its highly-anticipated return to CoolToday Park on April 18, celebrating its 30th anniversary! This free, family-friendly event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and promises an exciting lineup of activities that are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Imagine being able to explore more than 40 big trucks, fire engines, and construction...

Looking to refresh your home or help out a furry friend? There are some great free items available right now around Parrish, FL and nearby areas. Check out what your neighbors are giving away!

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good governance procedures and the sunshine laws. The following are the major points from the school board meeting on April 7, 2026.

Downtown Bradenton is set to slow to a crawl on Saturday, April 25, as the De Soto Grand Parade takes over Manatee Avenue West. The illuminated evening procession, expected to draw thousands of spectators, will bring a wave of barricades, detours and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds along the parade route and across the Green Bridge well into the night.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who disappeared in the water near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. PCSO says the man went into the water and has not resurfaced as of 1:45 p.m. Saturday. The call was initially received around 11:30 a.m.

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A controlled burn at Avon Park Air Force Range sent smoke into parts of the Suncoast. Bob Harrigan reported smoke over Manatee and Sarasota had moved in from a fire in northeastern Highlands County. He said Titan Radar suggested conditions had eased compared with a couple of hours earlier because the smoke plume was no longer visible. It was still...

A national restaurant brand famous for its casual southwestern cuisine is planning a new location in Manatee County. Chili’s, which has a popular jingle for its baby back ribs, filed paperwork to build a roughly 5,400-square-foot restaurant inside the Robinson Gateway Development in Palmetto. If approved, the restaurant would be built on the northwest corner of Moccasin Wallow Road and 71st Avenue...

We asked these real estate agents why these 11 cities are about to become very popular for retirees who are looking to make the big house move in 2026.

ELLENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Fashion met philanthropy as the Junior League of Manatee County hosted its annual Pearls and Prosecco Fashion Show fundraiser. The event was held Friday, April 10, 2026, at The Worthington in Ellenton. Guests enjoyed lunch before watching models hit the runway in a show featuring styles from local boutiques, including Scout & Molly and cYou, both based in Lakewood Ranch.

Looking for something useful or fun around Sarasota? This week’s local listings have plenty of free items — from furniture and home goods to a sweet pup needing a new home.