Bradenton FL

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.

VENICE — In January 2011, Nick and Jane Clemmer visited Sarasota County and discovered Venice.

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Food banks across the Bay area are helping people in need this Thanksgiving. Today, dozens of volunteers in Manatee County are handing out warm meals. Dozens of volunteers in Manatee County are handing out warm meals. Meals on Wheels Plus plans on handing out food to more...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of palmetto..

The Fruitville Library in Sarasota County, FL, will close on December 18. 2025, for a major renovation project, with doors expected to reopen to the public in summer 2026, featuring expanded learning spaces and community areas.

If you're looking to cut back on alcohol but still enjoy a good drink and a social night out, you're not alone. Many people are seeking bars and restaurants that offer great mocktails or interesting non-alcoholic options. In Sarasota, there are several places that put real effort into their non-alcoholic selections,...

Janet Peavy told attendees of her recent meet-and-greet at Three Island Monkeys that she often lets the shapes and colors of the seashells she uses in her art guide her vision. "I've always been intrigued by anything to do with the ocean," she said. Peavy recently debuted her work at...

Nik Wallenda and his family are known around the globe for their high wire acts. Wallenda has traveled the world breaking world records, and now he has established an annual holiday show in his hometown of Sarasota.

A Wake-Up Call from Recent Storms (Image Credits: Unsplash) Amid the relentless roar of wind and rain battering coastal towns, law enforcement teams spring into action, turning chaos into calculated defense. A Wake-Up Call from Recent Storms Storms like Hurricane Milton in 2024 exposed the raw vulnerabilities in...

At least 30 people were displaced after an apartment building caught fire in Cedar Hammock on Friday.