Bradenton FL

Downtown Sarasota has no shortage of dining options, but locals know not every restaurant earns repeat visits . The places that do — the ones you return to again and again — tend to strike a rare balance: food that hits the mark every single time, often paired with a charming setting and a staff that welcomes you...

Plans for economic growth don’t always land as advertised — especially when they touch Florida’s most sensitive waters. One concept to build a cruise terminal near the Sunshine Skyway in Manatee County has sparked opposition from environmental advocates who say the project could irreversibly damage mangroves,...

On a quiet stretch of downtown Bradenton, just steps from the river and the steady hum of Main Street, GypSea Soul Boutique & Studios feels less like a store and more like a gathering place. It’s the kind of spot you stumble into once and then keep coming back to, drawn by equal parts creativity, warmth, and...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The morning rush is on a crawl for southbound I-75 drivers. A crash has 2 lanes blocked just before Bee Ridge Road, causing a 6 mile backup, with delays over 30 minutes. Weekday mornings, this area is usually very congested for the rush hour, the crash...

Key takeaway: Architecture Sarasota, a nonprofit, intends to purchase the McCullough Pavilion in downtown Sarasota from the county. Core challenge: One county commissioner thought the county should use the invitation to negotiate process to get more bids before agreeing to sell it to Architecture Sarasota. What's...

The City of Holmes Beach said a boom in short-term rentals over the last decade has made enforcement more challenging for the small island community.

SARASOTA, Fla. — The Sarasota Police Department SWAT and Strategic Investigations Unit executed a narcotics search warrant on Friday, Jan. 16, that led to an arrest and more than 400 grams of cocaine seized. Detectives received a tip through the Crime Stoppers of Sarasota Hotline, which initiated their...

Some Florida sandwiches are good. Others make you take the long way home. Ever wonder why locals keep certain food secrets quiet? In Sarasota, one answer comes wrapped in a grouper sandwich. At Walt’s Fish Market Restaurant, nothing is dressed up for attention. This is Florida seafood the way...

Towles Court sale blow to arts scene According to a Herald-Tribune article, the courtyard at Towles Court is up for sale at $725,000 (" Beloved Towles Court courtyard in downtown Sarasota for sale ," Jan. 19). Just off Washington Boulevard, Towles Court may be the closest thing Sarasota has to Greenwich Village in...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Opposition to a new port for megasized cruise ships in Manatee County is growing, with two groups circulating online petitions. The latest petition is the work of the environmental watchdog Suncoast Waterkeeper, which says the plan for the port, near Terra Ceia Bay and Rattlesnake Key,...