Bradenton FL

Located in the heart of Bradenton’s vibrant Avenue of the Arts, the Herrig Center for the ARTS stands as the region’s premier destination for visual arts, creative education, and cultural connection. Following an ambitious 18-month transformation, the newly reimagined center features nine state-of-the-art classrooms,...

March is gearing up to be a big month in Bradenton's Village of the Arts, with Lucky to be a Local, the third Saturday market, and studio tour events taking place over the next three weekends. Grab your green and head to the Village for a fun, family-friendly St. Paddy’s...

A historic night for soccer in Sarasota unfolded Saturday evening as Sarasota Paradise took the field for the first professional game in club history, marking the beginning of a new era for the organization and the region’s growing soccer community. Despite a nearly two-hour rain delay, supporters packed Premier...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A great white shark measuring over 10 feet long pinged off the coast of Sarasota County on Sunday. Bella, a shark tracked by OCEARCH that weighs over 700 pounds, briefly surfaced just before 3 p.m. Tracking data shows Bella reached the Atlantic coast of Florida...

American Tin Ceilings is proud to announce the grand opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility, located at 2011 51st Ave East, Unit #106, Palmetto, FL 34221. The celebration will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026, and the public is invited to join in the festivities. The...

Realize Bradenton is proud to announce the return of BAM!Fest (Bradenton Art & Music Festival) for its second year. This free, all-ages community celebration will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. along the scenic Bradenton Riverwalk. BAM!Fest is a dynamic community celebration...

Drought conditions in Manatee County and Southwest Florida are getting worse, and the National Weather Service says there isn’t much chance of improvement in the coming months. In Manatee and surrounding counties, the drought recently progressed from severe to extreme, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s...

Over 1,400 acres of Manatee County land are set to be protected from development after county leaders agreed to contribute $2 million for their conservation. Manatee County Government is partnering with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to buy conservation easements on 438 acres of...

Florida hides some of its best flavors in the most unexpected places—and smoked fish might be the ultimate reward for those who know where to look. Tucked along quiet marinas, roadside seafood shacks, and laid-back coastal towns, these humble spots serve smoked fish that locals rave about year after year. No fancy...

Citizen assist: Police were called on a Friday morning to Bayfront Park after a caller reported someone hitting golf balls at the park, an action prohibited by town code. When police arrived at the park, there was no sign of the rogue golfer and no evidence of any wrongdoing. The officer then closed the case.