Bradenton FL

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A jury convicted 28-year-old Brennan Wakey of manslaughter and tampering with evidence Friday in connection with the December 2021 death of 24-year-old Colton Wright at a Hyatt Place hotel. The verdict came after approximately seven hours of deliberation, ending a case that stretched nearly...

Manatee County residents won’t have to drive to Sarasota or Tampa anymore for the county’s first standalone Sephora store. The high-end beauty retailer recently filed paperwork with Manatee County Development Services to build out a 5,000-square-foot unit at the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour shopping plaza near...

In a powerful display of collective philanthropy, members of Impact100 SRQ awarded $864,000 in transformational grants to eight local nonprofits during the organization’s Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony, held at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium at the Bay. More than 860 voting members gathered for the annual...

Fast-casual favorite known for turkey subs and cheesesteaks draws steady lunch crowd. There’s a new sandwich shop in town, and it’s already drawing a crowd. Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is quickly becoming a favorite in the Siesta Key area. On a recent weekday during the lunch hour, a steady stream of customers stopped...

A joint planning agreement between M/I Homes of Sarasota and Simply Dwell Homes, a brand by Neal Communities, is no longer a joint venture. Commissioners voted to deny M/I’s application for 167 single family homes on 55.8 acres off of Zipperer Road, but agreed to give Simply Dwell another chance to plead its case for...

Looking for real-deal Italian in Florida without the tourist trap vibes? These neighborhood spots hide in plain sight, serving handmade pastas, soulful sauces, and hospitality that feels like you are a regular on your first visit. Skip the flashy reservations and follow the locals who know where the freshest seafood,...

The new year may have just begun, but plenty happened in the Sarasota area restaurant scene during January, including several openings , at least one closing , and news of an iconic dining spot returning. It was announced that Sarasota's Hob Nob Drive-In, which closed in 2024 after 67 years in business, will reopen...

Looking for a place to eat around Bradenton? Manatee County restaurants are routinely inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for health and food safety issues and cleanliness. Florida bases its inspection standards on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Code , which...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Sarasota officers and a K-9 were treated to a rare sight overnight as they spotted flurries drifting through the city. The Sarasota Police Department shared a video of the flurries with the K-9 barking in excitement in the background. “A rare sight and not something...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A blind Army veteran who lost his sight during his third tour in Iraq will receive a specially adapted home from Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds custom houses for veterans. Army Sergeant First Class Aaron Cornelius served as a platoon sergeant when...