Private corporation purchases Rattlesnake Key for $18M following failed plan for public acquisition
MANATEE COUNTY — Rattlesnake Key, an undeveloped island situated just north of Emerson Preserve in Manatee County, was sold to a private corporation. State and local officials had long eyed the property for conservation, but negotiations with the seller to acquire it for public use fell apart last year.
VPD honors Child Protection Center case coordinator
VENICE — A case coordinator with the Child Protection Team at the Child Protection Center has been awarded a civilian citation by the Venice Police Department for her role in a child abuse investigation and prosecution.
Deputies receive Life Saving Award
SARASOTA — A recent ceremony lauded Sarasota County Sheriff's Office personnel for life-saving and meritorious work.
Three years after sons’ death, Suncoast family still seeking justice after deadly shooting
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Dozens of people lining the front of the State Attorney’s office in support of a Suncoast family after their 22-year-old son was shot and killed in 2022. 22-year-old Steven Paul Colon was killed at the intersection of Highland Road and Westview Drive in Osprey on...
Danbury native Kevin Jack hired as first-ever head coach at IMG Academy
Danbury High graduate and three-time All-American Kevin Jack has been hired as the first-ever head wrestling coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. IMG, one of the biggest brands in high school sports, announced it would add wrestling as its 11th sport in September. Jack was a three-time All-American at...
Venice woman launches backpack initiative for homeless high school students
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A Venice woman is on a mission to make sure that no homeless students are left behind during the holidays. Tanya Unnerstall began her now annual backpack initiative in Missouri for homeless adults, and is now shifting her sights to homeless teenagers on the Suncoast. She...
Storms hit the Suncoast tonight — what to expect
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A line of thunderstorms is sliding in from the Gulf this evening, bringing the Suncoast a round of downpours, gusty winds, and even a small chance for a brief tornado. Most of us will just see rain and occasional lightning, but a couple storms could pack a punch.
Ukrainian Christmas Festival celebrates culture and tradition in Venice
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - The Ukrainian Christmas Festival brought the community together with a celebration of Ukrainian culture, featuring traditional art, music and holiday customs. The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Chapter 56, hosted its annual Ukrainian Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, at...
Speed limit on Howard Frankland Bridge to lower Sunday night
TAMPA, Fla. — The speed limit on the Howard Frankland Bridge will drop from 60 to 55 miles per hour starting Sunday night. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said it is doing this to keep construction workers safe. The new speed zone starts at State Road 60 in...
SWFL Qdoba Franchisee Adding a Bradenton Location
BRADENTON, FL — Qdoba is preparing to open a new restaurant at 7227 FL-64, Bradenton, FL 34212, with franchise owner Pradeep Prashar targeting a June opening. Prashar told Business Debut the team is underway on construction and working through the final stages of the build-out. What to Expect. The...
