Bradenton FL

CORTEZ – Following the Feb. 1 closing of Slicker’s Eatery, the leased restaurant space at 12012 Cortez Road has been transformed under new ownership into a diner with a new name: Izzy’s Place. Long-time restaurateur and owner Tom Theophilopoulos had been looking to open a restaurant in...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Bradenton Police Department said a search for a missing man that stretched over 24 hours had a happy ending thanks to a department K9. The 74-year-old man disappeared after walking away from his home on Sunday afternoon. BPD issued a Purple Alert due to...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A tagged white shark named Bella is showing up off Florida’s west coast, about 50 miles from Sarasota, according to OCEARCH’s online tracker. The tracker lists Bella’s latest reported ping as March 9, 2026, at 1:03 p.m. The map marker appears offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the Tampa...

LAKE SUZY — A Port Charlotte woman was killed and a Sarasota man arrested after a crash along County Road 769/Kings Highway at its intersection with DeSoto County Road 761.

A local nonprofit called Oyster River Ecology is rebuilding vital oyster populations in the Manatee River using a low-cost invention made from cotton rags and cement. The devices, called oyster rag pots, cost about 85 cents per square foot and could eventually help filter the entire river’s volume in 22 days. FULL...

1:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail. Asolo Repertory Theatre stages the U.S. premiere of “The Unfriend,” a new play from Steven Moffat, the writer of TV’s “Dr. Who,” “Sherlock” and “Dracula.” A casual invitation extended in courtesy leads to a mysterious stranger taking up residence...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Poonam Maini, owner of Tandoor Indian Restaurant and assistant chef Yashik, joined us to make Chili Chicken. Since 2001, Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine has been a local favorite for authentic Indian dishes made fresh daily. 8447 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34201.

Set within the coveted Haddington enclave of Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch, this elegant Neal Signature residence offers a refined blend of architectural design, comfort and effortless Florida living. Spanning 2,589 square feet, the thoughtfully designed home features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms...

A home in Lakehouse Cove at Waterside topped the week’s sales at $1,827,000. HBT Waterside LLC sold the home at 7947 Waterbend Trail to Martina DeVries, of Sarasota, for $1,827,000. Built in 2025, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,654 square feet of living area. Gregory...

Parrish, Fla. (WWSB) - If you have little ones who love trains, get ready to head to Parrish for a special adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine. “Day Out With Thomas” is coming to the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish on March 14-15, 21–22 and March 28, 2026. The family-friendly event lets kids and parents take a...