Bradenton FL

Even as Sarasota Memorial Health Care System began clearing land to build the first full-service hospital in North Port, SMH leaders are planning the future expansion of the south county campus. During a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 7, SMH officials revealed plans for the $507 million hospital on a 32-acre...

A $3 billion global wellness company specializing in nutritional supplements has opened a new American headquarters in Manatee County. PM-International says its location, in an industrial area near south Bradenton, will also create about 100 jobs — with the potential for about 1,000 employees by the time it is done...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Memorial Hospital has launched a new lifestyle medicine program called “RENEW” designed to help people reduce their risk factors for chronic diseases and achieve personal health and wellness goals. The six-week program combines nutrition counseling, exercise and personalized support....

A phone call helped spark some of the diverse menu inspiration at a new Lakewood Ranch restaurant that offers sushi and much more. Daniel Dokko first met Brian Briones about five years ago, but it wasn’t until Briones called him in August looking for a job that the two got to know each other better. After Briones...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - High-wire performer Nik Wallenda said he encountered technical problems just before Saturday’s Criss Cross Skywalk at University Town Center that left nearly half the wire unstabilized during his performance. Wallenda told photojournalist Larry Phillips that a lift was unable to reach its...

A home in Reserve at Harbour Walk topped the week’s sales at $4.025 million. Kami Pentecost, of Bradenton, sold her home at 676 Regatta Way to Jeb and Breanne Mulock, of Bradenton, for $4.025 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,560 square feet of living area.

Due to the upcoming expected cold weather coming, The Salvation Army of Manatee County will be opening its shelter at 1204 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 for free as a temporary warming station and shelter on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. with anticipated guest departure Wednesday, November 12th, 2025,...

64 years ago, St. Petersburg Police Department lost one of their own in the line duty, and they haven't forgotten. In a social media tribute marking the anniversary of his end of watch (EOW), the department remembered Officer Eugene A. Bessette, who perished on November 10, 1961. The post, shared on the department's...

For those who have been wondering what might be taking over the space at 25026 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Lutz, previously occupied by Shuckin’ Shack (just west of the Tampa Premium Outlets and Costco, in the same small strip plaza as Chicken Salad Chick and Ann’s Nail Spa), you can stop wondering!

NORTH PORT — A jury is being selected for the trial of Dima Tower, who is being charged with two counts of first-degree murder, allegedly killing his parents in 2023.