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From relocations to expansions, Sarasota has some restaurant news you should keep your eye on. Check out four new spots planning to debut in the area below. If you want a closer look at any of the news, click the "Read the article" link under each section. If we missed any, be sure to comment and let us know.

Bernie Brooks, a known figure within Manatee County's government, has bid farewell to his role as a Building Supervisor in Project Management. On the eve of his retirement, following a 17-year stint steering community projects, the County extended its gratitude via social media. Plainly and with unmistakable respect,...

Op-Ed Letter from Lorraine Sayer, Lakewood Ranch business owner: By permission. The biggest shopping day of the year is just days away, but this year will be different for my business and thousands of other small businesses. For 23 years, I have run a small business built on transparency, craftsmanship,...

BRADENTON — The Salvation Army of Manatee County invites the public to join us for a warm, welcoming, and free Thanksgiving Day meal on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This annual community meal is open to anyone who is hungry, experiencing homelessness, or simply in need of companionship and a hot holiday meal.

Since our last update two weeks ago, we have rescued 51 birds (50 juvenile brown pelicans and one snowy egret) and have also come upon 12 dead pelicans for a total of 63 birds. That’s 63 in just two weeks (from Nov 6 to Nov 19), all from the Skyway Fishing Pier location.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Businesses in downtown Bradenton are getting into the Christmas spirit, hoping seasonal events will bring in more customers after what they say has been a slow couple of months for sales. What You Need To Know. Shops say they are experiencing a slow couple of...

Finding friends and meeting new people in their 20s in SRQ (Sarasota, Florida) can be a challenging task, especially for those who are not into drinking or smoking. The usual recommendations often revolve around bars, and the popular group 'Roaring 20s' takes quite some time to approve join requests. The struggle is...

Tucked on Central Ave in St. Pete, Florida, Il Ritorno proves that small footprint and big flavor can share the same plate without arguing. I slipped in on a weeknight and left with a grin, a full heart, and a phone full of blurry pasta photos. Locals swear the dishes...

Every year, a generous business owner organizes a toy drive leading up to Christmas, donating all the collected toys to Cool Vibes Pub and Grub. With a demographic of older donors, they are given the option to donate money instead of toys. Previously, the organizer used to buy toys from Big Lots, but that's no longer...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of bradenton..