Bradenton FL

In an emergency, even the smallest amount of time can suddenly feel enormous. K9 officer Mary Lou proved exactly why those moments matter so much. Working alongside Deputy Sarah Ernstes of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, the exceptional Bloodhound demonstrated her remarkable tracking ability when a child disappeared.

From a bird’s eye view of Longboat Key’s shoreline, the Ohana seawall is a jarring sight. The concrete structure that protrudes into the Gulf more than 100 feet has been a dominating presence on the north end of the Longboat Key shoreline for decades, garnering headlines about public vs. private beach access and downstream erosional impacts of the structure.

A shift in homebuying demand is taking shape in Manatee County, with younger buyers increasingly driving activity at Seaire, where Metro Development Group continues to see momentum from buyers prioritizing lifestyle, connection and flexibility alongside price and location. Seaire is attracting a younger, more intentional buyer profile. At the center...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) — The Anna Maria Island pier is being rebuilt for the sixth time, with construction designed to withstand future storms after hurricanes Helene and Milton destroyed the structure in 2024. The pier has required major repairs or reconstruction in 1921, 1935, 1974, 1988, and...

Located in downtown Bradenton, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature houses the most extensive collection of natural and cultural history artifacts along the entire Gulf Coast. This remarkable institution combines three major attractions under one roof: a working aquarium with live manatee rehabilitation, a cutting-edge planetarium featuring daily shows, and galleries packed with thousands of years of regional history.

Thanks to uncertainty regarding the future of residential property taxes statewide, what was once nearly a perfunctory exercise to secure funding for each phase of development of The Bay is now more of a challenge. On April 21, Bay Park Conservancy Founding CEO AG Lafley addressed the Sarasota County Commission...

Located in the Venice Village shopping center, at 4187 S Tamiami Trail in Venice, the space formerly occupied by Rib City will soon get a new life as a locals-facing neighborhood bar. Salty Neighborhood Bar & Grill is planning a September/October opening in the space, owner Edwin Morales told What Now on Tuesday.

Dozens of frustrated Floridians crowded the sidewalk outside state Sen. Jim Boyd’s Bradenton office on Tuesday, demanding a break from spiraling electric bills. The turnout, a mix of seniors on fixed incomes, working families and community organizers, argued that recent hikes have pushed basic household service to the breaking point for many local residents.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County has issued 18 citations for violations of the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Modified Phase III water shortage order, according to county officials. Sarasota County it issued five citations on April 27. That number had risen to 18 as of the morning of...

Looking for something wildly different to do in Florida that doesn’t involve sand between your toes or theme park lines? Imagine being high up in the treetops, inching across rope bridges, zipping through the forest, and shouting “woo!” as you conquer obstacle after obstacle—all while squirrels look on like you’re the show.