Bradenton FL

A 61-year-old Bradenton man died after his SUV crashed into a tree on Saturday afternoon in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the wreck happened around 4:30 p.m. on Ninth Street East, near 51st Avenue East in the Bradenton area. The Bradenton man was driving north on Ninth Street...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA)— A Sarasota man was sentenced to prison for conspiring to traffic guns from Florida that were found at Canadian crime scenes, the Department of Justice announced. Erhan John Er, 35, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison for his role in an international...

Everybody knows downtown Sarasota boasts an impressive roster of restaurants, with a favorite topic of conversation being which ones are the best — a task I happily tackled again back in January. Now, for Easter weekend , this downtown denizen serves up picks for top brunch spots — all five located in and around Main...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Firefighters with the Sarasota County Fire Department rescued one person and three cats from an apartment fire. On April 1, crews responded around 3:15 p.m. to a fire in the 5800 block of Hollywood Boulevard, where they found an active fire in a first-floor unit. During a search of the...

TradeWinds Resort is pushing back against concerns raised by wildlife advocacy groups over the upcoming Country Thunder Music Festival, stating the event is being planned with environmental safeguards and community coordination at the forefront. The three-day festival, scheduled for May on St. Pete Beach, has drawn...

Looking for some great freebies in Apollo Beach? Neighbors in the Bimini Bay area are giving away a few handy items — perfect for outdoor lovers and home projects. A bike rack from Allen Sports, model 302DN. Great for carrying bikes on your next trip. Located in Bimini Bay, Apollo Beach.

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Big Waters Land Trust in support of two inclusive, nature-based education programs taking place in 2026: Dip & Discover: Community Water Quality Exploration, and Nature Journaling: Observation & Reflection. Together, these programs will engage...

Event Location: The Grove | 10570 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. Event Description: Honoring the Health Care Professionals of Our Community!. Join us for the inaugural Lighting the Path Health Care Luncheon — a celebratory afternoon dedicated to the extraordinary individuals and organizations driving...

To the tune of cover songs performed by the band Silver Thunder, Lakewood Ranch's Daniel Saikaley and Johanne Gordon made their way to the front of the crowd near the stage. As a new song began, they started dancing what they called an "East Coast Swing Triple Step." They are passionate about dancing and used to...

Looking for some great free finds around Venice? Neighbors are giving away useful items this week — from furniture to home appliances. Check out what’s available below!. Condition: Works great, just needs a clean. Perfect for extra storage or keeping your fishing catch fresh.