Bradenton FL

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.

Grant Peeples, one of Florida’s most controversial and outspoken performers, debuts at the “Building Bridges Coffeehouse - a program of Manatee Universalist Unitarian Fellowship in downtown Bradenton. Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments available. Open seating, plenty of parking, accessible. Credit cards accepted....

SARASOTA, Fla. - A 63-year-old Sarasota man is dead after a late-night pedestrian crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said on Friday night around 9:10 p.m., the 63-year-old pedestrian was walking north from the south side of Bee Ridge Road, across the eastbound lanes with no crosswalk. The...

Oakfield, the master-planned community rising on Buckeye Road in Parrish, just crossed a major milestone in its build-out. Roughly 19 acres of frontage changed hands this winter, a move that signals Oakfield is shifting out of its homes-only phase and into the world of shops, services and amenity hubs. Builders and...

A pair of Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies shot and critically wounded a man late Thursday when he disregarded orders to drop a gun and instead pointed the weapon their way. Robert James Boast, 45, was listed in critical condition in an area hospital, according to a news from the...

Florida is known for its beaches, sunshine, and so many other attractions, but the thing I will remember it most for is an Amish breakfast restaurant. This place carries a deeply family-oriented atmosphere that feels almost untouched by time. There is still somewhere you can sit where wooden chairs quietly creak...