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BRADENTON — There are no meetings of note on any local government calendars this week. All Manatee County School District sites will be closed Monday through Friday (March 16-20) for spring break. Students return to school on March 24. Editor's Note: This Week in Local Government lists scheduled meetings...

Sarasota County’s newest special-occasion dining destination — Masō — is part supper club and part speakeasy, with reservations required for its 36-seat dining room. Co-owners Broc Smith and Jeremy Rice teamed with executive chef Richard Demarse to open the fine dining restaurant in February in a space last occupied...

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch introduced several adoptable dogs looking for homes. The featured dogs include Ruzek, a 1-year-old male German Shepherd; Cannelle, a 5-year-old female Terrier mix; Cascade, a 10-month-old female Husky mix; Nova, a 6-year-old female German Shepherd; Bradley, a 10-year-old male...

NORTH PORT — Denise Amber Lee’s family and others are preparing for the execution of Michael King.

ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WWSB) - Anna Maria city commissioners are still in the planning stages for the future of the City Pier’s former Mote Marine Lab and Aquarium building, with leaders saying they want to keep the project moving forward. One proposal under consideration would remove some walls of...

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Action Team observes the School Board of Manatee County meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League, and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good governance procedures and the Sunshine Law. The League also provides feedback to school...

Over the past 30 days, state inspectors from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation carried out 208 restaurant inspections in Manatee County. According to the latest state reports, 166 establishments passed on their first visit, while 42 did not and required additional inspection.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County is set to discuss a proposed land swap involving a property on Siesta Key that was originally purchased using a voter-approved preservation fund, a move that has drawn opposition from island residents. The county acquired the property as part of a lawsuit settlement with...

Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A few showers are possible in the morning as the front to our south lifts northward across the area. Skies will be partly cloudy. High temperatures...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 3-year-old German shepherd named Willow is available for adoption through Dante’s Den, a local animal rescue organization. Marsha Panucci, founder of Dante’s Den and host of Animal Outtakes, said Willow came to the rescue after a breeder reached out for help placing dogs.