Meals on Wheels Plus opens new dining center in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Meals of Wheels Plus has opened a new Friendship Dining Center in West Bradenton, the organization has announced. The new center, at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Third Avenue West, held an open house Friday for the community to learn more about the program. Friendship Dining Centers...
Downtown Sarasota restaurants close as changes hit dining scene
Bravo's Pizza & Italian Eatery in downtown Sarasota recently closed after nearly 30 years in business, with fellow pizzeria Il Panificio set to take over the space. While neither was as long-running, two other nearby restaurants have also recently closed, as downtown Sarasota's dining scene continues to shift. Circo: A Taco and Bourbon Joint, at 1435 Second St. in the ground level of luxury...
5 Florida Beaches Where You’re Most Likely To Find Shark Teeth And Take Home...
I didn’t expect a simple walk along a Florida beach to turn into something I would get completely hooked on, but that changed the moment I spotted my first shark tooth in the sand. What starts as a casual stroll quickly becomes something more. Your eyes adjust, your pace...
🎁 Free Items Around Ellenton — Furniture & Apparel Finds
Looking for some great free stuff in Ellenton? Neighbors are giving away quality furniture and even some brand-new apparel. Check out what’s available right now:. An elegant French Provincial dining table with curved legs, six chairs (two with arms, four without), plus a sideboard and china hutch. Some chairs may need a bit of repair or reinforcement, but it’s a beautiful set overall...
‘Take Bob’s Job’ returns at the Venice Sharks Tooth Festival this weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The 2026 Venice Sharks Tooth Festival is set for Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, at Centennial Park in downtown Venice. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 200 W. Venice Ave.
Bradenton consulting firm names new CEO, adds two more to C-suite
A growing health care consulting firm in Bradenton has made several leadership changes as its founder steps into the role of executive chair. Ravin Consultants, founded in 2017 by Jennifer Lockwood, named a new CEO and added two others to its C-suite. “This transition is intentional,” Lockwood says in a...
Sarasota’s Historic Pearsall House Lists for Just Under $4 Million
Not far from the new boxy high-rises elbowing their way into Sarasota’s skyline and nearby streets where hulking sugar-cube houses compete for square footage and a sterile brand of cool, the Pearsall House stands as a counter-argument. At 1905 Alta Vista St. in Avondale, a cream stucco Mediterranean Revival...
Manatee County man arrested after stabbing wife to death, deputies say
A Manatee County man is accused of fatally stabbing his wife inside their home Thursday, deputies said. The stabbing happened around 5:40 p.m. in the 3700 block of 82nd Avenue Circle East in south Manatee County, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 39-year-old Jesse Nicholas Jones called 911 and reported that he had stabbed his wife. When deputies...
DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go Opening on First Avenue in St. Petersburg
Beloved as a great spot for fast-casual pasta on the go since it arrived in St. Pete in 2021, DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go is preparing to open a new St. Petersburg location to replace its former home, and with this opening, the brand is getting a big update. “We’re...
IKEA to open store in Sarasota
A new IKEA store will soon land in Sarasota. Why it matters : Right now, Sarasota residents who want to indulge in the Swedish retailer's meatballs and maze-style showrooms have to commit to an hour's drive to Tampa. That's 59 miles each way. By the time you factor in gas, your budget-friendly end table isn't so budget-friendly anymore. Zoom in: The store...
