Bradenton FL

Summer in Sarasota is all about sun, sea breezes, and good times—and there’s no better place to soak it all in than Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar. Located at 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, this waterfront spot combines great seafood, cocktails, live music, and island‑vibe fun to deliver the perfect summer...

The city of Sarasota plans to spend $1.7 million to improve Bobby Jones Golf Club and supplement the publicly owned course's nature park for the wildlife, residents and the environment as a whole. Even though Sarasota Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle said Bobby Jones already has “trails, amazing trees and...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Drivers commuting home are stuck in a significant backup on I-75 southbound, approaching Fruitville Rd. Crews are working diligently to get a semi up and moving out of the center lane, during the afternoon rush. As of 4:20 p.m., traffic is backed up over 5 miles,...

BRADENTON, Fla. - Mixon Fruit Farms operated for more than 80 years in Manatee County, now commissioners are considering the purchase of the 40-acre property as well as long-standing memories of Mixon Fruit Farms. The backstory:. Mixon Fruit Farms sits closed but filled with memories of past generations. Janet and...

Venice Police officers are investigating a swimming death at Venice Beach on July 26. Investigators said that there are no signs of foul play, and they’re working to identify the individual to notify their next of kin. Residents are asked to avoid the area while officers continue their investigation. Melissa...

One restaurant faced temporary closure while 12 establishments failed their initial inspections during June 2025 in Manatee County, according to Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation records. State inspectors conducted 102 restaurant inspections throughout the county in the last 30 days, with 90...

A dead swimmer was discovered on Venice Beach Saturday morning, the Venice Police Department said.

Citing concerns of residents of The Strand condominiums along Whitaker Bayou, the Sarasota City Commission on Monday denied by a 4-1 vote a rezoning ordinance amendment and site plan application for a 58-unit apartment development across two buildings at 1701 and 1715 N. Tamiami Trail. The project is a few blocks...

Some North Port residents are outraged after city commissioners voted to more than double the price of some passes to Warm Mineral Springs Park.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - There are two new employees at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. They don’t take any days off, work 24/7 and their colleagues call them their versions of "R2-D2." The hospital recently hired two robots that help nurses pick up and deliver labs and prescriptions, letting them spend more...