Bradenton FL

Tucked down a bumpy gravel road along the Myakka River in Venice, Florida, Snook Haven is one of those rare places that feels like a secret worth sharing. This legendary riverside eatery has been serving up Southern-style food and good vibes for generations, drawing loyal fans from all corners of the Sunshine State.

Construction may now begin on Mira Mar Residences, the revenue-generating condominium development that is planned to fund the restoration of the historic Mira Mar building along 400 feet of frontage on South Palm Avenue. This week, the city of Sarasota issued the construction permit on the twin 18-story towers that will house 70 luxury condominiums.

The Doodz are your ticket to a great night churning out gritty, crowd-pleasing hits from the ’70s to the 2000s. We bring the raw, electric vibe that keeps bars buzzing and dance floors packed. The Doodz exploded on the local scene, packing venues and providing audiences with a thrilling show, great dance vibes with their hard edge, strong vocals, and guitar-driven energy...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Monday was dry near the coastal areas with no rain reported at SRQ. But the east side of Lakewood Ranch picked up 0.70”, and just 85 miles east of SRQ, Sebring picked up 4.62”. The Suncoast will start Tuesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms....

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County leaders are moving forward with a new emergency homeless shelter aimed at helping people get back on their feet. The "Fresh Start" initiative will be funded with $6 million from opioid litigation funds, not taxpayer dollars. Construction is expected to begin in late April at a public works building in Bradenton.

Question: What do a much-missed Greek restaurant, a historic hamburger stand and a local breakfast mini-chain have in common?. Answer: Dimitri Syros, a 32-year-old lawyer-turned-restaurateur with longtime roots in the community and a passion for the local food scene. Syros, who opened his first Breakfast Company restaurant in Bradenton 2020,...

A Bradenton woman faces a felony charge after deputies say she cut a 17-year-old with a knife during an alcohol-fueled confrontation. Mariesha Shavon Huxtable, 46, is charged with aggravated child abuse after Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call on March 30 and found a 17-year-old victim with a cut and bruising, according to an arrest report.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about Sarasota County cutting 136 teachers. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next, email us at [email protected]!

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A plea deal may be in the works for a 20-year-old Nokomis man who investigators say was drunk when the boat he was driving injured a partygoer. Court records showing a plea sentencing hearing now set for Luca Mascaro, who is charged with boating under the influence at the H2O Music Festival event at the Boca Grande sandbar in...

Under Lakewood Ranch High's fluorescent lighting, freshman Gabriella Garner has often found herself wanting to put her head down to dull the bright lights in the early morning hours. Garner said many of her classmates are half asleep in the first two classes, with their productivity low. She is talking...