Bradenton FL

Venice Theatre, one of the largest community theaters in the United States, recently celebrated a major milestone as it continues its recovery from Hurricane Ian destruction. The theater held a public beam-signing event to mark the final fundraising round of its campaign to rebuild the main stage Jervey Theatre,...

Lennar announced Stillwater, a new gated residential community coming soon to Lakewood Ranch in Florida, the top-selling multi-generational master-planned community in the U.S. according to real estate advisory firm RCLCO. Nestled among natural preserves, Stillwater offers a peaceful, private setting with easy access...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After nearly two years, and a $13 million dollar price tag, the long-awaited Legacy Trail overpasses at Bee Ridge and Clark Roads in Sarasota are now open. This week, county officials, along with representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation, Friends of the Legacy Trail, and...

The brand-new Pork Roll Pete’s in Bradenton is bringing a taste of New Jersey down to Florida. Owner Pete Ferraro, who moved from New Jersey six years ago, says he was always looking for a deli with the same food and atmosphere of his home state. When he couldn’t find one in the Bradenton area, Ferraro decided it was...

The Treehouse Sanctuary inside the former Euclid Methodist Church is open to the public for the first time in decades, now hosting indoor farmers markets to fund restoration. Owners Noam and Irene Krasniansky say they need at least $100,000 for immediate repairs, including a new roof and windows, but community...

NORTH PORT — An area native who attends Harvard University is missing and now local authorities are looking into the case.

A resident reached out to authorities after realizing the number of stray cats he was feeding had grown beyond his control.

In the heart of St. Petersburg, where Gulf breezes carry the tantalizing aroma of smoking fish, sits a culinary landmark that has locals and tourists alike lining up with eager anticipation. Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish isn’t just another seafood joint along Florida’s sun-drenched coast – it’s a time-honored...

PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - A 19-year-old is in jail after she allegedly crashed her Jeep into a building Early Friday while impaired, Palmetto Police say. At about 2:30 a.m. an single-vehicle crash was reported in the 600 block of Eighth Avenue West. The vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee, was northbound when...

Manasota ASALH seeks volunteers for this summer program—and to help run weekend and after-school programs. Host: The Mobile Freedom School and its focus on African-American history is back this summer. Mason Chambless took one class and learned about this: the history of traffic lights. Jasmine Persaud: What meant...