Collision Near Siesta Key Beach Access Claims Life Of Bicyclist
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – A collision involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist resulted in a fatality on Siesta Key early Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 1:22 p.m. at 514 Beach Road, near the entrance to Beach Access 9. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the...
Suncoast poodle leads America’s Favorite Pet contest
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Suncoast poodle is leading the America’s Favorite Pet contest, a national competition that could provide life-saving medical funding for the dog. The contest, organized annually by former New Kids on the Block singer Donnie Wahlberg and actress Jenny McCarthy, offers $10,000 and a magazine...
Disused Venice radio station property up for annexation
VENICE — A major media company has plans for a former radio station site it owns, and it isn’t to revive the station.
Bradenton man killed crossing U.S. 41 in Manatee County, FHP says
A 74-year-old pedestrian died after a car hit him as he tried to cross U.S. 41 in Manatee County on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the incident happened around 9:48 p.m. as the Bradenton man attempted to cross the lanes of U.S. 41/14th Street West near 51st Avenue Drive West. A...
Once-a-week irrigation schedule issued for St. Pete amid drought
A water shortage order with a once-a-week irrigation schedule has been issued to the city of St. Petersburg amid an ongoing drought.
Guy Hollis’ Motorcycle Passion Supports Thunder by the Bay and Children
There are man caves and then there are motorcycle man caves. Guy Hollis, who moved to Sarasota two years ago from Chicago, owns the latter—in fact, he has two motorcycle dens. The owner of multiple Culver’s restaurants in the Midwest, Hollis has loved the freedom of motorcycles since he was 10. Now he has a...
Night Ranger and 38 Special to Headline 28th Annual Thunder by the Bay Festival
The 28th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival returns to the Sarasota Fairgrounds February 13–15 with a monster of a music lineup featuring legendary 80s bands Night Ranger and 38 Special, along with country superstars Montgomery Gentry. Headliner schedule:. Night Ranger: Friday, Feb. 13 at 8...
The Florida Pie Shop Where Every Slice Tastes Like It Came Straight From Grandma’s...
Have you ever followed a smell in Florida and trusted it more than your GPS? That trail of warm crust and cinnamon usually leads straight to Yoder’s Restaurant in Sarasota, a place where comfort food still shows up wearing an apron and doing things the old way. From the...
Manatee County has several new restaurants. See the list of recent openings
Manatee County foodies have seen new dining options open throughout the Bradenton area in recent weeks. From a fusion of Caribbean and Italian foods to a dessert shop and more, there have been several new restaurant openings recently. Here’s a look at those restaurants: Chipotle Mexican Grill The county’s newest...
Small aircraft rolls over near Airport Manatee in Palmetto
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - A small aircraft rolled over in a field near Airport Manatee Friday afternoon, prompting an emergency response. North River Fire District crews responded to the incident around 12:09 p.m. after receiving reports of the overturned aircraft. Two people were aboard the plane and exited without...

















