Bradenton’s Motorworks Brewery on the Ropes as Flagship Faces Foreclosure
Motorworks Brewing’s flagship Bradenton brewery is staring down a foreclosure fight that could hand control of its downtown production hub to a lender and put the popular taproom’s future in question. The complaint zeroes in on the brewery’s main production and event space, a cornerstone of a busy block in downtown Bra
Allegiant Awards 5 Millionth SRQ Passenger Free Flights for a Year
Last week, Allegiant celebrated 5 million passengers served at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, one of the fastest-growing destinations in its network. On May 22, Allegiant identified its 5 millionth passenger to have traveled through SRQ. The lucky passenger, on Flight #2982 from McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxv
Rod and Reel Pier fundraiser surpasses $104,000 toward rebuild
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - A fundraising effort to rebuild the Rod and Reel Pier on Anna Maria Island has raised more than $104,000 after the landmark was destroyed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. A GoFundMe page organized by owner Oliver Lemke shows $104,431 raised toward a $300,000 goal....
Sarasota County crews work to prevent wildfire from reigniting after 300-acre burn
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Mitigation teams with Sarasota County Fire Department are working to prevent a wildfire from reigniting after it burned 300 acres of land. Crews are conducting controlled back burns and mechanical mitigation by fixing fire prevention lines. Assistant Chief Dorsey, who is in charge of spec
Tornado touches down briefly in Parrish construction zone
PARRISH, Fla. (WWSB) - A tornado briefly touched down in a construction zone two miles north-northeast of Parrish on Tuesday afternoon, according to eyewitness accounts. Witnesses saw a circulation descend from the storm base into the construction zone and pick up debris. The tornado touched down briefly and then went
Shuffle Furnishings in Bradenton
FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us a Bradenton shop with upcycled furniture. It's Shuffle Furnishings where grandma's old chair gets a new life.
Manatee County man who shot victim 5 times during attempted robbery convicted
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Manatee County man who shot a victim five times during an attempted robbery was convicted after a jury trial. According to the State Attorney’s Office, Leonard Allen Lafleur Jr. was convicted after a jury trial of attempted murder in the first degree. On October 14, 2023, Lafleur Jr. att
Howard Frankland Bridge trail to open Wednesday
The walking and biking trail along the new Howard Frankland Bridge is set to open Wednesday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. The bridge's express lanes will also likely open this week, weather permitting, department spokesperson Kris Carson told Axios. The big picture: The new path and lanes mark
Sarasota man shot girlfriend, son and dog at mother’s home, sheriff’s office says
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - New horrific details are emerging in a double homicide discovered May 23 in South Sarasota. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Nicholas Novickis shot 34-year-old Allie Novickis and their 6-year-old son, Phoenix, with a shotgun at his mother’s home in the 4700 block of Mondrian
Gas leak closes section of Lemon Avenue
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A gas leak closed a section of Lemon Avenue Tuesday morning. Sarasota County Fire Department responded to the call just before 9 a.m. Police and fire crews blocked off Lemon Avenue north of Ninth Street. A TECO crew were dispatched and the leak was contained in...
