Bradenton FL

State records revealed that one restaurant was temporarily closed while 96 out of 334 establishments failed their initial inspections in Sarasota County during the last 30 days. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation found that 238 restaurants passed on their first visit, but nearly one-third...

Libee's Sports Bar & Grill at 1859 Englewood Road in Englewood, Sarasota County, FL, was issued a follow-up inspection requirement after Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspectors found 23 violations during a July 23 complaint inspection. Rodent activity was the most notable among the...

VENICE, Fla. – The developer seeking to build homes on the Hawk’s Run Golf Course at Bird Bay Village in south Sarasota County has formally notified Venice that he plans to sue the city, invoking a formal dispute mediation process. Jason Picciano, who owns the 33.3-acre course through Hawks Run Development LLC, has...

Could the city of St. Petersburg unplug itself from Duke Energy? That’s the question city leaders are now exploring after residents and council members raised concerns about high energy bills and long-term energy goals. Aaron Mesmer reports.

A national acai bowl shop is bringing its brand to Manatee County for the first time. Playa Bowls, which also serves smoothies, cold brews, juices and cold-pressed juices, signed a lease to open a store late next year in the SeaFlower Village Center. The Village Center is a shopping district that is part of the new...

Rum-heavy cocktails and elaborately carved wooden figures, but for a small subset of enthusiasts, tiki is way more than that—it’s a lifestyle. Just ask Parth Shaha, the owner of the Bahi Hut, which is hosting its fifth annual Tiki Fever festival Nov. 6-8. The party draws tiki enthusiasts...

Hidden along a quiet stretch of road in Ellenton, Florida sits a barbecue sanctuary that doesn’t need flashy signs or gimmicks to announce its greatness – Hickory Hollow lets the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats do all the talking. You might drive past this modest establishment if you...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is getting a fresh look for the first time in nearly half a century. Since 1977, the company’s trademark logo has shown a man sitting beside a barrel. That familiar image is gone. This week, Cracker Barrel revealed a new...

A decision by the Manatee County Commission to cancel scheduled adoption hearings for two comprehensive plan text amendments last week may have temporarily delayed legal challenges to the ordinances under SB 180, or potential punitive action from Tallahassee. However, the cancellations didn’t bring an end to the...

VENICE — The Paul A. & Veronica H. Gross Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is expanding its enclosures designed to help rehabilitate deer.