Hungry pelican seen entering Publix near Bradenton taken to rehab center
HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A pelican was spotted moving as a panhandler on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Video captured the bird standing outside a Publix supermarket in Holmes Beach, located west of Bradenton, before he strolled through the front entrance. Witnesses said the bird appeared to be looking...
Duff’s Famous Wings brings its award-winning recipes to Sarasota
Upstate New York snowbirds and transplants have quickly discovered the newest Duff’s Famous Wings restaurant, which opened Feb. 9 in Sarasota. Duff’s Famous Wings has been producing award-winning Buffalo wings for nearly six decades. Many of those patrons who now live or vacation locally have found the Sarasota...
PHOTOS: Rare sighting of bald eagles in Sarasota County
A Sarasota County dispatcher snapped some majestic pictures of bald eagles that were hanging out on a radio tower.
Beyond the Listing: Finding the Perfect Place on Longboat Key
In a real estate landscape dominated by listing sites offering little context or connection (think “Sales” or “Realtor” .com), finding the perfect place on Longboat Key requires something more nuanced: local knowledge. That’s where The Bruce Myer Group stands apart. Bruce Myer (brucemyer.com) and his...
Raise a Glass: Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub Kicks Off a New Era with Anniversary...
Excitement is brewing at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub, where new owners Dana and Eric Rothgery are set to celebrate their anniversary on February 28th. They’ve taken the reins of this beloved Bradenton institution, and they’re pulling out all the stops to mark the occasion. From 5 to 9 pm, the community is invited to...
Dutch Bros Plots First Manatee County Drive Thru in Bradenton
Bradenton is set to get a fresh jolt of caffeine. Dutch Bros is planning its first Manatee County shop in the city, with a single-lane, drive-thru focused coffee stand slated for the new SeaFlower Village Center on Cortez Road West. The stand will join a Publix-anchored lineup at the center. Local openings are...
Manatee County man charged with illegally dumping body into ocean: DOJ
A Palmetto man was charged with the illegal disposal of a body on Thursday, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
Sarasota city manager search reaches last stretch
After a week of interviews, trolley tour, and meet-and-greet, the commissioners will make their pick on Friday. Host: City of Sarasota Commissioners are busy this week picking their next city manager. WSLR’s Ramon Lopez listened closely to the candidate interviews and talked to some of them. Ramon Lopez: It...
Aldi plans new Manatee County grocery store in rapidly developing area
Aldi plans to build a new grocery store in a developing area of Manatee County. According to paperwork filed with Manatee County Development Services, Aldi is planning a roughly 20,000-square-foot store at the corner of Sea Chase Avenue and Moccasin Wallow Road in Parrish. The grocery store is part of a new...
Whataburger Lease Signed for Moccasin Wallow & Carter Road in Palmetto
A lease has officially been signed for Whataburger at the intersection of Moccasin Wallow Road and Carter Road in Palmetto, according to a recent announcement from Boos Development Group, Inc.. In a public LinkedIn post, Boos Development Group confirmed:. “Another lease signed for Moccasin Wallow Rd & Carter Road in...

















