Bradenton is getting a new sandwich spot. The restaurant has Chicago roots
A popular fast-casual sandwich shop is coming to Bradenton. Potbelly Sandwich Works, a national restaurant chain that began in Chicago, plans to open its first Manatee County location late next year. The restaurant is planned for SeaFlower Village Center, a shopping district that will be part of the new SeaFlower...
Pines homeowners settle with park owners
BRADENTON BEACH – Dozens of evictions and title surrenders have thinned out the population at the 86-unit Pines Trailer Park, but those who remain participated in a settlement agreement in exchange for dropping a lawsuit against the park’s owners. The lawsuit was filed on March 28 by the...
Adeline, One of Sarasota’s Best Restaurants, Is Closing in Early October
Adeline, one of Sarasota’s best restaurants, announced this week that it will close on Saturday, Oct. 4. The small-plate fine dining restaurant opened in 2022, originally under the name Meliora, with chef Drew Adams—who worked for Michelin-starred restaurants like The Dabney and Rose’s Luxury in Washington,...
Suspects arrested in deadly Florida stabbing, body disposal in nature preserve
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies arrested two accused killers on Monday after a witness tip led to the discovery of a body in a St. Petersburg nature preserve. Around 9 p.m. on Friday, a man walked into the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), claiming to have witnessed a murder at a home on Maybrook...
New E-Bike Enforcement in Manatee County
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about E-Bike riders in Manatee County are getting new rules of the road after commissioners approved where, and how fast they can travel. Also...
North Port apartment permits issued among highest in nation despite national decline
NORTH PORT — While permits to build apartments falling 23% nationwide, North Port is issuing more than any other metro in the United States per 10,000 people, according to a Redfin study.
Bradenton man’s car totaled after hit-and-run with semi-truck
A hit-and-run with a semi truck in North Fort Myers on Tuesday left a Bradenton man with minor injuries and a totaled car.
Beefed up school security in Manatee County, homeless Tampa family celebrate a new home...
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know. It will be another hot and humid one for Tuesday with highs in the low to mid 90s. It will feel like the low 100s with the humidity factored in. Expect scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon to cover around half...
5 new swinging benches added to St. Pete’s beautiful waterfront parks
St. Pete’s award-winning waterfront just got even better. The City of St. Petersburg, in partnership with the Downtown Waterfront Parks Foundation and with generous support from the Majeed Foundation, has added five new swinging benches to its iconic park system. These latest additions are already some of the best...
Saying Good-Bye to One of Our Own in Cortez, Florida
From a Facebook Post from the Swordfish Grill & Tiki:. Cortez is losing one of its own, and Arkansas better be ready. Our Rose Lipke is trading salt air for mountain air, and before she goes, we’re throwing her the kind of send-off only Cortez can pull off. Join...
