Bradenton FL

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Near normal temperatures settle in on the Suncoast. The week ahead will take us a few degrees above average. By the end of the month, our average high drops to 77°. A La Nina weather pattern is finally developing, which tends to give us above normal temps and, unfortunately, below average rain...

Laurie Breslin didn’t want to reject her first teaching job opportunity in Manatee County back in the early 2000s. Her mom and two siblings were in education, and she graduated from Manatee High in 1995. Also, having not majored in education in college — her degree from the University of Florida in 1999 was in public...

Giovanni Pelletier sent his mother a text saying "Mom help me" at around 2 a.m. on Aug. 1.

Wine, Women & Shoes may celebrate the bronze during its 19th year in Sarasota, but this event will never settle for third place as it sets the gala bar higher each year. On Nov. 14, once again over 400 guests poured into The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota donned in their various states of dress, including off-the-shoulder,...

I pulled into Sarasota, Florida hungry for a story and left with a tradition baked into my memory. Yoder’s Amish Restaurant felt like stumbling into a secret kitchen where Thanksgiving never clocks out, a true Florida gem hiding in plain sight. The aroma of roasted turkey and fresh pies...

Like an iceberg, much of human history and natural history lies below the surface.

In the search for a vibrant goth and EDM scene in Bradenton, a social media user recently inquired about any local spots that cater to this niche. The user, who had recently visited the Castle, was hoping to find a similar atmosphere closer to home. The query sparked a discussion on social media, with several users...

SARASOTA, FL — The Shebeen Irish Pub & Kitchen will relocate from Siesta Key to 6607 Gateway Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231 with a targeted opening of February 1, 2026, owner Eileen Carrigan told Business Debut. The pub is moving into the longtime former Sarasota Brewing Company building, a landmark...

SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - After three days of intense creativity on Siesta Key’s famed shoreline— new champions have emerged at the Crystal Classic Sandsculpting Festival, where artists from around the world transformed the beach’s renowned sand into beautiful works of art. Since 2010, the Siesta Key...

The person who called 911 in the case told dispatch that she heard a woman knocking on her door screaming, "I need help!"