Holmes Beach Implements “No Holes” Rule To Protect Safety And Wildlife
Holmes Beach has enacted a new ordinance this summer banning the digging of holes deeper than one foot on its sandy beaches.
All the Wildlife You’ll Spot on the Myakka River
Alligators, specifically the American alligator, are the animal most people think of when the Myakka River is mentioned. But fish, turtles (primarily the peninsula cooter), river otters and even massive Florida manatees travel the free-flowing Myakka River from Charlotte Harbor up to the Upper Myakka Lake in Myakka...
BPD finds weapons during warrant search in Bradenton, man arrested
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – The Bradenton Police Department said they have made an arrest in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. BPD said the arrest was made this week by law enforcement, including its Crime Reduction Team, SWAT, Homeland Security, and the ATF. While serving a search warrant at...
Family shares mother’s survival story after brutal attack by co-worker
After surviving an attempted rape and shooting by a co-worker, Linda Espino's children are sharing her story to raise awareness, highlight red flags, and encourage others to trust their instincts.
BPD invests in new devices to detect card skimmers
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Bradenton Police Department is ramping up its efforts to stop scamming in the area, specifically credit and debit card scammers. Recently, the department received a grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to buy new credit card skimming detection devices. What You Need...
Manatee County deputies save ducklings on I-75
A mother duck and about 20 of her ducklings were saved after they tried to cross dangerous I-75 traffic this weekend.
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs in the Rosemary District
Sarasota loves animals. The city is known for its pet-friendly amenities, from a dedicated dog beach to boutique pet shops to hotels catering to pets to restaurants with plenty of outside seating for our furry friends. Now, two new animal-focused businesses have opened up in the Rosemary District, further building...
Man arrested in connection with ZooWorld break in
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Sarasota County man is behind bars after an arrest for last month’s burglary at ZooWorld. On June 17, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to ZooWorld for a burglary, according to authorities. During routine property checks, staff members noticed a small portion of the fencing...
Buy one, get one: This realtor offers a free shelter dog with every home...
Looking for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, with granite countertops and a finished basement? What about a fenced-in yard? Or the pitter patter of puppy feet on hardwood floors?. For realtor DJ Soucy of St. Petersburg, Florida, selling homes isn’t just about finding people their dream house — but growing their...
Bradenton Circulates Survey on Downtown, Neighborhoods
And what new amenities do you want to see in The Friendly City?. The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation with support from the city of Bradenton is presenting those questions and others as it circulates an online community planning survey. The survey is part of a campaign to create a citywide action plan.
