Bradenton FL

A woman is speaking out after surviving two cars crashing into her home while asleep.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The low pressure system affecting the Suncoast Tuesday afternoon has prompted Manatee County to issue a flood watch. The Public Safety Department says equipment including water pumps and rescue vehicles are in place if the incoming storm takes a turn for the worse. “We’ve taken a...

A teenager and two other children were arrested Tuesday after police said they fired flare guns off the Green Bridge in Bradenton, setting a yacht on fire at the Twin Dolphin Marina.

There’s a little slice of paradise tucked away in Bradenton, Florida, where mermaids don’t just exist in fairy tales – they make pies that could make a grown person weep with joy. Mermaid Pies and Sandwiches isn’t just another roadside attraction; it’s a culinary treasure chest where...

The historic William J. Burns House is at 47 South Washington Drive in Sarasota, Florida (Sarasota County). On March 21, 1997, this house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

VENICE, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies say they soared to new heights to locate a missing 92-year-old in Venice on Wednesday. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's (SCSO) air unit used aerial video to locate the man who was found near a wooded area off Center Road. "He's gonna be in...

A home in the Concession on Beacon Park Place topped the week’s sales. Michael and Susann Chalhub, of Bradenton, sold their home at 19458 Beacon Park Place to Mark Singer and Renee Singer, trustees, for $2.77 million. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,674 square feet of living area.

Key takeaway: Rebecca Dawson is navigating her Sarasota-based water bottling startup, WellHouse, through some early challenges. Core challenge: Building brand awareness without overspending. What’s next: Dawson and her husband, Chad Dawson, seek to launch a nonprofit to use some of the firm’s profits for charitable...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) — The Manatee County Department of Public Safety has partnered with Community & Veterans Services (CVS) to host “Operation: Sandbag Support.”. “Having sandbags ready ahead of a storm can make a big difference in protecting homes and property,” said County Commission Chair George Kruse. “We...

An Unforgettable Evening of Jazz, Joy, and Community Spirit. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Bradenton Elks Lodge #1511 proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary in grand style with a Roaring ‘20s-themed Gala at their historic lodge in Bradenton, Florida. The milestone event drew nearly 200 enthusiastic members and...