As Manatee County considers kratom ban, business owners ask for compromise
As Manatee County officials consider a ban on kratom, local businesses that sell drinks containing the herbal supplement are asking for a compromise. Owners of Adobe Kava and Kava Social Club in downtown Bradenton say a complete kratom ban would take away half of their business. The two businesses joined forces with...
New Chick-fil-A Planned for Parrish, Florida Intersection Near I-75
A new Chick-fil-A is in the works for Parrish, according to local reporting and Manatee County project documents. The restaurant is planned within the Robinson Gateway development at the northwest corner of Moccasin Wallow Road and Carter Road. Robinson Gateway is a large mixed-use project that spans over 200 acres...
See which Bradenton-area restaurants aced their health inspections
Looking for a place to eat around Bradenton? Manatee County restaurants are routinely inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for health and food safety issues and cleanliness. Florida bases its inspection standards on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Code , which...
This Historic Waterfront Restaurant In Florida Serves The Best Fish And Chips You’ll Ever...
Imagine biting into perfectly golden fish so fresh it practically jumped from the Intracoastal Waterway onto your plate, all while pelicans soar overhead and boats gently bob in the turquoise waters just feet from your table. This isn’t some Florida fantasy—it’s just an average Tuesday at Pelican Alley in Nokomis,...
Detwiler’s Expands to Feed the Future
For many Sarasota residents, Detwiler’s Farm Market is more than just a grocery store: it’s a community staple. Family-owned and operated since its humble beginnings in a small roadside tent, Detwiler’s has grown into a well-loved local chain with six stores across the region. Known for its motto, “Eat Fresh for...
St. Pete man hit, killed trying to cross highway: FHP
LARGO, Fla. - A Largo man is accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian on Monday night. It happened at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Ulmerton Road around 10:40 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 65-year-old Largo man was turning left onto Ulmerton Road from U.S. 19 when he struck a 43-year-old St....
Florida has the most dangerous road in the U.S.: Report
When it comes to driving, a new report is highlighting the most dangerous road in the U.S., and it's in the Sunshine State. According to Jason Stone Injury Lawyers, the most dangerous road in the U.S. is 14th Street West in Manatee County. In their report, several benchmarks were analyzed...
Manatee County, Mulberry among 25 governments suing state over ‘unconstitutional’ law
Manatee County and the City of Mulberry just joined a list of 25 local governments from across the state of Florida that are suing the state over Senate Bill 180.
Hillsborough deputy charged with DUI, on unpaid leave
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A deputy who has been with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for years was arrested and charged with DUI last weekend, the sheriff’s office said. Shannon McBride, 60, was traveling on Upper Manatee River Road Saturday evening when the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office received a call...
3 Florida schools among the best public elementary, K-12 schools in America for 2026:...
Niche.com, an education research platform, compiles the rankings annually based on data from the Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics and more.
