Harbor58 breaks ground on $4.5 million housing project in Manatee County
It’s been a year since 19-year-old Airanna Gibbons attended her first monthly meeting at Harbor58, a Lakewood Ranch nonprofit that supports young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. That meeting was in October, so it doubled as a Halloween party. Annie Wilson, a Harbor58 mentor,...
Best Cheap Cigarettes in Bradenton Florida: Top Affordable Picks
Looking for cheap cigarettes in Bradenton, Florida? You are not alone. Many people want good cigarettes without spending too much money. This guide will help you find the best cheap cigarettes in Bradenton. We will talk about popular brands, where to buy them, and tips to save money. Credit: curaleaf.com.
Cult favorite M&M Video Game Arcade opens in EDGE District
M&M Video Games has become a cult sensation in the region, and now they’re bringing all that 64-bit magic to St. Pete. The video game arcade announced that it is opening a new location at 1211 1st Ave N in the EDGE District. The grand opening is Friday, December...
Police Charge Man in Fourth Robbery-Related Incident Involving St. Petersburg Amscot
St. Petersburg Police arrested 39-year-old Eugene Warren Thomas of St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in connection with an attempted strong-arm robbery at the Amscot located at 2551 34th Street South. According to the arrest affidavit, the incident occurred at approximately 10:07 a.m. when Thomas entered...
Cannons Marina boats burglarized of more than $40,000 of equipment
Longboat Key police are investigating after an overnight boat burglary at Cannons Marina. Police were called to the boat dealership, marina and rental company the morning of Dec. 2, after a worker noticed that GPS devices were missing from multiple boats on the property, at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
Stop Your Doom Scrolling and Look at These Photos of Selby Gardens’ Holiday Lights
One of our favorite holiday traditions, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Lights in Bloom, is back. The self-guided show runs through Jan. 3 with more than 2 million lights illuminating the gardens' 15-acre downtown Sarasota campus, plus kids' games, balloon art and face painting, food and drink (including a cash bar)...
Sarasota County faces lawsuit over controversial Siesta Key land swap
Sarasota County last month signed off on the final step of a land swap meant to end a years-long court battle over a stretch of sand on Siesta Key — only to find itself facing another lawsuit.
‘Drag Queen Christmas’ to play Mahaffey
ST. PETERSBURG — Murray & Peter will present “A Drag Queen Christmas,” set for Monday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. This performance is intended for a mature audience. All ticket...
More hurricane recovery assistance underway for Manatee Co. homeowners
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s been more than a year since the Suncoast was hit by hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, and Manatee Co. is continuing to help people impacted with a new grant. Lasting Manatee is the county’s program for the allocation of Community Development Block...
City of Bradenton weighs in on debate over horse feces in Palma Sola Bay
BRADENTON, Fla. — There’s no question that the shores of Palma Sola Bay are enough to draw visitors from across the globe. But Ava Schultz, a guide with Florida Beach Horses, will be the first to tell you, it’s not the beauty alone that draws them in.

















