Bradenton FL

A St. Petersburg dining spot will close its doors this summer. The Studio Public House, which brought British flavors to 2950 Central Ave. since 2021, must shut down after its building owner listed the property for sale. "If [the landlord] chooses to sell the property, he doesn't have to let...

Fourth of July is just around the corner, with fireworks displays and other festivities set to take place all over Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. However, don't fret if you haven't made plans yet — there are still plenty of options, with many events featuring free general admission and only a few requiring...

Could SpaceX extend its footprint to Manatee County? The commercial spaceflight company filed preliminary paperwork to build a satellite communications facility in Myakka City, according to county records. SpaceX, which Elon Musk founded in 2002, has become a leader in aerospace and is known for its rocket launches...

BRADENTON, FL — May 2025 | A brand-new Chick-fil-A officially opened its doors in Bradenton this May, bringing with it the chain’s trademark Southern hospitality, lightning-fast drive-thru, and chicken sandwiches that have become a national craving. Located in a high-traffic corridor near SR-64 and I-75, the new...

Ever wondered what it would be like to dine inside an actual vintage train car?. In Sarasota, Florida, that curiosity can be satisfied at Bob’s Train, where railroad nostalgia meets culinary delight in one of the Sunshine State’s most unique dining experiences. There’s something undeniably magical about trains...

A local restaurant, Gold Rush BBQ in Venice, was cited for 11 health violations during a June 16 complaint inspection, including high-priority issues related to temperature management, roaches, and live insects in the kitchen.

Detectives arrested a fourth suspect in the case of a man found dead in the trunk of a car at a Palmetto nature preserve last year. Deputies say Zane Clark, 29, helped two men conceal the murder of Manuel Escobar, a 32-year-old man shot dead during a drug-related dispute in East Bradenton in August. Clark faces a...

I’ve traveled to some pretty extraordinary places in search of transcendent meals, but sometimes the most magical food experiences happen when you least expect them, hiding in plain sight on a sunny Florida island. The Ugly Grouper in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island isn’t trying to be fancy,...

The aroma hits you first – that unmistakable scent of freshly baked rye bread that makes your stomach growl in anticipation before you’ve even stepped through the door. JO-EL’S Kosher Deli, Market & Café in St. Petersburg isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a time machine disguised as a blue building with red lettering.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted a Mega Adoption Event this weekend and waived all adoption fees to encourage anyone who wants a furry friend, to stop by. It’s apart of a statewide initiative to save 2,000 lives in just three days. Nearly 50 animal...