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 contains many possible violations. Passing inspection without flaw is no easy feat, so we like to let our...
Reward increased for Bradenton shooting suspect
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Authorities are offering an additional reward in the search for a Bradenton man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in March and a second shooting that left another person injured. The Florida Sheriff’s Association’s Criminal Apprehension Assistance Program is now offering up to $5,000 for...
Trial delayed for man accused of attacking wife on fishing trip
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A trial for a local man accused of attempting to kill his wife on a fishing trip has been pushed back until July. Douglas Nayer, 61, faces charges of attempted murder and domestic battery. The trial was set to begin last week. Nayer’s wife claims...
Top residential real estate sales for April 20-24 in Lakewood Ranch
A home in The Lake Club topped the week’s sales. Michael and Michelle Papper, of Bradenton, sold their home at 8556 Pavia Way to Matthew Sutika and Francis Johnson-Sutika, of Bradenton, for $2.6 million. Built in 2022, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,734 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,345,800 in 2022.
Sourdough Society of Lakewood Ranch rises by sharing ideas
For Riverwalk Ridge’s Linda Hawkins, baking homemade sourdough is a challenge that has kept her up into the early morning hours. She said her Italian heritage has led her to cook to her heart’s desire, and she often experiments by adding "a little bit of this and a little bit of that."
Yearning Heart Market at Oscura
Yearning Heart Market - "St Pete's Y'Allternative Market Comes to Oscura and Bradenton with your favorite alternative vendors and artisans, a tattoo flash pop-up and food by Campbell Park." Featuring:. Suburban Wasteland - Playing the Best Punk & Emo LIVE. "Hailing from the greater Tampa Bay, FL Area with members...
Manatee County replaces 50,000 water meters with smart upgrade. Here’s why
Manatee County Government is about one-third through a major upgrade to its water meter system that officials say will prevent leaks and simplify water use monitoring for residents and the county. County officials first rolled out the WaterWise Manatee project in April last year, and it has two phases. The first phase involves replacing all Manatee County Utilities customers’ water meters with upgraded...
The City of Sarasota Is Experimenting With Surveillance Technology
In 1938, Verman Kimbrough, the mayor of Sarasota, announced that city officials had figured out how to harness the marvels of the machine age. Grinning, he claimed it wouldn’t be long before rolling sidewalks would usher beachgoers from the cushy sand to their cars, and electric shuffleboard games would take the “hard work” out of play, transforming our humble town into a “utopia for...
Apollo Beach military family reflects on sacrifice as Navy captain comes home for good:...
APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - As Military Appreciation Month begins in May, an Apollo Beach family is sharing what it means to finally have their hero home for good. Capt. Ned Smith recently retired from the United States Navy after 33 years of service, a career that began with a simple goal.
Plans Underway for 250th Anniversary Bash
Just two months remain before the biggest birthday bash since 1976. Nationwide, plans are underway to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, with many events set for July 4, including along the Manatee River in Bradenton and Palmetto. The national goal this...

















