Sarasota FL

American Tin Ceilings is proud to announce the grand opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility, located at 2011 51st Ave East, Unit #106, Palmetto, FL 34221. The celebration will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026, and the public is invited to join in the festivities. The...

Realize Bradenton is proud to announce the return of BAM!Fest (Bradenton Art & Music Festival) for its second year. This free, all-ages community celebration will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. along the scenic Bradenton Riverwalk. BAM!Fest is a dynamic community celebration...

22N is THE ultimate party band in Florida! We play all your favorite songs from pop, rock, country, metal, disco, top 40. It’s all in there!! We are a tribute to your favorite music!!. About the venue:. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience as the Manatee County Seafood...

Drought conditions in Manatee County and Southwest Florida are getting worse, and the National Weather Service says there isn’t much chance of improvement in the coming months. In Manatee and surrounding counties, the drought recently progressed from severe to extreme, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s...

Over 1,400 acres of Manatee County land are set to be protected from development after county leaders agreed to contribute $2 million for their conservation. Manatee County Government is partnering with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to buy conservation easements on 438 acres of...

Citizen assist: Police were called on a Friday morning to Bayfront Park after a caller reported someone hitting golf balls at the park, an action prohibited by town code. When police arrived at the park, there was no sign of the rogue golfer and no evidence of any wrongdoing. The officer then closed the case.

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation recently received a $1 million gift from Susan and Zuheir Sofia to create an endowed fund supporting physical rehabilitation services at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Embracing Our Differences raised more than $430,000 at its annual luncheon to support the...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about Saks Fifth Avenue shutting down at the University Town Center mall. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next, email...

BRADENTON, Fla. - Bradenton police are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead on Tuesday morning. Officials said the Bradenton Police Department’s narcotics unit was conducting a high-risk search warrant at a home near 420 9th Ave W. and Eastbound MLK Jr. Avenue based on information...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A crash just past Fruitville Road is causing another morning commute of headaches on I-75. Today’s crash is on the south side of the interstate. As crews continue to clear the crash, travel lanes have periodically been blocked. Backups are near 9 miles, to just...