One Sip at a Time
For the Diazes, it’s all about keeping it in the family. Co-owned by Lakewood Ranch residents Katelyn Diaz and her parents, Rachel and Adrian, Sip n Brew Coffee has quickly established itself as the “little engine that could” in Sarasota’s burgeoning coffee scene. The Díazes opened the coffee truck—a teardrop trailer they designed themselves—in August 2025 to merge two passions: the...
Director Bonnie Agan says goodbye to Studio@620’s Radio Theatre Project
Monday, April 27, is Agan's swan song as director of the radio plays she's helmed for the past 10 years. But she says the shows will go on and praised the new guy.
Commissioner Rahn says he has more work to do in Manatee County’s District 4
Mike Rahn has only held two town hall meetings during his four-year term as the District 4 Manatee County commissioner. “Town halls serve a purpose,” Rahn said. “But sometimes you get pulled away from the crux of what you’re really talking about because town halls are for the district. I found out that getting boots on the ground with individuals in their communities...
Manatee Performing Arts Center expands with $12 million building
BRADENTON, Fla. — A local orchestra is playing to sellout crowds, and now a big expansion in the works will allow them to enhance their community impact. Officials say the Manatee Performing Arts Center has outgrown its current space, so plans are in place to build a multi-million-dollar addition.
Today’s quiet cold front brings a sunny week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today starts quiet with sunshine and light north to northeast winds. A back-door cold front slips south today with very little fanfare, other than a little push of dry air that might trigger a very isolated shower or thunderstorm late in the day. Most people will not see any rain however.
Town forms ‘steady as we go’ budget as revenues uncertain
Forming the town’s budget takes months of planning, hours of discussion and more than a few punches into the calculator. The process is even more complicated this year due to conversations far removed from the tranquil barrier island of Longboat Key. About 300 miles northwest in the Florida panhandle,...
Increased law enforcement at Sugg Middle School in Bradenton over reported shooting threat
BRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton police are investigating a reported threat of a school shooting at Sugg Middle School. Officers said Monday morning that a text was circulating among students about a shooting taking place. BPD detectives and the Crime Reduction Team are investigating the message and have notified the...
washing up on Florida beaches spark concern, debate
Four great hammerhead sharks washed up dead on Florida beaches this spring, raising concerns about whether humans contributed to the demise of the majestic predators, and if so, what can be done about it. The hammerheads were found lolling in frothy shore breaks and wrack lines in Hobe Sound , Juno Beach , Venice , and Naples between March 15 and April 19. One was brutally disfigured...
Humidity Stays Higher, Rain Chances Stay Lower Sunday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - April is ending on a dry track. We’re nearly two and a half inches (2.47”) below average rain for the year. There are two cold fronts approaching that could bring some rain. We’re tracking a weak cold front is moving through the Southeast, and while it’ll bring a few isolated showers to inland areas Sunday and Monday, the coastal areas of...
A simple Florida restaurant known for its amazing fish and chips
Tucked along the sunny shores of Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida, The Old Salty Dog is one of those rare spots that feels like a local secret worth sharing. With a laid-back British pub vibe, cold drinks, and seriously good food, it draws in both locals and visitors looking for a relaxed meal near the water.
