Senior Friendship Centers’ Under the Spanish Sky Gala Raises $500,000
Spanish rhythms, vibrant performances and a spirit of generosity filled the Circus Arts Conservatory on February 28 as more than 260 guests gathered for Senior Friendship Centers’ annual gala, “City of Lights: Under the Spanish Sky.” Inspired by the warmth and artistry of Spanish culture, the evening blended music,...
The Woman Behind The Artist Colony: Sydney Martin’s Creative Revolution in Englewood
Every edition, Englewood REVIEW spotlights someone who stands out in the community. We ask each person to tackle The Proust Questionnaire; a classic set of questions created by Marcel Proust, the French writer. Sydney Martin, a Michigan native and creative director of The Artist Colony in Englewood, has transformed...
Palmetto hopes to restore the river once named for oysters
PALMETTO — Nearly two centuries ago, what we now know as the Manatee River was commonly known as the "Oyster River.” Maps from the 1800s referred to it by this name, but as the decades passed, the feature that once defined the river—the oysters—disappeared. Multiple factors...
St. Armands Circle gets pedestrian safety improvements
New traffic calming devices known as speed tables have been installed before crosswalks at St. Armands Circle. The Florida Department of Transportation-managed project replaced the existing modular speed humps with permanent asphalt improvements. The eight new speed tables were installed on John Ringling Boulevard...
The Biggest & Best St. Paddy’s Day Bash is in Bradenton, Florida
If you’re looking for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Florida’s Suncoast, you don’t have to travel far. One of the most exciting St. Paddy’s Day parties in the region will take place right here in Bradenton, where locals and visitors will gather for a full day of music, food, and Irish spirit.
Seafood, music, and Floridian flavors at the Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival takes place March 14-15 at G.T. Bray Park. Local vendors serve fresh seafood, vegetarian dishes, side items, and desserts, all prepared on-site. Festivalgoers also explore authentic Floridian arts and crafts, with a marketplace featuring a variety...
Don’t Buy in Florida: 5 Coastal Towns Seeing a 2026 Price Drop
Florida’s real estate dream has hit a wall. After years of pandemic-fueled price explosions that turned sleepy coastal towns into bidding-war battlegrounds, the market is now correcting in ways that are making even seasoned investors pause. Around 24 Florida housing markets may experience a drop in home prices by...
Sarasota High student honored at STEM conference
Selby Kirschner, an 11th grade student at Sarasota High School and member of the MaST Research Institute, was selected to attend the 2026 Sunshine State Scholars Conference hosted by the Florida Department of Education. She was one of only two students from Sarasota County chosen for the event.
Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds, Hail For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for West Central Florida, indicating a low risk of isolated severe thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday, March 15-16, 2026. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula over...
Humane Society offers assistance to families after influx of emaciated dogs
Days after an emaciated puppy was found abandoned on the side of the road, two more dogs were brought into the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, both in the same condition.
