Sarasota FL

There’s something magical about eating fresh seafood while gazing out at the water where it was caught, and PIER 22 in Bradenton delivers this experience with a side of Florida sunshine that’ll make your taste buds do the happy dance. When you’re cruising along the Manatee River in...

In Manatee County’s cooling real estate market—where homes are now taking around 98 days to sell—one tiny cottage in Braden Castle Park managed to go from listing to closing in just about 15 days. The price? Full asking: $187,500 in cash. It proved that, in real estate as in real life, personality trumps conformity.

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...

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,...

If your dream day includes diving into cool spring water, flipping pancakes at your own table, and spotting gators from a boat, De Leon Springs State Park is calling your name. This underrated Florida gem packs history, adventure, and breakfast into one delightfully quirky destination.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A plume of Saharan dust has arrived overhead, contributing to hazy skies that will produce colorful sunsets over the next few days. However, this layer of dry air is not as pronounced as it often is, and the rest of the atmospheric column still contains a lot of moisture, so thunderstorms are...