Bradenton Police Investigate Early Morning Burglary Attempt at Cortez Road Beer, Wine and Smoke
On October 29, 2025, the Bradenton Police Department began investigating a burglary attempt at Beer, Wine and Smoke at 4240 Cortez Rd W. The incident happened at about 2:49 a.m. when a suspect broke the front door and tried to reach the register. The suspect left after the alarm went off.
Driver arrested for street racing on John Ringling Causeway
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Wednesday, Sarasota Police Department reminds drivers that speeding…catches up with you. Friday night at approximately 8:30 p.m. a driver was caught going 72 mph over the John Ringling Causeway, a 35 mph speed zone. The “Fast and Furious” driver revved their engine in an effort to initiate a...
Plants stolen, garden vandalized at 1950s-themed Sarasota senior care center
A 1950s-themed senior care center in Sarasota is asking for the community’s help in restoring its sensory garden after it was vandalized and plants were stolen from it.
Annoyed Herald-Tribune readers react to ‘No Kings protesters are losers’ letter | Letters
'Losers' letter reflected low standards I have written a number of letters to the editor to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune , none of which have been published. The letters may not have been very eloquent, but I put a good deal of thought into them and they addressed issues of local importance. So I was a little...
This popular Lakewood Ranch pizzeria recently opened another Manatee location
Kenny and Caitlin Buchanan discovered Wolveshead Pizza & Wings after relocating to Lakewood Ranch. “That was one of the only Mom and Pops (restaurant) back then,” Kenny Buchanan said. Eight years after moving to the area, the Buchanans bought the restaurant from John Breiner, who also previously owned Ed’s Tavern and...
Bradenton school zone cameras catch lots of speeders, police say. See the numbers
A driver going 67 mph in a Bradenton school zone was among thousands caught by the city’s photo-enforced speed cameras since the new school year began in August, according to police. Since Manatee County schools resumed Aug. 11 , officials say Bradenton’s school zone cameras have issued 3,541 violations — more than...
Bradenton officer finds friendly lost dog after responding to “aggressive dogs” call
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - After responding to a call about “aggressive” dogs early morning on Oct. 30, Bradenton Police Officer Graham instead found a friendly young dog wandering along 27th Street East. Graham said she ran up to his patrol vehicle and hopped into the back seat. When...
Sarasota Memorial celebrates a century of care
Our story began 100 years ago, in a time before penicillin, when people still relied on “cure-all” elixirs to treat many common ailments, and the only facility for emergency care on the Suncoast was a 5-room, converted bungalow and tent for tuberculosis patients.
All Faiths Food Bank’s Autumn Harvest Dinner Raises Funds for Fresh Produce
SARASOTA, Fla. (October 28, 2025) – On October 24, All Faiths Food Bank hosted more than 142 guests at the annual Autumn Harvest Dinner inside its warehouse. The sold-out long-table dinner, catered by Michael’s On East, raised funds for the organization’s produce program — which provides fresh fruits and vegetables...
Living seawall solution to help Sarasota Bay as concrete seawalls are replaced by vinyl,...
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. - On Longboat Key you don't have to go far to find fish and a thriving ecosystem. Just look right along Bayfront Park, where it's occurring on a living sea wall. It's a project the Town of Longboat Key started with several partners to make sure Sarasota...
