Lakewood Ranch maintains No. 1 standing among master-planned communities
RCLCO, an industry leading real estate advisory firm, has announced that Lakewood Ranch once again is the top-selling, multigenerational, master-planned community in the United States. The latest report by RCLCO, which has tracked master-planned community sales since 1994, was announced Monday. It's mid-year report...
Wee Blew Inn is closing, for good this time
VENICE — One week after it initially indicated said it was closing its doors for good, the Wee Blew Inn posted the same thing again online on Monday.
Busy on-ramp to I-75 will close
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - On Tuesday night, July 29, roadwork will close the I-75 northbound on-ramp from US-301. The closure will start at 11pm and should wrap by 5am (Wednesday, July 30). The best alternate for the closure:. Access I-75 northbound from the State Road 64 on-ramp.
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota Under Heat Advisory, NWS Urges Precautions Against Extreme Temperatures
The National Weather Service in Tampa has issued a heat advisory for a portion of the west central Florida region, the advisory remains in effect from noon today until 7 PM EDT this evening, cautioning that "heat index values up to 112 expected," which suggests heightened risks for heat-related illnesses during this...
Man drowns while hanging out with group at Bradenton pool party
A man has died after being found at the bottom of a pool in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office announced.
Braden River FFA students study agriculture in Ireland
Myakka City resident Sophie Jo Branscomb, a rising senior at Braden River High School, used to pick gallons of strawberries every January at a small farm near her house. She would use the strawberries to create strawberry jam. During a trip to Ireland with the Braden River Future Farmers of...
Texas man drowns on Venice Beach, police say
Police are investigating after a man was seen walking into the water on Venice Beach and was later discovered lying face-down near the shore.
K-Pop fans celebrate the return of BTS with a rare performance in Tampa
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) — BTS, the world’s biggest K-pop group, officially reunited after all seven members completed mandatory military service in South Korea, and Suncoast fans celebrated. The group’s oldest member, Jin, performed solo at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Saturday and Sunday, giving local fans a rare...
Bay Indies resident under evaluation after shots fired
VENICE — A Bay Indies resident was taken into custody under the Baker Act on Sunday evening after Venice Police officers responded to a call about a firearm being discharged.
Tropical beauty is in bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
SARASOTA, Fla. — One of the largest collections of plants in the world is located on Florida's west coast. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, located serenely on Sarasota Bay, has become a model of sustainable design for institutions across the globe. WATCH BELOW: Tropical beauty in bloom at Marie Selby...
