Kristi Noem makes quick stop in Bradenton to tout ‘bad guy’ arrests
The Homeland Security Secretary lauds Florida law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE, says driving without license is a crime. Host: ICE is catching bad guys. That’s the simple message Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem brought during a quick stop during her whirlwind tour of the United States. Ramon Lopez got...
Gourmet sandwich shop to open in Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch
For Mark Botros, experimenting in the kitchen has been a lifelong endeavor. Alongside his brother, Peter Botros, they grew up in New York City, always using all sorts of ingredients to create food combinations. Their parents, Joseph and Violette Botros, had one rule — they had to eat the food...
Bradenton Man Faces New Charges After Jewelry Store Theft and Multiple Local Incidents
Christopher Dimastrantonio, a resident of Bradenton, faces new charges after the theft of a $9,000 gold chain from Kay Jewelers on September 28, 2025. According to reports, he told employees to contact the police before leaving the store. He was first arrested for grand theft on October 4. Further investigation led...
Sarasota Sheriff cashes in on ICE crackdown
As the federal government intensifies its immigration crackdown, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has emerged as one of the Suncoast’s most active partners with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In recent months, Sheriff Kurt Hoffman’s deputies have patrolled the Everglades immigration jail known as...
WATCH: Cleetus McFarland Breaks Drag Radial Quarter-Mile Speed Record in ‘Eagle’
YouTube star and racer Cleetus McFarland just made history at his home track, Bradenton Motorsports Park, where he tested his twin-turbo “Eagle” ’69 Camaro ahead of next month’s World Cup Finals: Import vs. Domestic, Nov. 5-9, at Maryland International Raceway. Working with acclaimed tuner Jamie Miller, McFarland and...
Tropical storm Melissa slowly organizing
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tropical storm Melissa is getting a little bit more organized now. Conditions are expected to become more favorable in a day or two and this will allow the storms to coalesce around the center through the weekend. The center of Melissa has redeveloped a little further north tonight. That can...
Neunder votes ‘No’ after Commissioner Cutsinger proposes $3,500 lump sum payment to county administrator...
Neunder cites ‘fully loaded’ salaries for Lewis and Moye surpassing $400,000. On Oct. 21, the chair of the Sarasota County Commission cast the solitary “No” vote on a motion to give County Administrator Jonathan Lewis and County Attorney Joshua Moye each a $3,500 lump sum payment, instead of raises for the new fiscal...
Sarasota City Commission agrees to send letter to County Commission, seeking clarity on its...
Interim City Manager Bullock brings up issue during Oct. 20 meeting. With questions having arisen last year about whether the Sarasota County Commission will provide financial support for construction of a proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in The Bay Park, interim Sarasota City Manager Dave Bullock won...
Florida Inline Skating Marathon celebrates fifth anniversary in Sarasota
Debbie Rice and Mike Mason remembered skating laps around Nathan Benderson Park when it was known as Cooper Creek Park back in the early 2010s. The two still look back fondly on those outings, even if there were no medals or points at stake. They just shared an obsession with the sport.
Manatee Clerk Offers Free Services to Veterans Throughout November
BRADENTON — The Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will honor veterans and active-duty military personnel throughout November with complimentary copies, passport photos, and notary services in recognition of Veterans Day. The offer includes certified copies of official documents. "Offering these...

















