Sarasota County launches mosquito drones
Mosquito Control in Sarasota County is deploying drones to try to prevent pesky pests. FOX 13’ Mariah Harrison reports.
36 Facts About The Skyway Bridge
Did you know the Skyway Bridge is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world? Spanning Tampa Bay, this engineering marvel connects St. Petersburg with Terra Ceia. Opened in 1987, it replaced the original bridge that tragically collapsed in 1980. The Skyway Bridge stretches 4.14 miles, offering breathtaking...
Village Mystic offers crystal healing and gemstone mining in the Bradenton arts district
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Halloween brings focus to the mystical and metaphysical world, and The Village Mystic in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts offers visitors a place to explore crystal energy and spiritual practices. Owner Dawn Collins operates the family-owned crystal and metaphysical boutique that started with a...
‘Like a vacation.’ New Bradenton restaurant opens with Mexican resort flair
As soon as you walk through the doors at Casa Blanca Modern Mexican Tequila Bar, you’re transported to another place. Tulum, Mexico’s vibrant music, food and culture are recreated inside one of Bradenton’s newest restaurants. Co-owners Pedro Aguirre and Hector Velez recently opened the restaurant at 4120 Cortez Road...
Would You Dare to Camp at This Haunted Park in Florida?
Fort DeSoto Park in Florida offers a haunted camping experience with reported ghost sightings.
The Iconic Elvis-Inspired Diner In Florida That Sadly Closed Its Doors
Elvis Presely's love of food is almost as well known as his music and films at this point. Many restaurants are themed around the King, but this one closed.
Progress made at new Venice Fire Rescue Station 52
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Recently, Venice Fire Rescue is seeing major progress in the construction of its new Fire Rescue Station 52. The new station, located at 1545 E. Venice Ave. next door to the Police Department, looks to be the future home of Fire Administration, Fire Operations, Emergency Medical Services, Fire...
Buccaneer restaurant concept on Longboat Key stalls
The restaurant group behind the Columbia Restaurant, with high-end dining options from St. Augustine to St. Armands may have abandoned its plans to build a new concept on Longboat Key. The former home of Pattigeorge’s Restaurant, the parcel was purchased for $1.96 million in 2016, according to property records....
No Kings protest in St. Petersburg
Hundreds of people crowded on the corners of 66th St. and 22nd Ave. in St. Petersburg Saturday morning as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protest. No Kings Media said St. Petersburg had over 2,000 RSVPs and estimated more attended across the area. Demonstrators at Tyrone Square dressed...
Lakewood Ranch farmers market named No. 1 in America
The Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch has been voted the top farmers market in America, according to the American Farmland Trust. The national nonprofit dedicated to agricultural advocacy and preservation invited members of the public to vote for their favorite farmers markets in August and September through an...

















