BubbaQue’s BBQ Plans Bradenton Comeback
With eight locations in Florida and a ninth in Louisiana, BubbaQue’s BBQ is preparing to make that number an even 10. Some time after closing its Bradenton location, BubbaQue’s is preparing to make a Bradenton comeback, this time at 6310 E SR 70, according to plan review paperwork submitted by East Bradenton BBQ LLC.
Fatal crash reported in west Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - One person has died in a two-car crash in west Bradenton Wednesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of 21st Avenue West and 43rd Street West. One person died in the crash; another has been taken to...
Reported kidnapping debunked by video evidence
Dispute: Responding to an arguing female couple, an officer was told the dispute was over one of them “sleeping with a bunch of” the other’s friends, according to the incident report. Not denying the allegation, the accused advised “she can sleep with whomever she wants,” the report reads.
White Castle to set up 1,000 automated kiosks to sell sliders to-go nationwide
Love White Castle? Well, now you can get yours to-go outside the restaurant.
Wellen Park’s Momentum Continues: Michael Saunders Opens New Office as Growth Accelerates Across South...
In late March 2026, one of Southwest Florida’s most recognizable real estate brands planted a new flag in one of the region’s fastest-growing communities. The opening of the new Michael Saunders & Company office in Wellen Park marks more than just another brokerage location—it’s a signal of how quickly this master-planned community has evolved from …
Stickney Point questions prompt delay for lawmakers’ $20M vote
In a turn of events, Sarasota County commissioners — who, with one exception, authorized the acquisition of 2.04 acres on Stickney Point Road in February — postponed voting on a $20.77 million loan request Tuesday, citing the need for more information about plans for the property. Calling it...
Clearwater Beach Bird-Feeding Spat Ends With Sarasota Man In Handcuffs
A Sunday afternoon on Clearwater Beach turned tense when a Sarasota man allegedly threatened a family that was feeding birds, leading to his arrest on a felony charge. Arrest paperwork identifies the suspect as 40-year-old Shiloh M. Hardyman of Sarasota, who investigators say told a family member he would shoot them while making a motion as if drawing a gun from a...
WATCH: Sarasota police find trap full of opossums in man’s truck after arrest
Body camera video shows the moment officers in Sarasota found a trap in the bed of a man's truck after his arrest, containing an opossum and her three babies.
New policy on student protests approved by Sarasota County School Board
The Sarasota County School Board approved a new policy Tuesday on student protests and disruptions, despite opposition from the community.
State Attorney’s Office to seek death penalty for woman charged with murdering 2 exes
TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough State Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty for the woman accused of shooting and killing her two ex-partners on the same day in December. Prosecutors announced on Tuesday that they filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against 51-year-old Susan...
