Baking hobby turns into a hot business for Manatee County couple
Adam and Yahaira Shimer’s living room in Heritage Harbour isn’t filled with the traditional couch and coffee table. Instead, it has multiple bakery racks, three refrigerators and two commercial ovens. Adam Shimer is the executive chef at the Ringling College of Art and Design. He's a chef by...
The Massive Grocery Store In Florida That Saves Locals $4,000 Every Year
When Floridians whisper about their secret weapon against inflation, they’re talking about the red barn-shaped wonderland known as Detwiler’s Farm Market in Palmetto. This isn’t just grocery shopping—it’s financial strategy disguised as food acquisition. The parking lot tells the first chapter of this savings saga.
Sarasota County buys Nokomis preserve land for $1.48M
Sarasota County recently purchased more than an acre of waterfront property in Nokomis. The 1.07-acre site on Pocono Trail East contains about 1,200 feet of shoreline along Shakett Creek and will connect two other properties within a preserve, according to a statement. County commissioners approved spending $1.48...
Florida Man Games coming to Bradenton
The Florida Man Games are taking place Saturday, Feb. 21, and this year, they're in Bradenton. Like every year, it will feature fun Florida-themed competitions.
Solar storms bringing northern lights to unexpected places
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Solar storms have been making headlines as northern lights appear in unexpected places across the United States. The phenomenon starts 93 million miles away on the sun, which sometimes releases massive bursts of energy called solar flares or coronal mass ejections. These giant clouds of...
Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival returns to Sarasota Fairgrounds
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The 28th annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival is set for Feb. 13-15 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. The event is a fundraiser for Suncoast Charities for Children, supporting local children, teens and adults with special needs. Night Ranger, 38 Special and Montgomery Gentry,...
Gasoline mix up in Sarasota County sends numerous cars to repair shops
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Several drivers in Nokomis say their vehicles were damaged after pumping what they believed was regular unleaded gas at a Circle K on Laurel Road. Shortly after filling up, customers said their cars started acting up, and many ended up needing to be towed to repair shops. One local...
Longboat Publix plaza celebrates grand openings
The Shoppes of Bay Isles complex was buzzing with activity Jan. 22 as both Reed Medical Group and Longboat Key Fitness cut the ribbons for their new, expanded facilities. Dr. James Reed said it had been an eventful past few years as the concierge medical service managed several moves initially prompted by the 2024...
Jackson Bags $75,000 Bradenton Prize
BRADENTON, Fla. — Less than a year after racing to a runner-up finish at the $150,000 2025 Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod, Stevie “Fast” Jackson took his screw-blown Motion Raceworks “Shadow 3.0” ’68 Camaro to the $75,000 winner’s circle Sunday night at the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission.
Measles cases reported in Hillsborough, Manatee counties: FDOH
Two measles cases were reported in the Tampa Bay area this month, Florida Department of Health data indicates.
