This Classic Tiki Bar In Florida Will Serve You The Best Philly Cheesesteak Of...
Hidden along the tranquil shores of the Manatee River sits a bright turquoise oasis where Florida sunshine meets Philadelphia soul. Woody’s River Roo in Ellenton might look like your typical waterfront tiki bar, but one bite of their Philly cheesesteak will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about...
Bradenton ‘neighborhood pizza joint’ opens with New York pies. Take a look inside
At the age of 10, Mark Nilsen began learning from his grandmother and mother how to make pizzas and other Italian classics. And for 18 years, he had a pizzeria called Salerno in Stuart, Florida. After relocating to Manatee County to be closer to family, Nilsen recently opened Cornerstone Pizza at 5203 Cortez Road W....
‘So sad,’ say locals following demolition of Sarasota Square Mall
The now-demolished Sarasota Square Mall was once a happening spot in Sarasota County. It helped fill the needs of Sarasota residents, whether that meant shopping, eating, hanging out with friends, going on dates or seeing a movie. Malls, in the height of their popularity, were third spaces, or an informal, public...
John Walker teaching the importance of being a good student and person
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - John Walker teaches U.S. History and Psychology at Bayshore Highschool and is our Chalkboard Champion of the month for Manatee County!. Mr. Walker will receive $500 from Carl Reynolds Law for this award, and his students agree that he deserves this recognition. Mr. Walker has been...
Today’s finest video games for Sarasota’s population to play
These days, almost everyone is gaming. After devouring a delicious local feast, many Sarasotians return home to play their favorite FPS titles. Likewise, some local people invite friends over for Mario Kart sessions, while others enjoy mobile gaming in the back of a taxi. It’s everywhere. However, some of the best...
‘Flight to the North Pole’ enters 40th year supporting children facing the hardest medical...
PALMETTO, Fla - It's a long-standing tradition in Manatee County. Each year, 'Flight to the North Pole' gives children facing some of the most difficult medical situations, a day away for them and their families. The backstory:. They're taken right to a winter wonderland where the day is focused on...
Longboat Harbour light competition delights viewers
Fog swirled atop the surface of Longboat Harbour the evening of Dec. 6, giving the sea of glimmering holiday lights an ethereal glow while island residents made their parade around the water's edge, judging this year's entries for the Lighting of the Docks. Joyce Hecklau, head coordinator of the event,...
Nik Wallenda’s Wonderland Circus holiday show returns to Sarasota
Nik Wallenda holds 11 Guinness World Records. He's crossed the Grand Canyon and the Niagara Falls on a tightrope. And now the man known as the "King of the High Wire" is back with what's quickly becoming a holiday favorite. Wallenda's Christmas show, "Wonderland Believe," features aerial artists, high wire...
Shannon Moore and Joana ‘JoJo’ Cardoso-Moore, Effortless City Founders
Shannon Moore and her wife Joana “JoJo” Cardoso-Moore have become quiet architects of connection in St. Petersburg. Through their shared passion, resilience and creativity, they founded Effortless City, a grassroots project that has grown into a community resource. It’s transformed how residents and visitors move...
Youth programs like St. Pete’s Teen Flex Night help curb teen violence
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Teen Flex Night program brings together kids from across St. Petersburg to a recreational center in the city and allows them to spend their Friday night in a safe location with adults they trust. What we know:. The program provides the kids with pizza and...
