Recycling facility may be sued for allegedly polluting Sarasota Bay
A local scrap metal and concrete recycling facility may be sued for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act. Suncoast Waterkeeper — a nonprofit with the mission of protecting Gulf coast waters through environmental monitoring, advocacy and legal action — issued a notice of intent to sue U.S. Recycling, which recycles...
Humane Society of Sarasota County expands lifesaving efforts beyond county lines
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Humane Society of Sarasota County is expanding its reach beyond local animal adoptions through programs that assist neighboring counties and provide advanced medical care for shelter animals. The organization operates the TAILS program, which stands for Together Assisting in Lifesaving...
‘Gulf of Mexico Drive’ to keep its name in Longboat Key
The town of Longboat Key is feeling some pressure to change the name of its main street, Gulf of Mexico Drive.
The Coffee Wars Heat Up: 7 Brew Drive-Thru Opens in Lakewood Ranch
Just when you thought Lakewood Ranch couldn’t brew up another cup of competition, 7 Brew Coffee has entered the ring. The new drive-thru coffee stop, which opened on October 20, 2025, along Route 70, introduces a pit-stop-style model that’s all about speed, smiles, and streamlined service. And they...
Puppies in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in Bradenton, FL?
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around bradenton..
Trinidadian cuisine on the menu at new St. Armands spot
Anthony Logan, one of the owners of the newest restaurant to join those on St. Armands Key, describes Trinidadian cuisine as one of the broadest melting pots in the world. Foods originating from India, China, Spain, France, Africa, neighboring Caribbean countries and beyond have all risen to popularity. Now, he and...
Woman wants HOA to leave her bamboo alone
Dispute: A musician accused by his girlfriend of having an affair with his manager escalated into a disturbance that required law enforcement response. Upon arrival, officers met with the man, identified as the complainant, in the lobby of a residential building. He advised he had been embroiled in an argument with...
Man who posed as Elon Musk convicted after tricking woman into investing $250K in...
A man who pretended to be Elon Musk online was sentenced to prison after he tricked a woman into investing $250,000 in his business.
Eckerd seniors walk out of class in protest of graduation change
About 150 seniors walked out of their Imagining Justice classes today to protest the move of Eckerd College’s 2026 commencement from Kappa Field to an indoor venue in Bradenton. Students nervously glanced around their IJ classrooms, slowly rising from their seats at noon. Muffled hollering echoed through the walls...
Plans to merge two Sarasota school hits stiff opposition from parents, students
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hundreds of worried students and parents turned out at the Sarasota County School Board meeting Tuesday, hoping to stop a suggested merger of two Sarasota schools. The county is considering a proposal under the state’s “Schools of Hope” program, that allows privately operated, publicly funded...
