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Guide dogs get a ferry ride to Anna Maria island as part of their training
BRADENTON, Fla. — As they approach the end of their training, a team of guide dogs got some special real-world training on Tuesday— a ride on the ferry to Anna Maria island. Guide dogs are trained to acclimate to the sight, sounds and smells they could experience while...
Suspected serial burglar arrested in Manatee County after being caught on camera
BRADENTON, Fla. - A 53-year-old Bradenton man is behind bars after he was connected to multiple break-ins along Cortez Road and State Road 64 East in Manatee County, according to deputies. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says Leslie S. Guthrie burglarized five businesses in three days. According to detectives, they...
Fake Florida therapist fooled hundreds online until she died, state records say
Hundreds of Americans may have unknowingly received therapy from an untrained impostor who masqueraded as an online therapist, possibly for as long as two years, and the deception crumbled only when she died, according to state health department records. Peggy A. Randolph, a social worker from Manatee County who was...
Future 50: Footage of five-star QB Faizon Brandon
BRADENTON, Fla. — 247Sports was on-site in the Sunshine State for the annual Future 50 elite prospect camp. Many of the nation's top underclassmen from the class of 2026 were in Florida for a couple of days to workout, play some 5-on-5 flag football, meet with the media, and more.
Coastal Orthopedics confirms patient data leak
Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics has confirmed a patient data breach linked to a June 2023 cyberattack, according to a June 28 report from JDSupra. The practice noticed suspicious activity on its networks June 11, 2023, and conducted an investigation that determined files and folders in the network were taken without authorization.
Miami football continues IMG Academy Pipeline with Gavin Nix commitment
The Miami football program renewed its pipeline to IMG Academy in Bradenton on Monday with a commitment from four-star linebacker Gavin Nix. Miami signed four players from IMG Academy in the 2023 class. All but edge rusher Jayden Wayne remains on the Miami roster entering the 2024 season. Miami renews...
7 Sarasota-Bradenton area restaurants ace inspections, 2 receive high-priority violations
Our digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with the latest information on which Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice area restaurants passed or failed. You can use the database to search by Sarasota or Manatee County or by restaurant name. You can see which restaurants were fined and which were forced into temporary closure. Disclaimer: The Florida...
Bradenton football star now Bayshore HS head varsity football coach
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tracy “Ace” Sanders is a Bradenton native who played football for Manatee High School. Ace is replacing Jamaal Sanders who is changing direction taking a non-coaching position at another school in Manatee County. The new coach Ace Sanders is ready to build a winning culture around the Bayshore High School football program.
Downtown Bradenton brewery closing, new brewery opening in its place
After two years in business, a downtown Bradenton brewery has bid farewell to the area. Yet it's not all bad news for local craft beer lovers, as a new brewery is taking its place. Magnanimous Brewing's last day of business at its 803 17th Ave. W. location, across the street from LECOM Park, was June 30, according to a social media post by the brewery. ...
Former IMG Academy players get drafted to NBA
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Former IMG Academy basketball players, Zach Edey and Terrence Shannon JR, were drafted to the NBA. Zach Edey is a 22 year old Canadian professional basketball player that played for IMG Academy and went on to play for the Purdue team all four years of college. He was a March Madness star in the NCAA Division I men’s basketball championship game his final year.
SunCoast Blood Centers are in need of donations
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - SunCoast Blood Centers are in desperate need of blood donations. Summer is typically slow for the organization, but there are significant needs presenting themselves. Some of those issues include:. Holiday Impact on Blood Supply:. The Fourth of July holiday is a time of celebration, but it...
Palmetto Fourth Fest moves to a new location
PALMETTO, Fla. — Manatee County residents will gather down by the river to celebrate the nation’s birthday. The 13th Annual Palmetto Fourth Fest is moving down by the Riverside Park along the Manatee River. “I think it’s just going to be better all the way around, and fireworks...
Will Sarasota-Manatee Become a Buyer's Market?
Could Sarasota and Manatee real estate finally experience a buyer’s market?. May data from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee gave signs of a balanced market, with some data signaling the region may soon have the sort of inventory that benefits buyers over sellers. Both inventory and prices are on the rise in both counties for single-family homes, with the housing inventory in Sarasota County reaching levels unseen since early 2019. The median sales price for homes in May ended up at $525,000 in Manatee and $530,000 in Sarasota. But in both counties, the median time to contract climbed to 44 days for the entire North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton market, compared to 28 days in May 2023.
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 4-10
$18-$42 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org. Created by Nancy Allen Productions, this musical tribute to some of the first ladies of country features such classics as Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man” and Carrie Underwood’s “Last Name.” Runs through Aug. 4.
HCA Florida Palmetto Emergency Opens its Doors
BRADENTON — HCA Florida Palmetto Emergency is now open and accepting patients. The facility is located at 902 10th St. E, about a half mile east of the US 41 and US 301 intersection. The 10,800-square-foot offers board-certified emergency physician coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week....
Top residential real estate sales for June 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch
A home in the Concession topped all transactions in this week’s real estate. Michael Hess, of Lakewood Ranch, sold his home at 8420 Lindrick Lane to Frances Krak and Kevin Krak, trustees, of Bradenton, for $4.65 million. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,768 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,495,000 in 2021.
‘The Hot Dog Guy’ serving up hot dogs on the water
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s the Suncoast’s newest business, putting a hot dog stand...on a boat!. Owner and operator, Marc Bouclier, is putting a twist on on-the-water dining, selling hot dogs on a boat. The Hot Dog Guy sells hot dogs, chips, and drinks via boat...
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