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Boil water notice issued near Palma Sola Elementary School
BRADENTON Fla. (WWSB) - A precautionary boil water notice has been issued by Manatee County Utilities for an area of Bradenton including an elementary school. The notice includes 6806 5th Ave NW, which is Palma Sola Elementary School. People in that area are advised that once service is restored, all...
Forget pickleball: Entrepreneur brings indoor padel to Sarasota-Manatee
Key takeaway: Padel, an up-and-coming sport, now has an indoor facility where people can play in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. Core challenge: Educating people about the sport. What’s next: The Pad will host tournaments and corporate events and offer lessons for padel players. When Ellie Berdusco is not playing padel,...
Hurricane Debby aftermath complicates back-to-school for flood-impacted families
SARASOTA, Fla. — The flooding caused by Hurricane Debby has impacted back-to-school plans for some families in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Among some of the belongings many families lost in last week's floods were back-to-school supplies and clothing meant for the new school year. Some families in the Pinecraft...
Biden declares major disaster for Florida counties affected by Debby
President Joe Biden on Saturday approved a major disaster declaration for Florida counties affected by Hurricane Debby, including Manatee and Sarasota. The president ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the storm. The assistance can come in the form of grants for...
TSA teams from Braden River High and Nolan Middle School celebrate national championships
We know of several bright youngsters who should be smiling broadly as they greet classmates beginning with the new school year Monday. They’re on the Technology Student Association teams at Braden River High and Nolan Middle and earned national championships in some cool, contemporary categories at the 2024 National TSA Conference this summer...
Suncoast school districts gear-up for back to school safety
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Summer vacation is now in the rear-view mirror for many students across the Suncoast. Monday marks the first day of a new school year for students in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. While teachers have been preparing for the big day, districts tell ABC 7 they’ve been working on some security upgrades and procedures to help keep everyone safer. First responders in all counties confirming they’ll have extra patrols out this week ensuring drivers are following posted speed limits in school zones.
Rodent droppings, restrooms in disrepair temporarily close Sarasota County restaurants
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. ...
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