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Allegiant Air has added a new route to this Southwest Florida airport. It starts in November
It's still summer, but it's not too early to think about the fall and winter when it comes to traveling. Southwest Florida is a popular destination for tourists, snowbirds and people relocating from other cities around the U.S. That means coming and going with high frequency and travelers are always hoping a nearby airport will take them to their favorite destinations.
FORZA Education Management Soars with The Approval of North River Charter Academy, Signaling a New Era in Charter School Excellence
PARRISH — FORZA Education Management, renowned for its high educational standards and dedication to student excellence, celebrates the approval of North River Charter Academy, marking a new chapter in charter school education. North River Charter Academy, FORZA's fourth K-8 school, will open in August 2025 for students in grades...
Manatee pays $4.4 million for sheriff’s department building
Manatee County has closed on the purchase of a Bradenton office building that the sheriff’s department has been leasing for about nine years. The 17,000-square-foot building at 616 67th St. sold for $4.4 million. County commissioners approved the purchase May 14, says a Manatee spokesman, who confirmed an announcement...
Manatee County man appears in court on abuse charges
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - In Manatee County, a Bradenton man appeared before a judge charged with abusing a 3-year-old. Timothy Florey, 26, is accused of repeatedly beating the child for wetting herself and locking her in a closet as a punishment. Deputies found the child covered in bruises on her...
5-star Michael Carroll, an Alabama football commit, announces transfer to IMG Academy
Five-star offensive lineman Michael Carroll, an Alabama commit, announced on Wednesday that he is set to transfer to IMG Academy. Carroll, who had played for Central Bucks East (Doylestown, Pennsylvania), is the No. 12 recruit in the nation according to On3. In the On3 Industry Rankings, he is the top-ranked interior offensive lineman in the nation and the second-best recruit in Pennsylvania in the class of 2025.
Chief's Corner: Tim Geer: BFD
Effective July 22nd, 2024, Rescue 418 (R418) will be Bradenton Fire Department Station #1’s first out medical response vehicle. R418 will respond to all types of medical incidents including vehicle accidents, and also supplement fire response. Utilizing a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) for medical emergencies has been proven to...
First least tern chick takes flight
BRADENTON BEACH – At a colony of 45 least terns, eight chicks vary in ages from one to four weeks and the oldest chicks are gaining their flight feathers and practicing flying. On July 8, shorebird monitor Kathy Doddridge witnessed the first chick taking several solo flights over the...
Watch out for one closed lane of I-75 tonight
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - If you frequent I-75, watch out for a lane closure tonight. It’ll happen at midnight and run for about four hours, until 4 a.m. Friday. The southbound lanes between Bee Ridge and Clark Road will be closed--that’s a stretch of about three miles. If...
New nonstop flight headed for Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in November
Another nonstop flight is on its way to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Allegiant Air announced Tuesday it will launch a new route from SRQ to the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Nov. 23. The flight is the airport’s fifth new route of the year, adding to recently announced service to New York City, Austin, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa and Plattsburgh, New York. ...
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