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Sarasota family of kidnapped man reacts to hostage video release
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Following the release of video of their son held in captivity by Hamas militants, the family of a kidnapped American Israeli hostage released their own video making an emotional plea for the release of the 132 people still missing since the attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
Manatee County Teen Court honors Outstanding Senior Award recipient for 2023
BRADENTON — The Manatee County Teen Court/Teen Court Too program celebrated volunteers and announced the recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award at its Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception on April 2 at the Manatee County Judicial Center. This event is a celebration of Teen Court’s 2023 accomplishments. Last year, Teen...
Undeveloped Manatee County islands for sale for $75 million
MANATEE COUNTY — As a local fishing charter captain for nearly half a century, Scott Moore can’t recall Rattlesnake Key ever being closed to the public. “People have been fishing and kayaking there forever,” he said. “The owners have been very graceful people.”. He worries that...
Car failed to stop at red light, 1 person killed, 7 injured in 5-car Sarasota crash, troopers say
One person was killed, and seven people were left with serious injuries in a five-car Sarasota crash on Tuesday. A driver in a sedan traveling south at 1:43 p.m. failed to stop at a red light as he was passing traffic in the right turn lane of US-301, north of Northgate Boulevard, according to a crash report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The front of the sedan collided with an SUV that was entering the intersection of US-301.
Bradenton Police Department releases road closures, route changes for De Soto Parade
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The De Soto Grand Parade is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday April 27. This year, ABC7′s Bob Harrigan is serving as the parade’s Grand Marshal. This year, the parade route has been changed. There is also a block party on Manatee Ave. W in front of the old courthouse in downtown Bradenton.
Restaurant review: Is Sarasota's new waterfront Mexican food spot worth the wait?
As we approach Cinco de Mayo, I can't help but think of all the glorious, tequila- and taco-fueled celebrations that will be taking place at my favorite Mexican restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties. In fact, every April, I like to visit as many local Mexican restaurants as possible ahead...
All lanes back open after multi-car crash on I-75 in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. — All northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Manatee County are back open Tuesday evening after closing due to a multi-car crash. The Florida Highway Patrol said it responded around 5:55 p.m. to the crash on I-75 near the Tidewater Preserve area of Bradenton. FHP said there...
'Incredibly grateful': Beloved St. Pete restaurant to close its doors this weekend
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After years of serving the community a unique blend of Norwegian and Asian cuisine, a beloved St. Petersburg restaurant has made the difficult decision to close its doors this weekend. Lingr, located on 6th Street South, will host its final day of service on Saturday,...
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