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Car stolen in Bradenton and set on fire, investigation underway
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A car was stolen from Enterprise Rental Car in Bradenton on May 8 and set on fire, according to the North River Fire District. Law enforcement says the car was driven to the 2200 block 17th Street in Palmetto and set on fire. An ongoing investigation...
FDOT nixes Pride, Juneteenth bridge displays
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge won't be lit up in rainbow colors to commemorate Pride next month.Why it matters: The bridge has done so for two years with little fanfare and often changes hues to honor various causes, such as breast cancer, autism and mental health awareness, the Tampa Bay Times reports.The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plans to instead illuminate all Florida bridges in red, white and blue from Memorial Day to Labor Day.Between the lines: FDOT lights up the Skyway upon approval from the counties it touches: Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas. It did so for Israel in October and...
Many visiting Robarts Arena for SiestaCon
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A large scale pop culture convention happened at Robarts Arena in Sarasota. SiestaCon brought a unique style to the Suncoast, the event featured family fun activities, tournaments, vendors and so much more. One of the popular events was the Cosplay contest and Cosplay panel. The event...
First Alert Weather: Cold front moves past today
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A cold front moving past will bring clouds and a small chance for a fast showers or patches of drizzle to the morning and early afternoon hours. There may be an isolated thunderstorm early in the afternoon in inland locations, but in general, today will not have a lot of rainfall. Skies will start to clear out as we move into the late morning and early afternoon near the coast, and a bit later inland. Winds will start to shift to the northweast by early afternoon and drier air will slowly begin to filter in.
Season’s first shorebird nest discovered
BRADENTON BEACH – The first shorebird nests this year on Anna Maria Island have been spotted and marked by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers. A colony of least terns began nesting the week of May 6 at an undisclosed location in Bradenton Beach. A state-designated...
Florida Spot Among The 'Best River Towns' To Retire In America
Many people look forward to the day when they don't have to worry about work for the rest of their lives. In preparation for those relaxing years, people look for their ideal place to spend retirement. They're also spoiled for choice, considering they have charming towns, quaint cities, and big-name destinations to consider. That doesn't also factor in the cost of living, amenities, health care access, local attractions, and other attributes.
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