Jason Dill

1 day ago | bradenton.com | Jason Dill

There’s a fresh look and new food to try at the Sandbar Seafood + Spirits restaurant on Anna Maria Island. Last year, Beachside Hospitality Group bought the iconic Sandbar from Ed Chiles and Chiles Hospitality in 2024. Now the new owners have completed renovations and added two new dining options to the restaurant at 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. They are Beachside Bites, a walk-up window for breakfast and light fare, and Sweet Willy’s Ice Cream Shoppe.

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Jason Dill

There’s a fresh look and new food to try at the Sandbar Seafood + Spirits restaurant on Anna Maria Island. Last year, Beachside Hospitality Group bought the iconic Sandbar from Ed Chiles and Chiles Hospitality in 2024. Now the new owners have completed renovations and added two new dining options to the restaurant at 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. They are Beachside Bites, a walk-up window for breakfast and light fare, and Sweet Willy’s Ice Cream Shoppe.

2 days ago | bradenton.com | Jason Dill

You don’t have to wait for an approaching storm to grab sandbags in Manatee County this hurricane season. County officials announced there are several self-service sandbag locations now open throughout the county. They will operate through Nov. 30, the last day of hurricane season. From dawn until dusk, the following places will have sandbags available while supplies last:While bags and sand are provided, shovels and transportation are not, according to a news release.

5 days ago | bradenton.com | Jason Dill

The menu, situated above the counter, was designed to resemble a chalkboard. And the logo exemplifies what it was like bringing a brown paper bag for lunch at school. It’s part of the experience at The Brown Bag, located at 440 Old Main Street, Bradenton. The menu focuses on sandwiches for people on the go, but there is seating inside and outside for those wishing for a longer dining experience. “That’s why we sell Yoo-hoos and little canned sodas and that kind of stuff,” Joey Bennett said. “...

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Jason Dill

The menu, situated above the counter, was designed to resemble a chalkboard. And the logo exemplifies what it was like bringing a brown paper bag for lunch at school. It’s part of the experience at The Brown Bag, located at 440 Old Main Street, Bradenton. The menu focuses on sandwiches for people on the go, but there is seating inside and outside for those wishing for a longer dining experience. “That’s why we sell Yoo-hoos and little canned sodas and that kind of stuff,” Joey Bennett said. “...