Tre Strong

Doctors Hospital Occupational Therapist Kyle McCreight Will Compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Kyle McCreight owes his inspiration to his three-legged dog, Tre, whom he nursed to health with his occupational therapy skills.

03/03/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Get Fit

Join a Free Fitness Festival at Robinson Preserve This Weekend

The Saturday festival will include a 5K, yoga demonstrations, food vendors and more.

03/03/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What Are the Best New Thyroid Disease Treatments Available in Sarasota?

Thyroid expert Dr. Ralph Tufano shares two new treatment options for thyroid nodules and cancer.

03/02/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Do It Right

What to Know About Fishing Regulations

Plus, how to protect marine life while you're on the water.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Essential Intelligence

Lasso Lovers Mosey on Out to Arcadia for One of the Nation’s Top Rodeos

Now in its 94th year, it's been called the best rodeo east of the Mississippi and attracts some of the nation's top cowboys and cowgirls.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Manatee Strong

Watch Big Guys and Gals Get Physical at the World’s Strongest Manatee Competition

The annual strongman competition takes place March 20 at Crossfit Havoc in Bradenton.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Chalk Walk

Stroll Through a 3D World at the International Chalk Festival

This year, the festival’s theme is resilience.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What's the Best Way to Soothe Chapped Lips?

Warmer weather is upon us—but chapped lips from what’s left of the drier winter air can be painful. Here are some treatments to try.

02/23/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Fresh To-Go

Jacked Panda in Lakewood Ranch Wants to Make Mealtime Easier

Chef and bodybuilder Jeff Houser is prepping healthy meals and delivering them in his bright pink, panda-decorated vans.

02/22/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Science Is Cool

A Local Organization Is Teaching Kids About Sharks

Minorities in Shark Sciences is fighting back against the systemic issues that keep children of color from the scientific field, especially marine biology.

02/17/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What to Make With That Leftover Valentine's Day Chocolate

Don't let it go to waste—instead, add it to these delicious and healthy recipes courtesy of nutritionist Mikka Knapp.

02/16/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Sweet Sips

Tenth Street Coffee Satisfies Caffeine Cravings in West Palmetto

The shop was created with community in mind, and has partnered with an organization that supports coffee farmers.

02/15/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Black History Month

Cinematographer Sean Presley Shares Power of Film with the Black Community

Sean Presley Projects highlights local Black-owned businesses and creates diverse films.

02/11/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

Pro Tips for Keeping Kids' Smiles Healthy

Pediatric dentist Dr. Manav Malik shares tips for keeping children's mouths healthy and clean between appointments.

02/09/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Covid-19 Update

What's the Status of Covid-19 in Sarasota-Manatee Right Now?

The good news: the local positivity rate is decreasing, and so are hospitalizations.

02/08/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Sweet Success

Follow a Bradenton Baker and TikTok Star on Her Fitness Journey

Tara Allison is the owner of Sweets Bakehouse and runs a TikTok account called 'Fat Girl Fit' that has more than 126,000 followers.

02/04/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Suds 'n Spokes

Grab a Beer and a Bike at This New Bradenton Bike Shop

A new Fit2Run store on Cortez Road includes a bar called Spokes.

02/03/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

How Can Runners Avoid Plantar Fasciitis?

A Fit2Run manager explains this pesky injury of and offers tips for how runners can heal it.

02/02/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Health News

Brain Health Initiative Joins National Organizations in Fight to Prevent Alzheimer's

By 2050, the UsAgainstAlzheimer's organization hopes to reduce Alzheimer's cases by 1.2 million people.

01/28/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

Can Omicron Cause Long Covid?

And what exactly is long Covid, anyway? Dr. Tanya Schreibman of CAN Community Health weighs in.

01/28/2022 By Allison Forsyth