Brendan Mackey

Morning Anchor

Brendan Mackey is a Morning Anchor for Good Morning Suncoast in Sarasota, Florida. He joined the ABC 7 news team in February 2023. Brendan is from Denver, Colorado and graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder (Go Buffs!).

Previously, Brendan was a Morning Anchor in Wausau, Wisconsin. Before that he was a Sports Anchor in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Brendan is thrilled to be living in the Sunshine State and loves getting to know the community. When he is not covering the news, you can find him at the beach exploring the Suncoast for all that it has to offer.

You can connect with Brendan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @BMackeySports.

If you have a story idea, please email brendan.mackey@wwsb.tv

Local News

Greg Steube meets the people who saved him

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:13 AM EST

By Brendan Mackey

On Tuesday Steube was able to meet and thank the the people who saved his life.

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Tara Elementary kindergarten teacher inspires students to be good people

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 1:25 PM EST

By Brendan Mackey

Not everyone can say they enjoy going into work, but Josephine Johnson sure can!

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Suncoast Charities for Children supports the Suncoast Foundation

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 1:37 PM EST

By Brendan Mackey

Suncoast Charities for Children not only funds programs and services to help individuals with special needs, but it also provides annual grants to the Suncoast Foundation.

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