Failure to Screen Parents Costs Florida School $1.7M
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has reached a $1,720,000 settlement with IMG Academy, LLC to resolve potential civil liability for 89 apparent violations of U.S. counternarcotics sanctions involving two Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) linked to a sanctioned Mexican...
On May 4, Sarasota City Commission scheduled to consider settlement proposed by developer of...
1260 Palm Properties pursued state mediation process after commission’s vote last year against construction. In May, the Sarasota City Commission is expected to consider terms of a settlement reached through mediation with the developer of the proposed condominium complex at 1260 N. Palm Ave. in Sarasota, known as...
A Hidden Local Gem in Bradenton
In the northwest part of Bradenton sits a charming and much loved family farm that feels like a local secret worth sharing. Geraldson’s Family Farm has become a staple for residents and visitors who care about fresh produce and genuine community connections. The farm is open to the public several days a week and is...
Palmetto man could spend life in prison after fatal shooting, record show
A Palmetto man could spend the rest of his life in prison after killing another man at a homeless camp. Eric Lee Pompey Jr., 30, pleaded guilty Jan. 26 to second-degree murder with a firearm in the killing of 34-year-old Kiefer Coxwell Sr. , according to court records, on the morning his jury trial was scheduled to...
Native plants, local roots: Councils open plant nursery in Ruskin
Council Growers Sod has officially opened its new retail nursery at 3226 24th St. SE, Ruskin. Whether you’re starting a major project or simply hoping to freshen things up in your yard or garden, the nursery is ready to help you get growing. You’ll find colorful annuals and perennials;...
Cava Brings Bowl Blitz To Lutz And Bradenton
CAVA is gearing up to double down on Tampa Bay, lining up two new fast-casual Mediterranean spots in Lutz and at the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton. The expansion puts the chain's bowls, pitas and spreads in the thick of two busy retail zones near the SR-54 and Sunlake Boulevard intersection in Lutz and...
5 Restaurants Coming Soon to Sarasota County [Feb. 12, 2026]
Business Debut recently conducted phone interviews with several upcoming restaurant owners. Take a look at the overview below and dive deeper into the full write ups linked at the end of each blurb. Hob Nob Drive In. Address: 1701 N. Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234. Status: Targeting late March. What...
Dog struggling to swim in canal rescued by Manatee County deputies
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— A dog struggling to swim in a canal was rescued with the help of two law enforcement officers with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Dwyer and Deputy Hart boarded kayaks on Sunday to rescue the scared dog who was struggling to swim in a canal around Bryn Mawr Island in […]
Man arrested on stolen e-bike, wanted for California felony
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) took a man into custody after they found him riding a stolen e-bike at night on the Legacy Trail. Deputies allegedly recovered suspicious items including a vest labeled “Police.”. The SCSO air unit spotted a suspicious person riding an...
From Tennessee To St. Petersburg: 46-Year Florida Mystery Ends As John Doe Identified
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- The final unidentified person mystery on the St. Petersburg Police Department’s cold case list has been laid to rest. After nearly half a century of anonymity, the man previously known only as a “John Doe” has been identified as 29-year-old Johnny Bradshaw of Tennessee.






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