May St. Pete Extra: Artist grants, fitness classes, and hurricane preparedness
Each month, the City of St. Petersburg releases the St. Pete Extra newsletter, packed with updates on local programs, upcoming events, and insider tips to make life in the Sunshine City even brighter. We’re highlighting some of this month’s key features with permission. Be sure to check the...
Big hats, bigger hearts: St. Pete’s Derby Day gives back
Churchill Downs wasn't the only place where the hats were out and the mint juleps were being poured on Saturday. From fashion statements to a winning bet that was pure luck, a derby party in Tampa Bay gave back in a big way.
The enduring curtain call: four decades of watching Sarasota’s stage
Forty-one years. Let that number sink in for a moment. That’s how long Herald-Tribune theater critic Jay Handelman has been covering the arts scene. Jay has long been a fixture in darkened auditoriums of Sarasota, his pen poised to capture the magic – or the missteps – unfolding on stage here. He started here as an...
Sarasota County Updates Watershed Master Plan
For a coastal county such as Sarasota, managing the area’s watersheds is of the utmost importance. This past week, the Sarasota County Stormwater Division of Public Works shared its updated Watershed Master Plan with the community. The plan is the product of a countywide study administered by Dr. Fred Bloetscher and...
Abrupt Closure of Euphemia Haye Leaves Staff Members in Need of Assistance
For the past 50 years, Euphemia Haye has been a go-to for fine dining in our community. This iconic restaurant has served as a vital gathering place for special occasions and has attracted visitors globally with its distinctive cuisine and atmosphere. Late last month, the beloved restaurant abruptly closed without...
Powerball jackpot winner arrested after kicking deputy in face: authorities
A Pinellas County, Florida deputy who attempted to break up a fight, was allegedly kicked in the face by a Kentucky man who won the Powerball jackpot just days prior.
This Amish Restaurant In Florida Has Cinnamon Rolls Worth Driving Across The State For...
Memorial Day weekend calls for something special, and I’ve found just the place that’ll make your taste buds stand at attention and salute. Tucked away in Sarasota’s sun-drenched streets sits Dutch Valley Restaurant, an unassuming eatery serving up cinnamon rolls so magnificent they’ve inspired multi-county...
Farmer’s Market Sunday Forecast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A band of showers and thunderstorms over the Gulf waters are pushing toward the Suncoast. At the same time they will be dissipating as the get to the coast. The amount of rain available for us is very low, mainly 0.01” to 0.05”. And you’ve had all you’re going to get by 9 AM Sunday, so Markets...
Connectivity key to healthy habitats
People cherish Myakka River State Park for its abundant flora and fauna. Areas adjacent to and surrounding the park are largely designated as rural, agricultural, or conservation lands. Importantly, this provides a buffer between the park and progressively urbanized areas in the region. These buffers help protect the...
Manatee County Utilities lifts precautionary water advisory
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Utilities has lifted the precautionary notice for customers located at 5360 – 5388 Gulf Dr, 100-119 52nd St. The Friday, May 2, noticed was rescinded after samples taken of the water show that the water is now safe to drink. If residents have...
