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Construction has reached a key milestone on a new Life Time athletic country club in Lakewood Ranch, where the 86,000-square-foot wellness facility has officially topped out. The topping-out marks completion of the building’s structural framework and signals continued progress on the project, which is designed as a...

If you’re looking for a quick, fun escape to kick off the first weekend of 2026 before heading back to work, Sarasota offers an easy option. Just a 4.5-hour drive from Key Biscayne and Miami, the Sarasota Winter Seafood & Music Festival combines coastal flavors, live music, and a laid-back Gulf Coast atmosphere.

On this day in aviation history, 111 years ago (January 1, 1914), the world’s first scheduled airline service took flight. SPT (short for St. Petersburg–Tampa) Airboat Line was the first air carrier in the United States to operate with fixed-wing aircraft. The aircraft of choice for SPT was the Benoist Type XIV, a...

Plans have been submitted to Manatee County to renovate and expand the Rocky Bluff Branch Library in Ellenton, a long-standing community hub located at 6750 U.S. 301. The proposal calls for renovations to the existing library and construction of a new single-story, 7,716-square-foot building. The new addition would...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — After months of work, the Anna Maria City Pier is showing signs of progress. Visitors and residents are starting to see poles sticking out of the water where the boardwalk once was. Part of the pier was washed away during the 2024 hurricanes. What You...

NOKOMIS — The free Nokomis Beach Talks returns with its next class on Friday, Jan. 9.

When local residents opt to dine outside their homes, they entrust restaurants to furnish not only quality cuisine but also a secure and hygienic setting. Such confidence is predicated on establishments adhering to appropriate health and safety regulations—an obligation that protects the well-being of community...

For a Tampa Bay family, there's more to celebrate on Jan. 1 than just the start of a new year.

"Another day, another gator." Police officers take action after 10-foot-long alligator is spotted outside Florida convenience store: 'It happened again' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Sarasota’s sunshine and gentle Gulf breezes create the perfect recipe for outdoor dining adventures that’ll make your taste buds dance with joy. Picture yourself savoring fresh seafood while palm trees sway overhead and the warm Florida air wraps around you like a cozy blanket. Whether you’re craving waterfront...