Good times uncorked at annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting
Other than a few early gusts, it was hard to imagine a better day in the courtyard of the Ringling Museum as Sarasota's weeklong epicurean festival known as Forks & Corks came to its culmination Jan. 25. VIP guests to the Grand Tasting event were greeted with early entry, a...
Manatee County plans to tap Peace River for future water needs
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Part of Manatee County’s long-term water plan calls for taking drinking water from the Peace River. It comes at a critical time, as the county has seen an increase in water consumption because of rapid growth in the area. What You Need To Know.
Angler lands new pending yellowfin tuna record
Braving the cold on Jan. 16, Jeff Tomaloff climbed aboard Capt. Eddie Brown’s Down and Dirty, a 39ST Contender with triple 350-horsepower Honda outboards, at Cypress Cove Marina (www.cypresscovevenice.com) in Venice. He planned to fish two days and experienced the trip of a lifetime, catching a pending state record.
State investigates alleged fuel mix-up at local Circle K
VENICE — Several dozen people have reported major car trouble they say was caused by diesel fuel pumped at the Circle K at 2490 Laurel Road E. in the past week.
Palmetto’s Connor Park wins EPA Phoenix Award for Brownfield Transformation
Palmetto’s community redevelopment agency transformed a brownfield into a greenspace, an eco-park populated with birds, adorned with art and attracting people. Now, for the creation of Connor Park, the CRA is earning recognition, inspiring other communities and working to tackle more projects to promote...
Miami Dwellers Drive Hours On I-75 For One Tiny, Charming Town’s Fresh Seafood
This small fishing village in Florida is known for its fresh seafood. From fried groupers to shrimp po' boys and snow crabs, there's so much to eat here.
Longboat Key evaluates impacts of new flight path
Departing flights from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport have traveled over Longboat Key since 2006. But in 2024, the flight path for SRQ departures was altered, meaning planes now travel above Longboat about a mile north of where they used to. The new flight path has led the town of Longboat Key to look into...
World Monuments Fund Honors Sarasota’s Umbrella House With Stewardship Award
From the street, the Umbrella House can play a little trick on the uninitiated. If you are driving toward Longboat Key from Lido Key, you might glimpse only the top of its canopy rising above a wall, a crisp modernist shape that appears and disappears in seconds. It doesn’t announce itself as one of the most...
Baking hobby turns into a hot business for Manatee County couple
Adam and Yahaira Shimer’s living room in Heritage Harbour isn’t filled with the traditional couch and coffee table. Instead, it has multiple bakery racks, three refrigerators and two commercial ovens. Adam Shimer is the executive chef at the Ringling College of Art and Design. He's a chef by...
The Massive Grocery Store In Florida That Saves Locals $4,000 Every Year
When Floridians whisper about their secret weapon against inflation, they’re talking about the red barn-shaped wonderland known as Detwiler’s Farm Market in Palmetto. This isn’t just grocery shopping—it’s financial strategy disguised as food acquisition. The parking lot tells the first chapter of this savings saga.

















