Jetty rebuilds: $100 million cost but timeline unknown
VENICE — A price tag of $100 million was attached to the restoration of the jetties right after they were destroyed by hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.
New Pass dredging by Gator Dredging clears way for more boat traffic
Navigating New Pass by boat is no simple task. “You literally have to follow a zig zag following where it’s deep,” said Jane Early, marina manager of MarineMax, which stores hundreds of boats at its New Pass-bordering marina and dealership. “You have to hug the left side, then go to the right side, and then there’s a...
City commissioners cut manager field to six
Sarasota residents will get hours to chat with and hear from six city manager finalists this month after city commissioners on Tuesday chose six of them from a list of 38 contenders for in-person visits. The finalists, Harry Black, Kemarr Brown, Chris Rodriguez, Troy Anderson, Tim Gleason and Karie Friling,...
County explores options to improve bulk trash service
BRADENTON — On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners received a staff update on ongoing conversations with the county’s contracted waste haulers to explore options or opportunities to improve the county's solid waste disposal services without significantly increasing customer costs. Based on the presentation and...
Woman scorned breaks up by breaking up boyfriend’s property
Suspicious incident: A complainant was contacted by an officer regarding her complaint of being followed by a man in another vehicle. She stated she was stopped at traffic light at South Tamiami Trail and Glengary Street when an older model silver sedan pulled up next to her driven by a white male estimated at around...
Which Manatee County restaurants have closed recently? See the list
The Manatee County dining scene has seen a few restaurants shutter their doors lately. From a national dessert spot to a local restaurant offering Caribbean flavors, these are the places that closed recently. Kelly’s Roast Beef After eight months of opening in Parrish’s Creekside Commons shopping plaza, Kelly’s Roast...
‘People dying, it’s horrible’: Neighbors in shock over Sarasota crime scene
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -“You just never think it’s going to happen so close.”. Residents of areas near the Amberlea neighborhood are still coming to terms with a shooting incident that unfolded Tuesday afternoon in what they call a peaceful, gated neighborhood. David Hannon, a longtime resident, recalls the...
Venice wants 1,000 acres added to annexation agreement
VENICE — The amount of land contemplated for possible annexation by the city could nearly double if Sarasota County agrees to amend the joint planning agreement between them.
Commissioners decline to move forward on public comment rule changes
BRADENTON — A commissioner’s proposal to amend the Manatee County Commission’s rules on public comment during board meetings never proceeded to a vote after it became clear there was no appetite for such action among commissioners. Manatee County Commission Chair Tal Siddique added the agenda item to...
Phillippi Creek dredging faces delays, sparking concern among residents
In December, a long-awaited project began to dredge parts of Phillippi Creek, a major waterway in Sarasota that has filled up with sand and sediment over the years. But the county stormwater director said last month that work on the middle section must wait until more permits are obtained for a wider dredging of the...
