Huge condo overlooking Sarasota Bay offers something different. Photos
A distinctive multi-million-dollar condo overlooking Sarasota Bay just hit the market. The 18-floor condo, located on the western edge of downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District at 988 Boulevard Of The Arts, is double the size of a typical Sarasota condo because a divider wall was knocked down years ago, according to...
Thousands more homes in East Manatee? County weighs in on developer’s plan
County leaders rejected a developer’s appeal to build thousands of new homes in East Manatee, well beyond the county’s development boundary line. The Future Area Development Boundary is intended to prevent urban sprawl from straying beyond where county infrastructure can support high-intensity development, as well as...
Prosecutors drop charges for Bradenton sub accused of pulling student into closet
A substitute teacher accused of pulling a student into a closet at a Bradenton elementary school will not face charges after prosecutors said the evidence was not strong enough. Prosecutors said they declined to file the case against Malik Belvin , 26, after reviewing a sheriff’s office investigation into a...
Entrepreneur harvests sea salt from local barrier islands
What’s a Thanksgiving meal — or a meal any time of the year — without the flavor that comes from a few pinches of salt?. Tim Norwood will tell you that he’s a salt-aholic — but also notes all salts are not equal. He says...
Florida Boater Makes A Shocking Mangrove Discovery That Turns Into A Rescue
A Florida man was carrying out a normal pass through a mangrove channel when something unusual caught his eye. Wedged in the branches was an object that clearly did not belong there, and the sight pulled his attention immediately. He eased off the throttle, leaned forward over the side of...
The Florida Restaurant Seniors Flock To For Slow Dining And Serene Waterside Views
Craving a meal that moves at your speed and delivers bay views that practically lower your blood pressure? Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on Longboat Key serves slow dining with a side of Sarasota Bay serenity. Expect fresh seafood, unfussy comfort, and attentive service that gives you time to savor every...
For a growing number of families, food banks are the last barrier holding off...
Inflation, ICE sweeps, and brief SNAP benefit loss amplify food insecurity this Thanksgiving. Host: Hunger has become a challenge for more families in the area this Thanksgiving. WSLR News reporter Gretchen Cochran talked to volunteers distributing food to find out what’s going on. Gretchen Cochran: Thanksgiving is a...
Seeking Early Morning Hangouts: A Quest for Open Bars
Are you looking to enjoy a few drinks with friends before dinner? If so, you're probably wondering which bars will be open tomorrow morning. This topic has recently been a hot discussion on social media, with several suggestions being thrown around.
Chasing Chihuahuas: The Struggles of Adopting a Rescue Dog
A social media user has taken to Reddit to express their frustration over the difficulty of adopting a chihuahua from animal rescue centers. The user, who has been searching for months, has tried to adopt from multiple rescues, diligently following their procedures and requirements, but to no avail. The user's...
‘The night was real tough’: Boaters in Florida rescued after clinging to capsized catamaran...
A boater who set out on a fishing trip to celebrate his 70th birthday is recounting the hours spent offshore after his catamaran capsized.
