People Plan Their Whole Day Around This Legendary All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant in Florida
If you love comfort food that tastes like it came straight from Grandma’s kitchen, Der Dutchman in Sarasota is your next must-stop. The Amish buffet and bakery lure you in with fried chicken, fresh pies, and warm hospitality that keeps plates and smiles full. With a glowing 4.6-star reputation and a gift shop...
Sarasota charter boat captains protest new permit requirement
Sarasota County charter boat captains took part in a rally Wednesday at Nora Patterson Bay Island Park to oppose a new county rule that they say could hurt the future of the industry.
Sarasota quadruple murder victims identified, linked to double homicide in South Florida
A shooting that left four victims and the suspect dead in a Sarasota gated community was linked to a separate homicide in Florida, authorities said.
Authorities respond after finding shark in dangerous predicament: ‘The deputies stayed close’
An onlooker captured video. Authorities respond after finding shark in dangerous predicament: 'The deputies stayed close' first appeared on The Cool Down .
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening in a crash on State Road 681 near Venice, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of En Theos Lane and SR 681. Investigators said a van driven by a 32-year-old Cape Coral man was preparing to...
Sarasota County to buy prominent Stickney Point property for $21M project
Sarasota County is primed to buy one of the most notable properties in the region, a colorful gateway to Siesta Key that includes bay frontage, docks, water sports outposts and even a restaurant, in a $18.1 million deal. And, in the years ahead, the skyline there could look much different...
‘A huge loss’: shooting victim remembered as community-focused clinic owner
OSPREY, Fla. (WWSB) - A newly released 911 call captures the chaos and confusion immediately following the Tuesday afternoon shooting. One neighbor heard the shots and rushed to the scene, called 911 an attempted CPR on a victim later named as Anatoly Ioffe. Neighbor:“There’s blood everywhere. I don’t see any...
Wednesday morning drivers delayed 20 minutes on I-75
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Commuters are stuck in a 20 minute delay on I-75 northbound, approaching the Venice Connector. The backup is due to a crash blocking the left lane at MM-200. Slow traffic starts near Laurel Road.
Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian hit and killed by fleeing vehicle in Manatee County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision Monday in Manatee County that resulted in the death of a pedestrian and a driver fleeing the scene. According to the FHP report, at approximately 6:49 pm, a vehicle was traveling west on 60th Ave West, approaching a marked crosswalk, near the...
Mayors Corner: City of Bradenton
Last week, I joined members of the City Council and City leadership in Tallahassee to meet with state legislators and representatives from key agencies, including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation, and Florida Commerce. These meetings are an important part of...
