Fruitville Gateway: Apartments Proposed for Prominent Sarasota Location
If you've ever driven down Fruitville Road right by U.S. 301, otherwise known as the worst traffic light in town, you may have noticed the oddly quiet, nearly empty site next to the gas station on the corner. It’s a 3.14-acre patch of land that seems too central to remain empty, especially as cranes dot the downtown...
Sewer line collapse at 4th Ave W. and 10th St. W. in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – A sewer line has collapsed at the intersection of 4th Avenue West and 10th Street West, according to the City of Bradenton. City officials said crews with the Engineering and Sewer departments are working at the scene, and drivers may experience delays. Detours have been...
In St. Petersburg, The Florida Holocaust Museum is Reopening After Renovation
Offering new exhibits and collections, the museum reopens on Sept. 9 and offers free admission on Sept. 10. Editor’s Note: Even in light of the current de-funding proposal before us, Creative Pinellas stands firm in our commitment to driving cultural tourism. We remain committed, as well, to supporting the...
‘Stop the violence’: Neighbors react to deadly Bradenton stabbing
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - In the early morning hours on Sunday, the Manatee County sheriff’s office responded to reports of a stabbing. This was near the 400 block of 60th Avenue East in Bradenton. The public information officer for MCSO, Randy Warren, breaks down the facts,. Deputies were called...
NORTH PORT: Three women, one juvenile arrested for organized theft attempt
NORTH PORT — North Port Police responded to four women trying to steal a number of items from the Cocoplum Village Shops on Sunday, officers stated.
Manatee County joins pending lawsuit to challenge Senate Bill 180
A “potential lawsuit” is now a pending lawsuit since Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 on Sept. 2 to join nine other municipalities to challenge Senate Bill 180. The bill, which prohibits local governments from passing “more restrictive and burdensome” regulations on development, has opened Manatee County up to...
PETA Offers $5,000 Reward For Information On Dog Found With Legs Tied In Ruskin
RUSKIN, Fla. – A small tan and white dog, believed to be a 2-year-old miniature pinscher and chihuahua mix, is recovering after being found abandoned on the side of a road with his front and back legs tied together. PETA is now offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of...
Office manager sentenced to 15 years for defrauding dental practices
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A woman working as an office manager in two Manatee County dental offices has been sent to prison for diverting payments from patients to her personal bank account. Tiffany Denyse Young was sentenced Sept. 3 to 15 years in Florida State Prison followed by 15 years...
Shelter rolls out red carpet for pups at Oscars-themed fundraiser
Anja and Bill Morehouse walk the red carpet with their St. Bernard Ivy. The event drew people and pups to the courtyard at Big Top Brewing. Cliff Scarborough pets Brittany Conrad's Pit Bull Mix, Dobby. Gary Weiner enjoys the experience with his golden retrievers Zane and Zion. Texas, a Great...
Sarasota County commissioners weigh cheaper jail plan that buys only a decade of relief
For years, Sarasota County has struggled with a problem it has yet to solve — a jail built for 773 inmates that now holds well over a thousand.
