‘No swim’ zone temporarily implemented at Bean Point after multiple drownings, mayor says
Temporary "no swim" signs have been posted on a certain part of Bean Point Beach.
Sarasota residents face 10% rise in water bills
County justifies spike with needs of a growing population, new infrastructure in DeSoto, and necessity to charge for online payments. Host: The cost of living in the area keeps rising. The latest: If you live in unincorporated Sarasota County, expect to pay nearly 10% more for your water bill. Low-income households...
St. Pete city council votes to raise utility rates starting in October
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete homeowners are bracing for a nearly double-digit utility rate increase. Thursday night, St. Petersburg City Council approved raising water, sewer and trash bills another 9% on average as the city fast-tracks long-overdue upgrades. For most people in the city, that means an extra...
9 Florida Restaurants That Fly Under The Radar But Stay Packed
Florida’s food scene goes way beyond the tourist traps and celebrity chef hotspots. Some of the tastiest meals come from places you won’t find in glossy travel magazines. I’ve spent years hunting down these hidden gems – restaurants that locals protect like secret fishing spots. These nine culinary treasures might...
Sarasota will not raise homeowners’ taxes to pay for stormwater, after 5-0 vote
About a dozen people affected by last year's floods spoke out against the prospect of raising taxes on homeowners to pay for stormwater maintenance, during a Sarasota County commission meeting on Friday. They said the county had not shown it really needed the extra money. "Where are the much-needed solutions?...
NORTH PORT: North Port budget gets first OK
NORTH PORT — North Port's budget is taking shape, and some fee increases took steps toward becoming a reality this week.
Florida doctor reflects on response on 9/11
September 11, 2025 marks 24 years since terrorists attacked the United States. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon talks with a Sarasota doctor who was working in New York on 9/11.
LWR Conversational Spanish breaks down language barriers
Lakewood Ranch’s Jodi Kaupla, who has worked in customer service at Target for five years, said connecting with her customers is important, especially when English is not their first language. “They light up when you try to engage them in their own language, even if it's only a few...
15th annual Remember the Fallen run honors people lost during 9/11 attacks
NORTH PORT — Local firefighters say those lost to the attack on Sept. 11, 2001 will never be forgotten.
Manatee County, City of Venice close major property purchases totaling $35.3 million
Manatee County and the City of Venice have finalized property acquisitions totaling $35.3 million, both facilitated by Sarasota-based Ian Black Real Estate. Manatee County purchased a 101,000-square-foot, two-story office building on 11.28 acres, at 9000 Town Center Parkway, in Lakewood Ranch,(pictured above) for...
