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"Benderson Park might be easier for the organizers and governing bodies, but it should be the athletes, and the safety of the athletes, that come first." Archive photo via Eney Jones. SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought-out, we might just post it...

With 64 teams registered, the International Hot Rod Association produced-and-sanctioned St. Petersburg Grand Prix kicked off yesterday with testing for all classes and qualifying for the Pro Class 1 and Factory Stock categories. Beyond that exercise, most of the day’s activity focused on teams setting up for two days...

The city of Palmetto has long been known for its agricultural history, but many have considered the area a pass-through as drivers go to Anna Maria Island or even on to Sarasota and now city leaders are working to refresh the area. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

SARASOTA, FL (MARCH 26, 2026) — Sarasota Paradise today announced the signing of Swedish defender Hugo Bäckstrand. The 20-year-old joins Paradise from the highly renowned academy of Malmö FF, adding a decorated presence to the club’s defensive unit. A national champion and two-time domestic cup winner within the...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Southwest Florida Water Management District has tightened water restrictions as drought conditions continue across the region. The March 24 order, called a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage, requires all residents — including those on private wells — to follow one-day-per-week...

A Sarasota man is looking for answers after a bizarre accident led to a fallen live power line that sparked a fire that damaged his boat and truck.

Hey food lovers! Get ready to dive fork-first into a culinary adventure that’s anything but ordinary. Some restaurant lists feel copied from a brochure, but not this one!. Forget those stuffy restaurant guides. We’re talking about a list that’s as rich and flavorful as the dishes themselves.

A 65-year-old Orlando man is facing a serious felony charge after what was supposed to be a family vacation in Bradenton Beach ended with an allegation that he sexually assaulted a child. Harold Marinus is charged with one count of lewd or lascivious molestation involving a child under 12. He has pleaded not guilty,...

Townhouses are being proposed to replace a bowling alley in Sarasota, a few blocks east of Main Street. Called 2250 Fruitville Townhomes, the project would bring 46 townhomes to 2250 Fruitville Road, where Sarasota Lanes is located. Property owner Sarasota Lanes LLC has submitted an application and site plan with...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents of Longboat Key are asking the Florida Department of Transportation to take one more look at its preferred redesign of the Longboat Key bridge. FDOT’s vison for the new bridge is a 78-foot tall fixed bridge that would have shared-use path for pedestrians and bikers....