At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
County approves developer-led Manasota Beach Road extension
The commissioners vote unanimously, despite opposition about flooding, traffic and environmental impact. Host: Developer Pat Neal did get his road cutting travel time to beaches for residents of Wellen Park, one of the biggest and fastest growing new developments in the region. The Sarasota County Commission let him...
Sarasota 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. Hallways double as sleeping quarters. Inspections flag chronic overcrowding. And every proposed fix has come with a price tag large enough to give taxpayers pause.
What’s coming to this new Bradenton shopping center? A Publix store and more
One of Bradenton’s newest neighborhoods has several dining and shopping options minutes away from its residential community. SeaFlower’s Village Center is the commercial development near the homes being built south of the Cortez Road West and 75th Street West intersection. Publix is anchoring the plaza, which has a...
FDOT Orders City to Remove VOTA Sidewalk Art
BRADENTON — Bradenton's Village of the Arts (VOTA) became another victim of a new state law targeting the removal of all "asphalt art" on roads, sidewalks, and crosswalks. The local art community was awakened before dawn on Tuesday to the sight of their sidewalk murals being pressure-washed by city officials without...
5-Year-Old Girl Dies After Getting Swept into Storm Drain While Playing with Brothers
A 5-year-old girl has died after being swept into a storm drain in Florida. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported that Zaria Miller was pulled into a storm drain by a strong current on Bahia Vista Street in Sarasota shortly before 6:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 24, according to CBS affiliate WTSP and […]
Crews remove sidewalk art from Bradenton’s Village of the Arts
Residents react with dismay – and repainting plans. Host: On Wednesday, water trucks and street cleaners rumbled down the streets of Bradenton’s secluded but iconic Village of the Arts. City crews then spent the day erasing sidewalk art. Many Bradenton residents are decrying it as an act of censorship, and some seem...
‘Friends of Wimauma’ group forms to help the Hispanic immigrant communtiy
TAMPA, Fla. — Some residents in Wimauma have come together to provide support for the immigrant community in the area. They call themselves The Friends of Wimauma. While only newly formed, the group is looking to establish its roots to help everyone. As the phrase goes, "community is stronger...
The Onion Brick At This Old-Timey Steakhouse In Florida Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Sometimes the most memorable part of a steakhouse isn’t the steak at all – it’s that unexpected side dish that haunts your dreams for weeks afterward. At PRIME Serious Steak in Venice, Florida, that dream-haunting creation is their legendary Onion Brick. Imagine layers upon layers of sweet...
Owner of Sash and Sill appears before judge facing 27 charges of fraud
SARASOTA, Fla. - Appearing once again in front of a judge, this time in Sarasota County, the owner of the window and door installation company 'Sash and Sill' is under arrest. Todd Hoch faces 27 counts of fraud. Prosecutors said Hoch took hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers, without...
