Town hall meeting to focus on Christian nationalism
VENICE — Civil rights attorney Amanda Tyler will conduct a virtual town hall meeting April 26 on the “threat” posed by Christian nationalism.
Manatee leaders want to reduce flooding. Here’s how much it might cost you
Manatee County leaders are also considering new fees for developers.
Neigh-borhood watch: Sarasota deputies wrangle runaway horses
SARASOTA, Fla. (CBS12) — A midnight rodeo was canceled early Friday after deputies wrangled four runaway horses in Sarasota. Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) deputies say they found four horses wandering the roadway at 3 a.m. on Cutting Horse Trail. Deputies reported that one horse was found in distress...
New Data Reveals the 25 Most Expensive Neighborhoods to Purchase Real Estate in Florida...
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A Circus Fortune Built This Venetian Mansion with Marble Bathtubs, 24-Karat Gold Fixtures, and...
Ca’ d’Zan looks like someone dropped a Venetian palace into Florida. That someone was circus tycoon John Ringling, who filled his ‘House of John’ with $1.5 million worth of European art, secret passages, and a private elevator just for bringing up bootlegged liquor during Prohibition. Here’s...
24-Year-Old Florida Man Scratches His Way To A $1 Million Lottery Fortune
The Florida Lottery revealed Thursday that Miami resident Randy Villalpando, 24, won a top prize of $1 million in the popular 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Randy Villalpando received his $640,000 payout in a single payment at the Lottery’s Miami District Office. The winning lottery ticket purchased by Randy...
One of the best seafood restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton reopening after storm shutdown
After being forced to shut down following extensive flood damage from Hurricane Helene, one of the best seafood restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee is set to reopen. The beloved Blue Marlin restaurant, tucked away on bustling Bridge Street in the tiny city of Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, is expected to reopen...
Grady Judd: ‘Very violent’ gang members, associates arrested in organized retail theft ring
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says five illegal immigrants are suspected in a string of liquor thefts and robberies. The suspects are believed to be members or associates of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, according to Judd. All five suspects face enhanced charges due to their immigration status, with...
Couple in The Villages could be fined over illicit landscaping bed
A landscaping bed too close to a neighbor’s property line must be removed within 30 days or the property owners could face fines, Community Development District 10 supervisors decided Thursday. A complaint about a landscaping bed constructed without architectural approval was filed Jan. 15 against the owners of a...
14 Reasons People Are Saying Goodbye to Florida: The Hidden Truth Behind the Exodus
Florida has long been a magnet for those seeking sunshine, no state income tax, and a vibrant lifestyle. However, a growing number of residents are packing their bags and leaving the Sunshine State. While the allure of warm weather and lower taxes initially draws many, the reality of life in...