Sidewalk art removal continues in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The city of Sarasota worked to remove sidewalk art on Burns Court Friday. This comes as a director order from the Florida Department of Transportation. Visitors to the Suncoast expressed their disappointment in the removal, saying it’s sad to see the hard work of the artists be erased.
2 men arrested for attempting to block St. Pete street mural remover, police say
Two men were arrested after authorities say they attempted to block Florida Department of Transportation crews who were painting over a local street mural.
St. Pete PD’s marine unit stepping up patrols ahead of Labor Day weekend
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As thousands of boaters hit the water this Labor Day weekend, the St. Petersburg Police Department’s Marine Unit is stepping up patrols across Tampa Bay. What we know:. Officers are watching for boaters under the influence, unsafe speeds in no-wake zones and inexperienced operators on...
SPLC jumps into lawsuit over homeless people in St. Pete’s Williams Park
Progressive People’s Action, with help from the nonprofit civil rights organization, filed a motion to intervene in a restaurant owner’s attempt to compel the city to enforce a statute banning overnight public sleeping.
‘Sarasota Fights Fentanyl Walk’ to remember, provide lifesaving resources to community
SARASOTA, Fla. - Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in Tampa Bay area communities for years. Those impacted by the drug are coming together this Monday for the second annual "Sarasota Fights Fentanyl Walk." It will be a day of remembrance and potentially a lifesaving resource to help those battling...
Water quality health advisory again issued for Palma Sola South beach in Manatee County
Health authorities in Manatee County have again issued a water quality health advisory cautioning swimmers about high levels of fecal bacteria at Palma Sola South beach ahead of Labor Day weekend. The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County issued the advisory on Friday afternoon, Aug. 29, after water samples...
Manatee School Board picks new superintendent
Laurie Breslin is a promotion from within. Host: After the ousting of superintendent Jason Wysong in May, the School Board of Manatee County has finally selected his permanent replacement. WSLR’s Noah Vinsky tells us who. Noah Vinsky: Following a months-long superintendent selection process, the Manatee County School...
Sarasota Shelter Pawsitively Packed: Reduced Fees This Weekend To Find Pets A Home
SARASOTA, Fla. – Sarasota County Animal Services is urgently seeking forever homes for its adoptable pets as the shelter has reached full capacity for dogs and is nearing capacity for cats and kittens. With 22 dogs, 40 cats, and kittens currently available for adoption, the shelter is encouraging community members to...
‘Punishing people for sleeping outside will not end homelessness,’ SPLC files motion to intervene...
A Bay area organization is looking to joins an ongoing legal battle between the city of St. Petersburg and a business owner.
FIRST LOOK – Pork Roll Pete’s
🗣️ What’s in a Name? Sometimes not all that much. In this case, a lot! Not only does the name of the place make you grin. But the product that they serve has a crazy story all its own!. Every region in this country has its unique...
