Public works supervisor provides rainfall, flooding update
HOLMES BEACH – On Thursday, May 28, Holmes Beach Public Works Director Herb Raybourn distributed an email to the mayor and city commissioners regarding the heavy rainfall and flooding that occurred earlier that morning. “At about 2:40 a.m. this morning, it started raining with an intensity of about 2.4...
Three Sarasota Restaurants Just Got a Nod from the Michelin Guide
Sarasota, rejoice: We don't have to drive to Tampa to eat Michelin Guide-recommended food. Lucky 8 Restaurant, Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery and Tralia all received recognition in the just-released 2026 Michelin Guide, the annual ranking of the best restaurants in the world. Restaurants are awarded one, two or three stars
New Franchisee Soft Opens First of Three Fresh Monkee Locations in Sarasota
Fresh Monkee, the shake franchise serving up “Truly Healty Shakes” is expanding fast in Florida. With five locations currently open in the state, Fresh Monkee has eight more coming through the pipeline. Fesh Monkee’s first Sarasota location, headed up by franchisee Magda Reyes, is set to soft open June 1.
Bradenton police warn teens about ‘teen takeover’ trend
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton police are warning teens and parents after the department said it became aware of the “teen takeover” trend on social media. In a community safety message, police said they want students to enjoy summer break. But they also issued a warning: criminal activity, reckless behavior and di
Human remains found at Newtown work site
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Contractors discovered what they believed were human remains at a work site on Leonard Reid Avenue, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. Workers found the skeletal remains around 8:45 a.m. Friday and called 911, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies responded and coordinated with the...
Senior Friendship Centers receives Selby Foundation grant to improve safety, accessibility at Sarasota campus
Funding will support upgraded parking lot lighting at downtown facility. “For many older adults, something as simple as better lighting can make the difference between staying home and staying connected,” a news release points out. “That idea is behind a $120,000 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to
Massive 103-foot dive tower installed on St. Pete Pier ahead of Red Bull Cliff...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - An elite group of international cliff divers will soon make a historic splash down at the St. Pete Pier. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series stops in St. Petersburg from June 5–6. It is the only stop in the United States this year, and...
Sarasota’s Legendary Hob Nob Reopens — And It’s Every Bit as Good as You...
One of Sarasota’s most beloved old-school eateries is back — and longtime fans of the iconic Hob Nob Drive In are already lining up for a taste of nostalgia. After reopening its doors, the legendary local favorite is once again serving up classic American comfort food with the same charm and welcoming atmosphere that m
Sarasota spring training stadium to get HVAC overhaul
By the time spring training 2027 rolls around, Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota will have new heating and air conditioning systems. At its May 5 meeting, the Sarasota County Commission authorized via consent agenda approval for replacement of a portion of the HVAC system for a total cost not to exceed $6,572,886. And 11 ce
‘Sad and frustrating.’ Critics raise FHP concerns after Bradenton cyclist dies
The Florida Highway Patrol is facing criticism after nearly two weeks without any charges or citations in a fatal crash that killed a beloved cyclist. Troopers say a 24-year-old Sarasota man driving a BMW 330ci entered a designated bike lane along 53rd Avenue West near 66th Street West around 4:25 a.m. May 16 and hit C
