St. Pete Beach tells TradeWinds: Move Country Thunder off the sand
ST. PETE BEACH — The city manager has directed TradeWinds Island Resort to move the Country Thunder music festival off the beach, and the resort has not said whether it will comply. In a March 31 letter to TradeWinds and Country Thunder Executive Director Kim Blevins, City Manager Frances...
The Enormous Flea Market In Florida That’s Worth Driving Across The State For
There are places in Florida that make you question every weekend you’ve spent doing literally anything else, and the Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton is absolutely one of them. This sprawling marketplace has been luring treasure hunters, bargain seekers, and curious wanderers for decades, and once you visit,...
Less water, more people doesn’t add up in Sarasota County | Letters
Save water - unless you're building homes We are under extreme water restrictions , yet we build and build for more and more residents to use more and more water. Is there no end to insanity? Helen Lawrence, Venice Lots of new homes, not so much water I have been living here for over 20 years and have been mostly happy. Maybe someone can explain this water...
Sarasota Film Festival comes of age
The first decade of the Sarasota Film Festival was a heady time. Academy Award winners, Emmy and Golden Globe recipients and rockstar musicians flocked to the warmth and beauty of Sarasota for the glitzy spring gathering, hanging out at the beach by day, walking the red carpet at night and enjoying the free-flowing wine and high spirits at raucous late night after-parties...
Venice man accused of killing boss during fight: Police
VENICE, Fla. - One man is dead and another has been arrested following a fight between an employer and employee in Venice, according to police. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Monday, Venice police officers responded to reports of an altercation in the 200 block of South Grove Street. According to...
Best pizza restaurant in Sarasota? Vote now for the champion!
Following a heated third round , the field of contenders in our 2026 Best Pizza in Sarasota Challenge readers' choice poll has been sliced down again. Now it’s time for the Championship Game, where your votes will decide which restaurant earns the ultimate local pizza title. Did your favorite Sarasota pizza restaurant make the cut? Check out the Round 3 winners below and cast your vote to...
Search Continues for Missing Endangered Man Last Seen Near Treasure Island Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG — Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department are continuing their search for 75-year-old Anthony Barlow, who has been missing since Sunday, April 5, 2026. Investigators say Barlow was seen at approximately 4:20 p.m. on April 5 after leaving on foot near 46th Street South and 5th...
Update: Man arrested in homicide, victim identified
UPDATE: North Port Police have released the name of the victim in the April 4 homicide on Brassy Loop.
75-year-old man goes missing in St. Petersburg, last seen in Treasure Island
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for 75-year-old Anthony Barlow after he disappeared Sunday afternoon. He was reported missing at 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, when he was seen near 46th Street and 5th Avenue South. Police utilized patrol vehicles, drones, bloodhounds and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s helicopter to […]
D1 Training Opens its Doors for Youth and Adult Classes
When Jeremy and Veda Milin were looking to enroll their three children in strength and conditioning classes to supplement their sports practices, the couple found it challenging to find a program that was both comprehensive and affordable. Instead, the Milins decided to open D1 Training themselves, offering a range of youth and adult classes for anyone interested in improving their fitness.
