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
Teen’s Texts Trigger Second Arrest Near Lennard High School In Ruskin
RUSKIN, Fla. – A 17-year-old is back in custody after Hillsborough County deputies caught him lurking near a local campus just months after a weapon arrest. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Valentino Pileggi on Thursday, following a string of digital threats sent to a student at Lennard High School. De
3 Sarasota County Restaurants to Know Before They Open
We found the permits and listings, called the owners, got the scoop. Now, you get the full rundown. Before they open. Here are three new restaurants worth knowing about before the doors even open – all in Sarasota. JavaCone — Sarasota. Address: 5537 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota, FL...
Mother Charged After 6-Year-Old Girl Dies From Injuries Suffered in Oldsmar Crash
A St. Petersburg woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal Oldsmar crash that claimed the life of 6-year-old Janiya, nearly a week after the collision. According to investigators, 27-year-old Jayanna Lajuane Clark was arrested on May 28, 2026, and charged with one count of vehicular homicide and tw
A Historic Florida Rail Site Is Full Of Steam-Era Magic And Mighty Machines
Most people have no idea this historic Florida train ride feels this immersive. A train whistle cuts through the air, and moments later a massive vintage locomotive comes rumbling down the tracks like something from another century. At the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish, Florida, history does not sit quietly...
GoFundMes launched for woman killed, others injured in I-75 crash
PUNTA GORDA — Fundraisers are underway for three people involved in a four-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75.
