Palmetto nonprofit to transform empty lot to a temporary park
PALMETTO, Fla. — Parts of downtown Palmetto could soon change from empty lots into community hotspots. A Manatee County nonprofit wants to add “pocket parks,” areas of green space designed to give people a place to gather, relax and bring more life back to historic downtown. At...
Manatee County among 14 Southwest Florida counties under water restrictions
A staple of living in Lakewood Ranch is the look of green, manicured lawns, but Manatee County is encouraging residents to tolerate browning grass due to “extreme” drought conditions. “We’ve got water for drinking,” Commissioner George Kruse said. “But what we don’t want is people watering their lawns...
FHP: Fatal crash shuts down all northbound lanes of Sunshine Skyway Bridge
All northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge are closed due to a fatal crash
A lesser-known Florida swap meet with deals you simply can’t beat
Tucked away on South Tuttle Avenue in Sarasota, Florida, the Sarasota Swap Meet and Flea Market is one of those hidden gems that locals swear by but visitors rarely hear about. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 AM to 5 PM, this outdoor market draws bargain hunters, antique lovers, and curious shoppers looking for...
Couple gets new home, courtesy of HUD funding, county recovery program
ENGLEWOOD — Sarasota County officials celebrated the completion of one of the county's first newly constructed homes through the Resilient SRQ Housing Recovery Program.
Small dive flag can make big difference after diver dragged to surface off Venice...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A scuba diver was dragged 60 yards from the ocean floor to the surface last week after a boat snagged her dive flag off Venice Beach. Stephanie Holtey was diving at 23 feet when the incident occurred. “We were at 23 feet and I got ripped...
VIDEO: Sarasota police officers save man attempting to take his own life
Three Sarasota police officers helped save a man who was attempting to take his own life on the sixth floor of a downtown parking garage last Friday.
Apollo Beach ‘drug dealer’ convicted after woman overdoses on fentanyl, drowns in bathtub: DOJ
A federal jury found Ludwin Borgen, 49, guilty of distributing fentanyl that led to a woman’s overdose and drowning in a bathtub in March 2022. Investigators say the victim had extremely high fentanyl levels in her system, and Borgen was arrested after trying to sell more drugs during a meet-up that was set up by...
Fruitville bowling alley submits plans to redevelop into 4-story townhomes
As the transformation of Fruitville Road near downtown continues eastward, the redevelopment of the vacant Sarasota Lanes bowling center at Lime Avenue near Main Street is next up for redevelopment. The owner of the nearly 2-acre site, Sarasota Lanes LLC, is proposing demolition of the 29,702-square-foot commercial...
City of Sarasota Will Give Away 200 Trees on April 18
One of the City of Sarasota's most popular events is back: On Saturday, April 18, city residents are invited to participate in a tree giveaway from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Participants can select one of 200 juvenile free trees provided by the city while supplies last. Species include:. Live...
