Two charged after firearm brought to Venice High School
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 15-year-old girl was charged after bringing a firearm onto Venice High School’s campus this week, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. School officials said the school received a report Feb. 3 that a student had a weapon. Administrators, working with law enforcement, “responded...
Urban planner shares bold ideas to solve flooding on St. Armands
Nearly every person who has spent time on St. Armands Circle — residents, tourists, locals guiding out-of-town friends and family — has a memory about the retail and restaurant mecca. A lobster dinner at a fancy restaurant. A pair of shoes bought with friends. An ice cream cone.
Meet the island kitchens setting the standard for a seriously good lobster roll
Few dishes offer a humble take on a high-priced catch quite like a lobster roll. It’s lobster without the white tablecloths — just the sweet snap of the meat, a warm or chilled bun and whatever mix of butter or mayo the chef swears by. On our barrier...
WATCH: St. Pete police ask for help identifying 2 men involved in street brawl
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department released a video, asking for the public’s help identifying the two men involved in a physical altercation on the 1600 block of Central Avenue on Nov. 1. At 2 a.m., a group of men walked on Central Avenue when they were approached by two unknown […]
SMH Named One of Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 – Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recognized among the nation’s “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals®” in an independent quality analysis provided by Premier Inc. and published in Modern Healthcare today. The prestigious list, shared during American Heart Month, is based on an analysis of...
Manatee County warns against harassment as skyway cruise port debate intensifies
TERRA CEIA, Fla. - Manatee County leaders are speaking out after what they describe as harassment and threats aimed at county employees and their families over a proposed cruise terminal near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. In a statement released Wednesday, County Administrator Charlie Bishop said staff members have...
Is a new Olive Garden coming to Manatee County? Here’s what we know
Olive Garden is bringing its signature endless breadsticks, salads and soups to Ellenton. The Darden Restaurants brand signed a lease for a restaurant at 5710 20th St. E., a company spokesperson said. It’s planned to the west of Ruby Tuesday’s near Interstate 75 and U.S. 301, according to building records filed with...
Venice High School mother concerned after student sneaks weapon into school, principal responds
VENICE, Fla. - In a statement sent to families and FOX 13, Venice High School confirmed a student managed to bring a weapon to school on Tuesday. Then on Wednesday, the school announced this was a breach of safety protocols. What we know:. The principal, Zoltan Kerestely, wrote in the...
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks
Following a six-month pause in the wake of damage to county park gulf and bay access boat launch facilities, the Sarasota County Commission on Jan. 27 unanimously approved implementing a pilot program that requires charter boat captains to purchase permits to operate at county-owned ramps and seawalls. In June 2025,...
Teen accused of church mass shooting threat
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma.
