T4 KartPlex in Palmetto offers mini-fueled adrenaline rush
PALMETTO, Fla. — There is a place in Palmetto where mini-machines roar. Welcome to the ethanol-fueled fun at T4 KartPlex. “These are professional go karts and go about 45 miles an hour, which is the fastest the state of Florida will let us go,” said Andy Haase. As...
SMH Again Earns Spot on “World’s Best Hospitals” List
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has once again been named among the world’s top medical centers in Newsweek’s 8th annual World’s Best Hospitals rankings, released today. SMH remains the only health system in southwest Florida ever to earn a place on the prestigious global list — the flagship Sarasota hospital has been...
Cops: Woman charged in trafficking in stolen goods
ENGLEWOOD — Deputies in two counties found themselves investigating similar burglaries in the Englewood area.
Feds Hit Palmetto Man With Cryptic Charge in Body Disposal Case
Federal prosecutors said today that a Palmetto man has been charged in a federal case accusing him of illegally disposing of a deceased body. The brief announcement appeared online, referenced the FBI’s Tampa field office and offered almost nothing else. Authorities released no additional facts in the post and...
Crash involving dump truck slowing I-75 near Charlotte County line
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A crash involving multiple vehicles is blocking one southbound lane at MM-173 on I-75 at the Sarasota/Charlotte County line. One of the vehicles, a dump truck, is on it’s side on the guardrail in the center median. Both directions are slow due to onlookers...
Hungry pelican seen entering Publix near Bradenton taken to rehab center
HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A pelican was spotted moving as a panhandler on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Video captured the bird standing outside a Publix supermarket in Holmes Beach, located west of Bradenton, before he strolled through the front entrance. Witnesses said the bird appeared to be looking...
Duff’s Famous Wings brings its award-winning recipes to Sarasota
Upstate New York snowbirds and transplants have quickly discovered the newest Duff’s Famous Wings restaurant, which opened Feb. 9 in Sarasota. Duff’s Famous Wings has been producing award-winning Buffalo wings for nearly six decades. Many of those patrons who now live or vacation locally have found the Sarasota...
PHOTOS: Rare sighting of bald eagles in Sarasota County
A Sarasota County dispatcher snapped some majestic pictures of bald eagles that were hanging out on a radio tower.
Beyond the Listing: Finding the Perfect Place on Longboat Key
In a real estate landscape dominated by listing sites offering little context or connection (think “Sales” or “Realtor” .com), finding the perfect place on Longboat Key requires something more nuanced: local knowledge. That’s where The Bruce Myer Group stands apart. Bruce Myer (brucemyer.com) and his...
Raise a Glass: Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub Kicks Off a New Era with Anniversary...
Excitement is brewing at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub, where new owners Dana and Eric Rothgery are set to celebrate their anniversary on February 28th. They’ve taken the reins of this beloved Bradenton institution, and they’re pulling out all the stops to mark the occasion. From 5 to 9 pm, the community is invited to...
