Tax reform could blow $10M hole in Venice’s budget
VENICE — The city will see a $10 million loss of property tax revenue if the “worst-case” tax reform proposal passes and is approved by state voters, Finance Director Linda Senne said.
StayTerra files lawsuit against Jennifer Kaleta, AMI Premier Properties
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – On Dec. 19, StayTerra Vacations filed a civil lawsuit against Jennifer Warren-Kaleta, AMI Premier Properties and 21 property-specific LLCs. On that same day, StayTerra Vacations filed a similar civil lawsuit against Kiri Stewart, Magnolia Cottages LLC and 10 property-specific LLCs (as previously...
Building safer roads for cyclists worth a discussion in Manatee County
It is borderline crazy that it takes a tragedy for us to discuss a critical issue. The death of Village Idiots member Patrick Franklin Sr. on Jan. 22 on El Conquistador Parkway, just east of 43rd Street West in Bradenton, has left the cycling community both shocked and angry. Village...
Landmark downtown Sarasota hotel torn down for new project
A new development in downtown Sarasota has taken a big step forward with an even bigger demolition: the Hyatt Regency, after more than 50 years as a landmark waterfront property just off U.S. 41, has been totally torn down. Delray Beach-based developer Kolter Urban is overseeing the redevelopment project, which...
Soccer fight leaves victim’s car damaged
Fight: Having been notified by a pedestrian there was a fight underway behind a nearby business, an officer arrived to find a black male on top of a white male engaging in fisticuffs. A verbal command to cease and desist all hostilities went ignored, and as fists continued flying the...
Major I-75 delays due to Wednesday morning crash
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Morning commuters are stuck in a 20 minute delay on I-75 southbound. Crews are clearing a crash at Fruitville Road, with the right lane blocked. Currently, delays are back to near State Road 70.
Does this VOTA restaurant ‘disturb the peace?’ Bradenton officials weigh in
A neighborhood dispute over live music at a restaurant in Bradenton’s arts district became a debate about the essence of the district. On Jan. 28, the Bradenton City Council considered a Village of the Arts resident’s appeal to stop live music at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food. After hearing testimony from neighbors,...
Rendering of unidentified man possibly killed by ‘Hog Trail Killer’ made with new technology
NORTH PORT — New DNA technology has helped cold-case homicide investigators create a rendering of a man who may have been killed by Daniel Conahan, also known as the “Hog Trail Killer.”
Manatee County Appraiser promises to fix costly mistake in this year’s tax rolls
Property owners who saw big breaks in their property taxes, but suffered no storm damage, will likely see the values of their properties return to previous levels this tax year. Property taxes are the main method of raising funds by local governments, Longboat Key included, and the devastation caused by...
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 19-23 in Lakewood Ranch
A home in Wild Blue at Waterside on Blue Shell Loop topped the week’s sales. David Lawrence Goldman, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1122 Blue Shell Loop to Axentis Investment Group Inc. for $3.35 million. Built in 2025, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,290 square feet of living area....
