Lakewood Ranch development under construction after 20 years of setbacks
Construction around Lakewood Ranch is an ordinary sight, but to see construction on Rodeo Drive between The Fish Hole Miniature Golf and Michael Saunders and Co. is extraordinary. At least it is extraordinary considering the parcel's history. The plans for the parcel along Lake Uihlein have undergone countless revision
Manatee County allocates money to restore desecrated Black gravesites
Manatee County commissioners passed a motion on Tuesday to allocate $100,000 in discretionary funding to the restoration of Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto. It was discovered last week that 17 gravesites at the historically Black cemetery were desecrated, including broken burial vault lids, cracked concrete and spray-
Sarasota will expand paid parking hours, increase fines after commissioners’ approval
There are some big changes ahead when it comes to parking in Sarasota.
Suspected ATM fraudster sought by Venice police
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Venice Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person they believe was committing ATM fraud. The person, attempting to hide his identity from surveillance cameras with a blue hoodie, was seen conducting fraudulent ATM transactions April 22-23 at multiple Venice-are
Iconic Tampa Bay BBQ Fest and Competition returns this weekend with stellar music lineup
St. Pete’s most gastronomically-pleasing event is taking over the downtown waterfront this weekend. The Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival & Competition is turning Vinoy Park into a full weekend of hog heaven, taking place this Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24. The 9th annual festival is a sprawling celebration of great...
9/11 steel beam in Sarasota Tuesday
The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is this year, and a piece of that history is traveling across the county. FOX 13’s Heather Healy reports.
Sarasota developer proposes 18-story mixed-income tower
A proposed 18-story mixed-income tower near Burns Court is continuing through Sarasota’s development review process as developers seek approvals tied to Florida’s Live Local Act and local downtown density incentives. Naples-based Barron Collier Companies is proposing the Adagio development at 398 Burns Court in partner
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 21-27
5 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail. Celebrate the opening of the latest exhibitions at Art Center Sarasota, where admission is free and works are for sale. The exhibitions include “Anja Palombo: Composed,” “Designing the Cultural Coast” (co-curated by Marty Hylton),“Cat Tesla: Living by the Water” and
Sarasota School Icon Paul Rudolph’s Walker Guest House Is for Sale for $2 Million...
One of Paul Rudolph’s smallest but most significant buildings has returned to the market with a very large price tag. The Walker Guest House, the architect’s compact 1952 beach retreat first built on Sanibel Island, is listed for $2 million through Basic.Space after a recent appearance in Los Angeles, where it was reas
Southwest Florida’s main water reserve is half-empty as drought cuts supply to 8 months
"History has shown us that voluntary water restrictions do not work."

















