Popular restaurants, retailers to join Whole Foods at Sarasota Square
A new Sarasota development housing one of the nation’s most popular grocery chains will also include several other big-name businesses, ranging from a beloved fast-casual restaurant to a trendy eyewear retailer. The first phase of Sarasota Square — the mixed-use project at the intersection of Beneva Road and Tamiami Tr
3 new restaurants coming to this Manatee shopping center, developer says
Three new restaurants are coming to the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour, according to developers of the Bradenton shopping plaza. Located near State Road 64 East and Interstate 75, the Costco and Target-anchored shopping plaza has welcomed a growing list of dining and retail options over the last several years. The new
Is A Traffic Light At A Roundabout Pointless? This Florida County Doesn’t Think So
Traffic lights at a roundabout? It sounds weird, but one Florida county says the unusual setup could solve a major gridlock problem during peak travel times.
Downtown Parking Event Dilemma
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about Downtown Sarasota getting so busy that parking is a big issue during events. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss...
Torburn, Jamestown Announce Next Steps for Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Sarasota Square Mall in Florida
Sarasota, Fla. — Torburn Partners, a real estate development and investment firm based in Chicago, and leasing and placemaking partner Jamestown are moving forward with Sarasota Square, a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Sarasota Square Mall. The mixed-use development spans nearly 100 acres at the corner of South
Gravesites damaged at historic Palmetto cemetery; sheriff’s office investigating
PALMETTO, Fla. — A historic Palmetto cemetery was recently the target of a disturbing act of vandalism. Families are showing up hoping that their loved ones’ graves were spared after deputies say multiple gravesites were damaged at the Old Memphis Cemetery. Lorenzo Turner walks through searching for one...
Gang-Tied Apollo Beach Felon Nailed in Major Coke and Opioid Bust
Hillsborough County deputies say a midweek raid on an Apollo Beach home ended with 25-year-old Abraham Ruelas in cuffs and a stash of drugs and a firearm off the street. The Wednesday search warrant resulted in Ruelas being booked on a slate of felony charges. Ruelas, whom deputies identify as...
Mean Deans Ultimate Dessert Tower
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Dean Donnelly, Owner/Chef of Mean Deans Local Kitchen, joined us with the Ultimate Dessert Tower.
St. Pete Police: Woman sent 150 emails, repeated calls to stalk ex
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — An Indian Rocks Beach woman was arrested on aggravated stalking and injunction violation charges after police say she repeatedly harassed a former partner. Alexis Bryan Rood, 42, is accused of repeatedly harassing her ex despite an active domestic violence injunction. Arrest affidavits state Ro
Historic Bradenton cemetery restoration underway
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A historic African American cemetery in Manatee County is getting some much-needed restoration. Crews have been working at the Adams and Rogers cemeteries chopping trees, installing new trash cans and adding a new gate. Manatee County Commissioner Tal Siddique spearheaded the project after hear
