Homebuilder’s Celery Fields plans hit roadblock in talks
At a first mediation hearing, Texas-based DR Horton and Sarasota County did not get to a resolution. Host: Talks on the construction of a controversial Sarasota County housing development hit an impasse once again on Thursday after the developer invoked a rarely used legal tactic. WSLR’s Noah Vinsky reports.
The Best Grouper Sandwich In Florida Is Hiding Inside This No-Nonsense Restaurant
In a state where seafood restaurants are as plentiful as sunshine, Walt’s Fish Market Restaurant in Sarasota stands like a weathered lighthouse among imposters – a beacon of authenticity in a sea of pretenders. You might drive past this place three times before you realize it’s there, tucked...
Sarasota commemorates September 11 tragedy
The area has closer ties to the event than just about anywhere, save for New York and Washington D.C. Host: A first-responder ceremony in Sarasota reminded us of 9/11, and Ramon Lopez has a report reminding us of this area’s close ties to the events of that day in 2001.
7 Enormous Flea Markets In Florida That Are Almost Too Good To Be True
Want to discover enormous flea markets in Florida with unbelievable deals?. These 7 huge markets offer incredible bargains and amazing finds!. 1. Red Barn Flea Market (Bradenton) Don’t let the name fool you into thinking this place is just about farming. The Red Barn Flea Market is a wonderland...
The Mouth-Watering French Toast At This Amish Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere...
Hidden among Sarasota’s palm trees and beach-bound traffic sits a slice of the Midwest so authentic you’ll wonder if you’ve somehow teleported to Ohio. Der Dutchman isn’t just serving breakfast—it’s offering a religious experience disguised as French toast that has Floridians setting their alarms for ungodly hours...
A Miami-born restaurant with star-shaped pizza is expanding in Florida
An artisan pizzeria with South Beach roots is expanding across the state. Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza has signed a lease in Bradenton near Interstate 75, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, according to plans of the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour. The new restaurant will be in a 2,300-square-foot building near Hobby Lobby,...
Sandbag stations open in Sarasota County Sept. 14
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County will operate self-service sandbag stations this Sunday, Sept. 14. The stations will be at three locations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:. Empty bags and sand will be provided, but please remember to BYOS (bring your own shovel). For more information, please visit the...
Moffitt Cancer Center provides free screenings in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Back for another year – the Moffitt Cancer Center hosted a free cancer screening clinic on Saturday. It’s the second in 6 months. The event, sponsored by the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, was planned in coordination with community partners like the Tampa Bay Community Cancer Network and Child’s Park...
A Dutch Shepherd dog, Dexter, seeks forever love after being rescued from a terrible...
What happens when a dog's world completely changes? Dexter, a 10-year-old Dutch Shepherd dog, proves that it's never too late for a second chance. This remarkable boy needs a new home after he was rescued from terrible conditions that left him severely underweight, missing fur, and covered in painful sores.
Investigation underway in Sarasota drowning
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that occurred in Sarasota on Saturday.
