‘Second chances’ begin with life lessons
SARASOTA — Just because a person is behind bars doesn't mean they can't learn life skills.
Lightning strikes ignite fireworks, cause injuries during July 4 thunderstorms, Florida
Severe thunderstorms affected large areas of central and west Florida on July 4, causing multiple lightning-related incidents during outdoor Independence Day celebrations. Central Florida, which experiences some of the highest lightning densities in the United States, was the focus of two significant events: a...
Residents still upset over Manasota Beach Road project
ENGLEWOOD — When Sarasota County commissioners agreed to trade out a costly project to expand Manasota Beach Road with a four-lane “expressway” in April, people were initially impressed.
A Roundup of Every Single Downtown Sarasota Condo Project Right Now
In downtown Sarasota, from U.S. 41 to U.S 301 and Fruitville Road to Mound Street, nine condominium projects are rising or proposed, possibly adding another 717 condo units and 153 hotel rooms to the city. Most of them are high-end (construction costs hover at $500 per square foot) and unapologetically lavish. Our...
Hundreds still displaced in St. Pete eight months after Hurricane Helene
ST. PETERSBURG – More than eight months after Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s west coast, over 1,200 residents near St. Petersburg remain displaced, living in temporary shelters, packed in with relatives or in unstable conditions with no clear path to permanent housing, according to city officials. As the...
Chuck’s arcade for grown-ups opens in St. Pete
A new arcade has opened in St. Pete, allowing adults to let their inner child out to play.
Police Beat for July 5, 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:
Live Local tower project ups residential units, commercial space
Taking advantage of the State of Florida’s Live Local legislation, the plan for Adagio made its first official appearance before the city of Sarasota’s Development Review Committee on July 2. Developers planned the twin-tower project, built above a shared podium and parking structure, for the northeast quadrant of...
Car left on its roof after suspected drunk driving crash on 4th of July...
A car was left on its roof after a suspected drunk driving crash on the Fourth of July in Venice.
Bradenton gets state funds to upgrade stormwater infrastructure
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Bradenton has been awarded $8.3 million from the recently approved state budget to modernize and upgrade stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. The funding will support the following projects:. Lift Station 8 Relocation - $2 million. Sanitary Sewer Lining - $750,000. Southwest...
