Repairs to begin on Sarasota County’s Manasota Key Road
Manasota Key Road is expected to be fully repaired by Summer 2029, following damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton . The county announced on Monday that the road has reopened after a portion north of Blind Pass Park was fixed, a project that included “hurricane debris removal, establishment of a new base,...
Motorcyclist arrested after crash kills pedestrian in Bradenton, police say
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Bradenton Police Department said a pedestrian was killed after being struck by two vehicles Friday evening. The crash happened near the intersection at Manatee Avenue and 21st Street East when a pedestrian attempted to cross the street. The person was hit by a motorcycle that left the...
Sarasota Station Apartments breaks ground as 20-year vision becomes reality
SARASOTA, Fla - Rent has gone up and so have the prices of homes, so much so, that some are being priced out of Sarasota. Now, a new workforce housing complex is hoping to solve some of those problems. One Stop Housing broke ground Thursday morning on a new building....
Capybara fans meet residents of future habitat CapyCove
TAMPA, Fla. - The world's largest rodents seem to be popping up all over Tampa Bay, but like many other capybaras, the trio with CapyCove, seem to be welcomed by most. CapyCove is set to be a 1,700-square-foot outdoor capybara experience in St. Petersburg, opening in June. The semiaquatic animals will be around a...
Florida Chief Financial Officer awards $1.7 Million towards immigration enforcement
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer handed out more than $1.7 million to local law enforcement agencies to assist with immigration enforcement. At a press conference Thursday, Blaise Ingoglia said the funding reimburses agencies participating in the federal 287(g) program. Sheriff’s offices in Polk, Hernando, Sarasota,...
Dead Bob’s Has Another Expansion Coming: Dead Bob’s Waterfront Kitchen
Back in December, What Now reported on plans for Dead Bob’s to open a sister restaurant, Bob’s Side Piece. That project is moving along steadily, and Dead Bob’s owner Ben Scherlis—who is launching Bob’s Side Piece in partnership with Jim Breazeale of DeLosa’s Pizzeria—says its expected to open in mid-February in St....
Former boxer breaks down as brother testifies in re-sentencing trial
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Day four of the re-sentencing trial for former local boxer Dwight Eaglin brought high emotion to the courtroom for the second straight day. Eaglin broke down this morning as his older brother took the stand to testify on his behalf. ABC7 News captured video of Eaglin crying when his brother...
Braden River VFW dishes out thanks to East Manatee firefighters
Smoke was wafting from the back of the East Manatee Fire Rescue’s administration building off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard on Wednesday. But there was no need to call for a fire engine. Dave Daily, commander of the Braden River VFW Post 12055, was grilling hamburgers and hotdogs on the screened-in...
Florida Weather Alert: Above-Normal Temperatures Jan 24–30 in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Miami, Florida – Floridians could notice a more springlike feel returning late next week as a warmer-than-normal pattern sets up across the Sunshine State, bringing mild mornings and above-average afternoon...
Proposed resolution would affirm Sarasota County Schools’ collaboration with ICE
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A proposed Sarasota County Schools resolution would affirm the schools’ cooperation with all state and local law enforcement, including ICE. “We have really an A-plus team that’s going to abide by the law. We’re going to cooperate,” said Sarasota School Board Chair Bridget Ziegler....
