Man arrested on stolen e-bike, wanted for California felony
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) took a man into custody after they found him riding a stolen e-bike at night on the Legacy Trail. Deputies allegedly recovered suspicious items including a vest labeled “Police.”. The SCSO air unit spotted a suspicious person riding an...
From Tennessee To St. Petersburg: 46-Year Florida Mystery Ends As John Doe Identified
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- The final unidentified person mystery on the St. Petersburg Police Department’s cold case list has been laid to rest. After nearly half a century of anonymity, the man previously known only as a “John Doe” has been identified as 29-year-old Johnny Bradshaw of Tennessee.
Bradenton launches new platform for city info and services. How does it work?
The City of Bradenton has launched a new online portal for residents to submit service requests and access important city information. On the new public web portal, MyBradenton 311 , residents can now submit service requests that include photos and locations. The platform then automatically alerts the appropriate...
New retailers coming to Sarasota mixed-use project on Main Street
A mixed-use development on Sarasota’s Main Street will be gaining new retailers in the months ahead. Aster & Links, located at Main Street and Links Avenue, will welcome a Pilates studio, interior design showroom and wellness concept, with more retailers on the way, according to a statement from Belpointe OZ, the...
Sarasota window and door dealer acquires Sarasota Glass & Mirror
All Glass & Windows, a Sarasota-based window and door business, has acquired Sarasota Glass & Mirror. The acquisition expands the company’s residential offerings, adds an expert procurement and installation team to its staff and "brings a renowned brand into the All Glass & Windows family," according to a statement.
FHP: Motorcyclist dies in crash with van
OSPREY — A 25-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday in a crash at State Road 681 and Isla Palma Road in Osprey, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘It was just a regular, normal day:’ Sarasota shooting victims’ clinic staff speak out
NOKOMIS — Early Tuesday, Osprey PolyClinic co-owners David Mayer and Era Rubalsky held a meeting with founder Anatoly Ioffe.
These 2 Florida spots among USA TODAYs 2026 Restaurants of the Year
USA TODAY Network food writers have been hard at work. If you're looking for a new restaurant to try, or want a meal that's especially memorable, they've just released the USA TODAY’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year list. ➤ What's best restaurant near you? See full list of 2026 Restaurants of the Year The list...
Agape Flights pilots killed in Haiti plane crash identified: ‘Our hearts are heavy’
VENICE, Fla. - The pilots killed in the Agape plane crash in Haiti have been identified by the organization. Agape Flights said in a press release on Thursday that their team is mourning the loss of Pilots Patrick Decker and Kory Elleby. Both died when the Agape cargo plane crashes in the mountains of Haiti.
Sarasota favorite makes USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list
The casual waterfront seafood dining spot Tide Tables , located in the historic commercial fishing village of Cortez that borders north Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, has been named to USA TODAY’s 2026 list of best restaurants in the country . The USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year 2026 list, released...

















