Warm Mineral Springs closed because of death at the park
North Port Police say they were called to the park Monday afternoon when a visitor was found unresponsive. The park will be closed while the investigation continues.
Couple Arrested Using Counterfeit Money
A few weeks ago, Deputy Murphy responded to our local Arcadia Wal-Mart in reference to a couple using counterfeit money to purchase Halloween decorations, candles, and a warmer – for a total of $175.06. Surveillance was obtained and our Criminal Investigative Division (CID) was assigned the case for follow up.
VIN’S PEOPLE: Turning Points hosts 27th annual Manatee County Stand Down
Turning Points and its community partners host the 27th annual Manatee County Stand Down Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon at the Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. The event provides life-changing services with the goal of uplifting our community and fostering connections among those who are struggling,...
Sears & Roebuck Founder’s Historic Florida Home Lists for Just $600K
Alvah Roebuck built the quaint Gulfport, FL, property in 1925, 30 years after he parted ways with the company that he helped to found.
Alton Osprey in Palmetto Breaks Ground: New 276-Unit Apartment Community Coming to US-41 in...
PALMETTO, FL — Kolter Group has officially broken ground on Alton Osprey in Palmetto, a new luxury apartment community comprising 276 units on 12 acres at 8715 U.S. Highway 41 in Palmetto. Project Overview. The development will feature 276 units across a four-story, garden-style setting. Apartments will include one,...
The task: Preparing area roads for massive growth
When the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization sat down to look at a long-range plan for the region’s roads, bridges and related infrastructure, the agency knew one thing for certain.
Hurricane Melissa turns dangerous in the Caribbean as Sarasota watches closely
As Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday, Oct. 27, and threatened to unleash its fury across the Caribbean through Tuesday and Wednesday — particularly over Jamaica, Cuba, and the southeastern Bahamas — Sarasota and Manatee County residents couldn’t help but recall the devastation hurricanes...
Lord’s Warehouse prepares for incoming Goodwill
The Lord's Warehouse is currently the largest center for second-hand goods on Longboat Key, but that is set to change soon, and leaders are looking ahead to what the future may hold. Visitors to the local thrift shop may encounter a homey atmosphere among the stacks of books, winding racks...
1 dead after car hits pedestrian on US-301 in Bradenton: FHP
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA)— One person is dead after a fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on US-301 in Bradenton. Troopers responded to a crash on Monday on US-301 and 15th Street East in Bradenton around 2:36 a.m. According to FHP, US-301 is blocked in the area, and drivers are asked to seek alternate routes. The driver...
Pinellas cities wanting to unplug from Duke Energy should energize themselves for a battle
St. Petersburg and Clearwater are considering doing something very few Florida cities have done recently: unplug from the electric company. If either city decides to disconnect from Duke Energy, here's a little advice from someone who knows something about it. “I would tell them to expect a big fight,” said...
