Sarasota FL

Lucky Pelican Bistro has long been one of Lakewood Ranch’s most popular destinations for coastal comfort food. This crowd-pleasing appeal is no accident. It’s the product of a strong leadership team: general manager Desmond Hill and manager Petro Demko, whose influence is woven into the restaurant’s design,...

Dates: February 28th – March 1st, 2026 from 10am-5pm both days. Where: J.D. Hamel Park, Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL. Description: Imagine strolling through a park transformed into an open-air gallery, where more than 70 artisans showcase works that spark curiosity and conversation. From striking paintings and...

A striking waterfront estate on Sarasota’s Lido Key is drawing attention for its scale, architectural drama, and increasingly rare beachfront footprint. Listed for $20 million, the gated property at 1067 Westway Drive sits on nearly two acres with more than 100 feet of direct Gulf of Mexico frontage — a combination...

With its detectives continue investigating multiple shootings within the Amberlea neighborhood on Feb. 10, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on the relationships of the victims. As The Sarasota News Leader has reported, two of the owners of the house standing at 4822 Fallcrest Circle —...

MANATEE COUNTY — The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota will present Elton!, a dazzling, high-energy tribute celebrating the music and larger-than-life legacy of Sir Elton John, March 21-23. Featuring nationally acclaimed performer Greg Bickley as Elton John, this show-stopping concert blends iconic hits,...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA)— A 55-year-old man is now behind bars in connection with a murder that went unsolved for more than two decades, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators arrested Kevin Holloway in the 1999 killing of Esco Hunter Jr. Authorities said Holloway was already in custody...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Bikers in Sarasota, beware. Enforcement is in full swing on the Legacy Trail after the county received a long list of safety concerns from pedestrians about how those on e-bikes and e-motos are riding. Sarasota residents should expect to see changes on the Legacy Trail, including...

Manatee County officials today pulled back the curtain on "Lasting Manatee," a sweeping recovery game plan that aims to fix storm‑damaged homes and harden vulnerable infrastructure after the 2024 storms. The initiative bundles homeowner repairs, rental recovery, voluntary buyouts and big‑ticket infrastructure work...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - Checks are disappearing in Lakewood Ranch, residents tell ABC 7 payments they mailed never made it to their destination. What looks like a normal neighborhood mailbox is now at the center of concern. Residents say checks dropped off there didn’t just get delayed — they were stolen.

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents in Lakewood Ranch are reporting their mailed checks are being stolen and altered, with some victims losing significant amounts of money before banks intervene. John Lucker said his bank contacted him after discovering his check had been altered and the recipient’s name changed...