Sarasota man wants answers after live power line damages boat, truck
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Sarasota man is looking for answers after a bizarre accident led to a fallen live power line that sparked a fire that damaged his boat and truck. The incident happened in late December, when neighbors rushed to his door with alarming news. “I’m running,...
FIVE YEARS LATER: Family still ‘healing’ after daughter’s shooting death
PUNTA GORDA — Five years later, Denise Higgs is still healing.
Longboat Key residents not happy with drawbridge replacement plans
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents of Longboat Key are asking the Florida Department of Transportation to take one more look at its preferred redesign of the Longboat Key bridge. FDOT’s vison for the new bridge is a 78-foot tall fixed bridge that would have shared-use path for pedestrians and bikers....
Sarasota hires first female city manager after 18-month nationwide search
After an 18-month national search, Sarasota is making history selecting its next city manager.
Sarasota 21-Year-Old Hit With Murder Rap In North Sarasota Killing
Sarasota police say a second suspect is now facing a murder charge in a May 2024 killing that left a 28-year-old man dead in north Sarasota. Detectives on Wednesday identified the newly charged suspect as 21-year-old Laterryah Reed and said she was notified of the charge earlier this week while already in custody at...
Is This the “Greatest Sandwich in America”?
🤔 I’m not all that skeptical by nature. I’m not all “Pollyanna” either. I probably fall somewhere in the middle. Maybe like most people?. I’ve been writing about Sarasota restaurants, food, and hospitality for twenty-five-plus years. And honestly, I’ve seen (and eaten) a LOT! Some good, some not-so-good.
Hillsborough deputy charged in second armed kidnapping incident: police
A Hillsborough County deputy accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint and assaulting her this week has been charged in connection to a similar incident that happened last year.
Punta Gorda Family Thwarts Attempted Meeting Between 13-Year-Old and Bradenton Man
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A 20-year-old Bradenton man is behind bars after a family in Punta Gorda discovered his communications with a 13-year-old girl and intercepted him as he returned to their home. Kevin Lopez Perez was arrested on Friday, March 27, 2026, by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major The post Punta...
County scraps tax ideas, elects to put money aside for affordable housing
VENICE — To afford affordable housing, the Sarasota County Commission deviated from staff proposals and decided to just start setting aside money each year.
👔 Multiple Executive & Management Openings in Manatee County
Manatee County’s leadership job market is buzzing this month, with several employers hiring experienced managers to guide teams and grow operations. If you’ve got a knack for leading people and driving results, these roles are worth a look.
