Agape family says goodbye to Kory, Patrick
VENICE — It was OK to laugh, Agape Flights Inc. CEO Allen Speer said at the service for Kory Elleby and Patrick Decker on Saturday at Venice Presbyterian Church, because it was a celebration of their lives.
Sarasota’s April Sports Bonanza: Rowing, Paddling, and Economic Powerhouses!
April is shaping up to be an exhilarating month for Sarasota as Nathan Benderson Park gears up to host an impressive lineup of sporting events. With over 5,600 athletes taking part, the park will be buzzing with energy as it hosts the USA Swimming Open Water National Championships, FSRA Sculling Championships,...
🔧 Manatee County Building & Grounds Jobs – Multiple Openings $15–$22/hr
Manatee County has plenty of hands-on work right now for folks who like to keep things running smoothly. From hospitals to restaurants and apartment communities, there are several solid maintenance and cleaning jobs hiring fast.
The Sarasota Wine Festival returns with a focus on supporting local veterans
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Wine Festival returned Saturday for an evening of wine, music and community, with a new focus on supporting local veterans. The festival took place from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Selby Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota. The event featured a wide selection of wines from around the...
Sarasota erased downtown art without public notice. Artists now seek damages
David Blanch labored for hours in the spring of 2024 painting a Sarasota sunset that transformed two sidewalk panels on Pineapple Avenue into a burst of pink, blue and yellow. It wasn’t a big payday — just a couple hundred dollars. But participating in the city’s Avenue of Art initiative was something the...
Iconic downtown Sarasota building for sale as future remains unclear
A yellow and orange building that serves as an entrance to downtown — and as a significant piece of Sarasota history — recently hit the market for $8.5 million. The Herald Square building in the Burns Court district has stood at the corner of South Pineapple Avenue and South Orange Avenue for 101 years. It’s been...
School Board to vote on student protest policy Tuesday
SARASOTA — A Sarasota County School Board member last month raised the idea of banning students from protesting on campus and punishing staff or outside organizations for helping them.
Fatal crash closes 1st St between Manatee Ave and 9th Ave
The Bradenton Police Department reported that southbound 1st Street was closed between Manatee Avenue and 9th Avenue for a crash investigation. The road has since reopened. Around 3:30 a.m., a driver traveling south on 1st Street lost control and struck several poles. Speed is believed to have been a factor. The...
Funds available for Florida businesses, nonprofits with freeze damage
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida that sustained economic losses caused by frost and freeze conditions occurring Jan. 23 through Feb. 5, according to a news release.
Sheriff warns of scam texts about unpaid tickets
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scam text messages claiming to be from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The messages falsely state that unpaid traffic tickets or tolls could lead to license suspension and include links asking for payment.
