‘Amish Project’ will make you uncomfortable
VENICE — "The Amish Project," which opened Friday, Nov. 8, in the 90-seat Pinkerton Theatre at Venice Theatre, is not for everyone.
Bridget Ziegler elected as Sarasota School Board Chair
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Bridget Ziegler has been elected as School Board Chair for Sarasota County, on Nov. 18. Ziegler posted on social media "We’ve got a big job ahead of us. The next 12 months are all about results: protecting taxpayers, backing our teachers and staff, supporting families, and making sure every...
Debate Ignites Over Revealed Cause of Death for Missing Teen Found Deceased in Manatee...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Cause of death revealed for missing teen found dead in Manatee County after running from car.
Grenades found in Sarasota student’s backpack, police say
Grenades were found inside of a Sarasota Military Academy student's backpack on Tuesday.
A Stretch of South Tamiami Trail Draws a Major New Housing Investment
A long-quiet stretch of South Tamiami Trail is shifting. On an 18.42-acre parcel just west of Palmer Ranch, Arlington Properties and Battery Global Advisors have begun work on a 325-unit apartment community called Tapestry Sarasota. The land at 7914 S. Tamiami Trail sold for $18.42 million, according to county...
Sarasota Little League treasurer arrested after stealing $200K from group: SCSO
A former Sarasota Little League treasurer was arrested for grand theft after being accused of stealing more than $200,000 from the nonprofit, authorities said.
Fax machine goes haywire, mysteriously places 911 call
Trespassing: New residents moved in and got straight to enforcing their property lines. Police were called to the property, which has a well-documented seawall interrupting beach access. No trespassing signs are displayed and being ignored. The property owners called police, telling the officer they just moved in...
Bradenton Police still looking for suspected tool thief
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police are still trying to find a man who they say stole tools from of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School’s concession stand and maintenance shed on Nov. 2. Police had released a surveillance photo of the suspect, who rode a bicycle on the school’s...
Sarasota roundabout a waste of money. Focus on noisy, speeding downtown drivers. | Letters
Downtown roundabout a waste of money Is the city of Sarasota trying to find ways to waste money? The recently installed roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place is completely unnecessary! I stood there on two recent days and counted the cars on Pine. On one day, there were zero cars after 15 minutes. On...
Detwiler’s Farm Market To Open 7th Location
On Nov. 12, Detwiler’s Farm Market, a Florida-based family-owned natural grocery chain, announced it will open its seventh location at 4502 E State Rd 64 in Bradenton, FL. The grocer will renovate a former Winn-Dixie in the Braden River Plaza into a 43,000-square-foot store. The store is expected to open in fall 2026.
