Man charged in double-murder of his two brothers in Allegany County
A 65-year-old man from Englewood, FL has been charged with 2 counts of 2nd degree murder after shooting his two brothers in a hunting cabin in Allegany County Sunday night, according to New York State Police.
Duff’s Famous Wings to Debut in Sarasota on Clark Rd
SARASOTA, FL — Duff’s Famous Wings, a Buffalo-born wings brand, is preparing to open a franchise location at 3900 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, area manager Tim Williams told Business Debut. The restaurant is owned and operated by franchisee Pomegranate Capital, which also owns the Tampa Duff’s on...
4 New Sarasota County Restaurants in the Works
From relocations to expansions, Sarasota has some restaurant news you should keep your eye on. Check out four new spots planning to debut in the area below. If you want a closer look at any of the news, click the "Read the article" link under each section. If we missed any, be sure to comment and let us know.
Manatee County Salutes Bernie Brooks Upon Retirement After 17 Years of Community Project Leadership
Bernie Brooks, a known figure within Manatee County's government, has bid farewell to his role as a Building Supervisor in Project Management. On the eve of his retirement, following a 17-year stint steering community projects, the County extended its gratitude via social media. Plainly and with unmistakable respect,...
Lakewood Ranch Business Threatened By Tariffs
Op-Ed Letter from Lorraine Sayer, Lakewood Ranch business owner: By permission. The biggest shopping day of the year is just days away, but this year will be different for my business and thousands of other small businesses. For 23 years, I have run a small business built on transparency, craftsmanship,...
Salvation Army of Manatee County to Serve Free Thanksgiving Meal to the Homeless and...
BRADENTON — The Salvation Army of Manatee County invites the public to join us for a warm, welcoming, and free Thanksgiving Day meal on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This annual community meal is open to anyone who is hungry, experiencing homelessness, or simply in need of companionship and a hot holiday meal.
51 Birds Rescued in Two Weeks, 12 Dead
Since our last update two weeks ago, we have rescued 51 birds (50 juvenile brown pelicans and one snowy egret) and have also come upon 12 dead pelicans for a total of 63 birds. That’s 63 in just two weeks (from Nov 6 to Nov 19), all from the Skyway Fishing Pier location.
A Harrier and a Bittern
Headed back to Celery Fields this morning. Had a beautiful sunrise. Got some great pics of a Least Bittern out in the open and later flying. This is pretty rare as they are very shy, secretive birds and usually stay well hidden. I also got some fantastic flight shots of the Female Northern Harrier. I even got a good...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Puppies Today in Sarasota, FL
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near sarasota.
A Sip of Something New on St. Armands
St. Armands Circle is bustling with places to eat, drink and shop—it’s hard to imagine that anything might be missing. But when Taylor and Sydney Nichols began visiting Sarasota in 2020, they realized that the area lacked its own local coffee shop. “St. Armands Circle is such a novel aspect of coming to Sarasota, and...

















