Sarasota FL

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, a beacon of luxury on Florida’s Gulf Coast, has announced the appointment of Executive Chef Diego Alonso Ortega Oneto. With nearly two decades of experience in luxury hotels and Michelin-starred kitchens, Chef Ortega brings a unique blend of global inspiration and a deep commitment to...

Village On The Isle, a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Venice, has purchased 50.25 acres of land for a satellite campus as it reports full occupancy and a waiting list. Village On The Isle paid $21.5 million for the property at 2705 East Venice Avenue. The organization will develop the...

A 74-year-old Bradenton man was killed Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross U.S. 41 in Bradenton. The crash happened around 9:48 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 41 and 51st Avenue Drive W . Troopers said a sedan driven by a 24-year-old woman from Palmetto was traveling south on U.S....

Sarasota County officials gathered on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to share details about the Manasota Beach Road extension. The meeting, held at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice, aimed to explain the plans and answer questions about the project, which stretches Manasota Beach Road half a mile...

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Additional details are emerging in the case of a 15-year-old girl who had brought a handgun to Venice High School Feb. 5. The incident caused concern because the handgun in the girl’s backpack was not discovered as she walked through screening at the entrance to the school, officials said.

Sarasota County’s restaurant scene continues to thrive, but even well-known local eateries and popular restaurant chains must remember that safety and sanitation are just as essential as flavor. For residents who trust their favorite dining spots to uphold high food safety standards, recent state inspections serve as...

For designer Scott Spahr, fashion is about instinct, curiosity and a willingness to dive in headfirst. Self-taught and guided by his lifelong love for art and design, Spahr launched his namesake clothing brand more than 25 years ago after working in vintage retail. “I really had a desire to have my own store where I...

PALMETTO, Fla. - More than a year after Hurricane Milton left a Palmetto church with extensive damage, First Biblical Baptist Church of Palmetto has reopened its doors, celebrating a major milestone in its long road to recovery. The backstory:. The church welcomed parishioners back Sunday with a four-and-a-half-hour...

We know things cost more at Walmart, but eating out is the last straw.

Toll booths at both ends of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge will soon go fully electronic, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Why it matters: The plazas currently accept cash, which can cause traffic to bottleneck during peak travel times. State of play: The St. Pete-side change will happen...