For Sale: 8134 Pavia Way, Bradenton
Added in 2024, the newly built separate entry living quarters offers two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, great room, den and its own kitchenette complete with microwave, refrigerator drawers and dishwasher. Meanwhile, the main house is a stylishly open one-story plan that exudes thoughtfully planned living spaces,...
Sneak peek at the region’s newest high school campus
WELLEN PARK — There's still plenty of work to do before the new Wellen Park High School opens this August for its first-ever school year.
Sarasota school students finish sailing course
VENICE — Roots Nature & Leadership Academy of Sarasota joined the Venice Youth Boating Association for a semester-long sailing course.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Sarasota — Furniture, Tools & More
Looking to save a few bucks or help keep good items out of the landfill? Sarasota neighbors are giving away all kinds of free stuff this week — from furniture and appliances to pet supplies and tools.
New city manager finds dream job at Sarasota City Hall
Karie Friling had it all planned out. After three-plus decades of public service in the Chicago area, she would retire and move to Florida. The plan was no secret to her co-workers, even back to her stint as assistant village manager of Orland Park, Illinois, where she worked from 2006 to 2019. With four now-grown...
Swift Lounge Is Having Its Grand Opening This Weekend
A new craft cocktail and light bites spot is hosting its grand opening this weekend. Beginning today at 5 p.m., Swift Lounge will replace Dough Boy Swift, a pizza spot, at the corner of Clark Road and Swift Road. Swift Lounge is located next to its sister restaurant Masō, which...
Popular downtown Sarasota pizza restaurant closes as new one takes over
A popular downtown Sarasota pizza restaurant has closed after nearly 30 years, but it won’t stay dark for long — another Italian restaurant is set to take over the space. Bravo's Pizza & Italian Eatery, at 1995 Main St. next to the Regal Hollywood movie theater, has shuttered, according to a note posted in the...
Reports of thieves using ‘check washing’ scheme
If you're still writing checks and sending them in Manatee County, the sheriff’s office suggests keeping an eye on your bank account. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Sarasota Trucker’s Border Runs End In Over Four Years Of Federal Prison
Tractor-Trailer (File) SARASOTA, Fla. – A Sarasota-based truck driver who spent months smuggling Florida-bought handguns...
Scuba diver dragged by boat near Venice Beach
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A scuba diver was dragged by a boat last Saturday near Venice Beach after the vessel became entangled with her dive flag buoy. Stephanie Holtey was searching for shark teeth when the incident occurred. Video shows her on the surface waving directly after the incident. Holtey...

















