Sarasota FL

Civil dispute: A woman who just signed a lease to a downtown condo discovered shortly thereafter nearby construction work would begin soon and wanted out of the lease. The complainant advised she signed the lease and subsequently electronically transferred a $5,300 deposit. Upon learning of the impending construction...

About 50 units in The Morgan apartment complex in South St. Petersburg have been considered unsafe to occupy following multiple months of failed fire inspections, according to the fire marshal and the St. Pete Fire Department.

A national developer cut the ribbon at its new apartment community in Bradenton featuring a lazy river. Thompson Thrift celebrated the opening of The Stadler, a 279-unit complex located at 7120 Henry Drive, on Nov. 11. Apartments at The Stadler have one, two and three bedrooms. From 407 to more...

Jason Futch [email protected] On Sunday, Nov. 9, traffic was severely congested following a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, claiming the life of a 59-year-old Southwest Florida man. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) crash report, at approximately 2:27 p.m., two semi...

WIMAUMA, Fla. — The government shutdown is continuing to impact families and nonprofits that rely on federal money. The Redlands Christian Migrant Association — or RCMA — is a head start program that serves dozens of children and families around Florida. The group said it is temporarily closing several centers due to...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about Florida Power and Light requesting a record-setting rate hike of $7 billion. Also discussed about the u-s government not making copper coins, and...

Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs at 5912 18th Street East in Ellenton, Manatee County, FL, received 13 violations during a November 7, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation and a required follow-up inspection.

Even as Sarasota Memorial Health Care System began clearing land to build the first full-service hospital in North Port, SMH leaders are planning the future expansion of the south county campus. During a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 7, SMH officials revealed plans for the $507 million hospital on a 32-acre...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Memorial Hospital has launched a new lifestyle medicine program called “RENEW” designed to help people reduce their risk factors for chronic diseases and achieve personal health and wellness goals. The six-week program combines nutrition counseling, exercise and personalized support....

A phone call helped spark some of the diverse menu inspiration at a new Lakewood Ranch restaurant that offers sushi and much more. Daniel Dokko first met Brian Briones about five years ago, but it wasn’t until Briones called him in August looking for a job that the two got to know each other better. After Briones...