St. Pete firm acquires Yoder’s Southern Creamery, Sutter’s
A St. Petersburg private equity firm has acquired two Sarasota companies. SI Private Capital made an equity investment for the acquisitions of Yoder’s Southern Creamery and Sutter’s Quality Foods, according to a statement. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Yoder’s Southern Creamery was founded in 2019...
‘There will be more closures’, concerns rise over multiple businesses closing in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (WFLA) — In the midst of construction and minimal foot traffic, businesses are closing, and others are coming soon. Some say it’s become a trend in St. Petersburg. “Yeah, well, cycle closed. It was one of the first breweries in St. Pete and it was going into a couple of months ago, […]
Man tried to kill victim in argument over $10, St. Pete police say
A man was charged with attempted murder after he was accused of stabbing another man during an argument over $10.
Cortez public boat ramp stirs up community concerns
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Cortez is a beloved small town fishing community with an “old Florida” feel. And when Annie’s Bait and Tackle Stand and the Seafood Shack got washed away in last years hurricanes, it was devastating for the community. The county now has ownership of...
Free Manatee County veterans ride program reaches major milestone
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) — Manatee County is celebrating a major milestone reached by its local veteran on-demand transportation program launched earlier this year. The Manatee Moves Veterans program, introduced by the county’s Veterans Services and Transportation divisions, offers free door-to-door rides to...
Armed Standoff Ends with Suspect Deceased in Manatee County Residence After SWAT Intervention
Residents of a Manatee County neighborhood experienced heightened tensions as an armed suspect engaged in a standoff with law enforcement officers yesterday night. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies had arrived to serve a search warrant at a residence on 63rd Avenue West, only to be met with...
Manatee County man scammed out of $25,000 cash
A Manatee County man thought he was helping his bank track down fraud. Instead, he ended up losing thousands of dollars to a scam. It started with a phone call with someone claiming to be from Chase Bank. The caller told Don Hunt his account was tied to a fraud investigation, and the only way to help was to withdraw...
Jungle Gardens marks 86 years of ‘Old Florida Charm’
With its old Florida charm, Jungle Gardens has served the Suncoast and visitors alike since 1939.
Sarasota County Schools explores school repurposing, possibly closing Wilkinson Elementary
SARASOTA, Fla. - In Sarasota County, new homes are still being built, and more families keep moving in. Despite the increase in population, Sarasota County Schools said enrollment is flattening. What we know:. At Wilkinson Elementary, the district said enrollment is down so much over the last few years they...
Sarasota Turns to Art After Statewide Crosswalk Ban
The rainbows and art have been removed from local sidewalks, but colors are coming back—one stone at a time. This weekend, community members will gather at the FAB Arts Center to press colorful shards of glass and tile into wet concrete, each mosaic paver carrying words or symbols of resilience. The event is free and...
