Why 2,000 homes from Miami-based Lennar were rejected in a booming Florida area
A 2,000-home project near Bradenton has been rejected by local leaders over concerns about a lack of infrastructure and amenities to support new residents. Manatee County commissioners heard arguments for and against the “Lone Valley” project proposed by Miami-based Lennar Homes. The project, in unincorporated...
Despite some public objections, Palmetto approves teen curfew
PALMETTO, Fla. — Despite some pushback from the community, members of the Palmetto City Commission voted 4-1 Monday to adopt a new curfew ordinance for minors. Despite some pushback from the community, members of the Palmetto City Commission voted 4-1 Monday to adopt a new curfew ordinance for minors.
Beloved New York restaurant opens first Sarasota location
A restaurant revered by generations of upstate New Yorkers has made its Sarasota debut. Duff’s Famous Wings, which has been producing award-winning Buffalo wings for nearly six decades, opened its first location in Sarasota earlier this month. The restaurant, which opened in the Lakeshore Village Plaza spot once...
Venice Resident Ronald Racki Held in Connection With Laikyn West’s Slaying
Police in southwest Florida have arrested Ronald Chester Racki, a 75-year-old Venice resident, for the murder of 24-year-old Laikyn Marie West, who vanished more than a year ago. Detectives say Racki was the last person to see West alive. West, who lived in Bradenton, disappeared on September 13, 2024. Three...
Cold weather shelters open tonight in Sarasota County
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Emergency Management officials, with municipal and community partners are opening cold weather sheltering Feb. 23, due to the predicted drop in temperatures. The shelters are:. The Salvation Army – Center of Hope, 1400 10th St., Sarasota. Dinner will be served from 5:30-6 p.m....
Florida man set to be executed for 1986 grocery store murder in Palmetto
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - A man convicted of killing a grocery store owner during a robbery is scheduled to become Florida’s second execution of 2026. Melvin Trotter, 65, is set to die by lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison. He was convicted of killing Virgie Langford, 70, the owner of Langford’s Grocery...
Bradenton standoff ends peacefully after man refuses to leave home, police say
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - An hourslong standoff in the Braden Castle Park neighborhood ended peacefully Monday morning, Bradenton police said. Officers responded Sunday night to a domestic incident involving Christopher Liebeck, who lives with his 87-year-old stepfather, police said. The stepfather called 911 from a...
Bradenton man found guilty of methamphetamine distribution
A 34-year-old Bradenton man has been found guilty by a federal grand jury of distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Alejandro Marquetti-Blanco faces a penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison, according to an announcement made by United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. His sentencing date has not...
Sarasota, FL: Two Dead After Tides Circle Welfare Check, Police Investigation Ongoing
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Sarasota, Florida – A welfare check Saturday morning led to a death investigation in a Sarasota neighborhood. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 10:32 a.m. Saturday,...
‘House of Columns’ by famed architect Carl Abbott now for sale in Florida
The "House of Columns" comprises eight levels and includes a main building plus three separate wings connected by enclosed bridges. The post ‘House of Columns’ by famed architect Carl Abbott now for sale in Florida appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
