Sarasota FL

NORTH PORT — Florida Power & Light upgrades are on the way for Venice, North Port and Punta Gorda.

After fleeing a deadly hit-and-run accident, Juan Victor Santizhernandez was convicted in a jury trial of Driving Without a Valid Driver's License Causing Death, Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Death, and Tampering with Evidence. The crimes were committed in September of 2023 and investigated by the Palmetto Police...

Hidden among the sun-drenched streets of Holmes Beach, there exists a dessert paradise that has locals and tourists alike doing double-takes at their taste buds. The Cheesecake Cutie & Cafe on Anna Maria Island isn’t just another pretty storefront – it’s a flavor revolution disguised as a charming beachside eatery.

Sarasota officials seem likely to approve a new townhome across from Sarasota Commons, as the city's housing boom extends eastward. The complex would be called “Sage Park Townhomes,” at 930 N. Beneva Road, just north of Fruitville Road and east of the Bobby Jones Golf Club . The plans call for 83 attached townhomes,...

You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so unexpectedly wonderful that you want to keep it secret but also shout about it from the rooftops?. That’s the Anna Maria General Store in a nutshell – a pink-doored paradise of provisions and possibly the best sandwiches in Florida.

You know that feeling when you bite into something so delicious that time stops, angels sing, and your taste buds throw a spontaneous conga line?. That’s exactly what happens at Fourth Street Shrimp Store in St. Petersburg, where locals have been keeping the state’s best coconut shrimp secret for far too long.

"At any given time, we have about 300 Restaurants at various stages in our development pipeline and are continually evaluating sites all over the world to achieve our goal of operating 1,600+ restaurants and becoming a Top 10 US Restaurant Brand." - Company Press Release in January 2025. From Lutz...

Siesta Key, FL – June 24, 2025 | A gusty afternoon nearly turned tragic off Siesta Key when a family dog lounging on a raft was blown offshore — with its owner, and two teenage rescuers, soon struggling against the powerful current. That’s when a familiar yellow shape...

Key takeaway: Neal Communities, one of the region's more active homebuilders, is operating amid a sentiment of slow or no growth, particularly in its Manatee County home base. Core challenge: Coming to a middle ground between officials looking to slow growth and Florida's population growth that makes that housing...

Faced with shrinking enrollment, behavior coach, career advisor and substitute teacher positions will go unfilled. Host: For the first time, the Sarasota School District is recognizing public schools here are facing a financial crisis. In an email to employees, the superintendent announced a hiring freeze. WSLR...