Sarasota property near SMH listed for $25 million
A 3.4-acre parcel in Sarasota is on the market for $25 million. The property, listed by Ian Black Real Estate, is just north of Sarasota Memorial Hospital at 1425-1427 South Tamiami Trail. Ian Black’s Jag Grewal is representing the seller. The parcels include a 13,500-square-foot building that’s 80% occupied...
Are animal advocates ‘unreasonable?’ UF shares Bishop shelter expansion review
After a third-party review of Manatee County’s Bishop Animal Shelter expansion, the Manatee County Commission chairman said animal advocates are becoming “unreasonable.” After the Bishop Animal Shelter unveiled its $12 million expansion in December, animal advocates took to the Manatee County Board of Commissioners...
Seaboard plans call for high-density housing
VENICE — Halfway through the creative process, Phase 1 of the technical plan for the Seaboard district is taking shape.
Two Sarasota area beer spots earn national honors
Two Sarasota area taprooms, a craft beer bar and a brewery, recently earned a national spotlight . Downtown Sarasota's 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop was named the fourth best beer bar in USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards, which also named Bradenton brewery Motorworks Brewing the ninth best beer garden ....
NORTH PORT: Jill Luke handed key to the city
NORTH PORT — Jill Luke, a former commissioner and business leader, has been given a ceremonial Key to the City.
Sarasota Man Arrested After Lake Wales Car Lot Burglarized: Polk County Sheriff
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Sarasota man is in custody following a series of break-ins at a Lake Wales vehicle dealership early Thursday morning. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident began on March 5, 2026, at a car sales business located along US 27 South.
Bankrupt Saks Fifth Avenue to close Sarasota-UTC store
Key takeaway: The Saks Fifth Avenue at the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota will be closing at the end of May. Core challenge: E-commerce continues to put pressure on traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. What’s next: The mall’s landlord, Benderson Development, will seek a new tenant for the...
These workers are filtering a Florida oyster river one rag at a time
A nonprofit organization working to restore water-filtering oysters in the Manatee River is speeding up its progress with an unconventional new tool. The Manatee River, once known as the Oyster River, had a surplus of oysters in the 1800s. But, largely due to their commercial harvesting for road pavement and building...
Lakewood Ranch residents report check-washing scam as U.S. Postal Inspector investigates mail theft
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. - Checks in the mail have become the subject of thieves in the Lakewood Ranch area, with some residents seeing their bank accounts hemorrhaging money. The U.S. Postal Inspector said they have an investigator on the case, but residents are warning others to beware of check-washing schemes.
We’ve Found 7 Amish Restaurants in Florida Worth The Drive
Craving comfort food that tastes like it came straight from a family farmhouse kitchen? Florida might surprise you with its pocket of Amish and Mennonite eateries serving golden broasted chicken, flaky pies, and breakfasts that make you slow down and savor. Tucked around Sarasota, these spots deliver honest cooking,...
