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A Manatee County man sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and her boyfriend at a Bradenton RV park is appealing his convictions, according to court records. Thomas Matejcek, 38, was convicted earlier this year of two counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of Patricia Matejcek, 62, and Sean H

Tucked away on Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida, Bob’s Train is one of those rare places that surprises you the moment you step inside. From the outside, it looks like a row of weathered old rail cars sitting in a parking lot, but once you climb aboard, you enter a world full of history, charm, and really good food

A crash involving a juvenile riding an e-bike temporarily shut down the Palma Sola Causeway Friday afternoon, causing severe traffic delays for motorists traveling to and from Anna Maria Island. Bradenton police said shortly before noon that officers were investigating a crash with injuries involving a juvenile on an e

Two businesses were vandalized on St. Armands Circle on Thursday, just minutes before a third business was hit in Sarasota County. The Sarasota Police Department is investigating burglaries and criminal mischief to the Green Zebra Cafe and The Met luxury fashion house.

Prosecutors have dropped all criminal charges against St. Petersburg garbage truck driver Nathan Brown and officially closed the case. Brown was previously charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death after Candice Roberts, 49, was struck and killed while sleeping in a downtown alley on May 30. Court...

“The crossroads of Tamiami Trail and Beneva Road — which turns into Vamo Road on the west side of the trail — is in the midst of transformation into a hub where residents can pick from as many as four major purveyors of groceries,” says coverage published recently by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

A motorcycle helmet-wearing woman in a dress smashed windows and doors at three Sarasota businesses during a Thursday morning rampage. The Green Zebra Café and The Met on St. Armands were struck before the suspect tore through the 8-Ball Lounge off Webber Street. The Sarasota Police Department and the...

A brush fire near Tempest Harbor Loop in Sarasota County grew to 41 acres Friday afternoon, with Sarasota County firefighters and the Florida Forest Service responding. The fire was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. and was 100% contained by 4:02 p.m., with a forestry helicopter assisting crews with aerial water drops

We’re putting the finishing touches on Northeast Venice Park and are pleased to invite the community to celebrate the official ribbon cutting and grand opening on June 15!. Join the City of Venice as we open this beautiful new green space designed for recreation, relaxation, and connection. This exciting addition to ou

A popular Sarasota dive-bar was vandalized by a helmet-wearing, flag-waving visitor early this morning, and the attack was caught on video. The owner of the 8-Ball Lounge in Sarasota, Michael Calomeris, says just before 4 o'clock Thursday morning, a most unwelcome visitor was caught on video wreaking havoc on his estab