Sarasota FL

Lakewood Ranch's Eugene Khutoryanskiy and Yana Parker are celebrating this Valentine's Day as fiancés, but they made sure their dogs, Mittens and Jesse, are included. So they brought Mittens, a cavalier poodle, and Jesse, a bichon poodle, with them to the Green at University Town Center Feb. 10 for their first Barks...

A Sarasota felon fled a traffic stop on I-275, leading troopers on a chase that ended with a taser being deployed on him at International Plaza and Bay Street mall, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers found a loaded semi-automatic firearm and ammunition in Demarcus Wilder's vehicle. The 33-year-old...

Florida hides experiences that do not announce themselves with crowds or noise. This one begins quietly, with warm air, the faint sweetness of fruit, and a low sound that makes you pause before understanding it. A breath. A shuffle. A presence so large you feel it before you fully see...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A Saturday night altercation inside a South St. Petersburg home ended in gunfire, leaving one man dead. St. Petersburg Police officers arrived at a residence at 2501-1/2 7th Street South around 7:30 p.m. on February 14th after receiving reports that a man had been shot.

This is the very best time of year to be a Floridian. The “cold” winter fronts have finally packed their bags, the windows are rolled down as you drive to work and that first real hint of Florida spring filters through our homes like a deep, cleansing breath.

NORTHPORT, Fla. (WWSB) - North Port Fire Rescue (NPFR) and North Port Police Department (NPPD) responded to two different fire incidents at mile marker 172 on Interstate-75, near Kings Highway interchange. A brush fire and a vehicle fire shut down northbound lanes for more than 30 minutes as crews worked...

A proposed cruise terminal south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County is drawing organized opposition, even though the project is still in its early stages. More than 200 people gathered at Sea Breeze Park on Valentine’s Day in opposition of the proposal and learned about potential environmental, economic...

Developer buys 60 acres for apartments, commercial project. Waypoint Development has acquired a 60.8 acre-site in Fort Myers, where it’s planning a four-phase project comprising nearly 1,300 multifamily units and five acres of commercial development. The development company paid $35 million for the property at...

The Sarasota Sharks are famous for their performances in distance races, and Sydney Hardy has carried that torch well so far this week at Sectionals. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. 2026 Plantation Spring Sectionals. February 12-15, 2026. Plantation, Florida. Long Course Meters (50 meters),...

In the heart of Bradenton lies a gem that feels more like a secret club for fresh produce lovers—Geraldson’s Family Farm. This family-owned establishment isn’t just a place to shop; it’s a delightful experience that connects visitors to the local agricultural scene. With its welcoming atmosphere and an array of...