Man killed in Sunday crash
NORTH PORT — A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend at Toledo Blade Boulevard and Bobcat Trail.
Twenty-Five Years After the Much-Buzzed-About Master Plan to Remake Downtown Sarasota, Our Readers to...
The Sarasota Downtown Master Plan 2020, prepared by internationally renowned urban planner Andrés Duany of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, was adopted exactly 25 years ago, in January 2001. It promised a city remade through walkable streets, mixed-use blocks and a code that prized human scale over parking ratios—a...
Sarasota nonprofit CEO finds her zen by creating, teaching ancient Japanese art
Megan Howell, CEO and founder, Second Heart Homes. The nonprofit’s mission is to provide permanent housing and wraparound services to persons with mental illness who are currently homeless or are at-risk for homelessness. The Sarasota-based organization has assisted some 70 men and women in getting off the streets...
Juvenile curfew in place in parts of Manatee County. Will Palmetto join them?
The City of Palmetto may soon adopt Manatee County’s recently-enacted juvenile curfew to eliminate gaps in curfew’s enforcement. Manatee County commissioners approved the curfew in November, which only applies to the unincorporated parts of the county. While the City of Bradenton already has a similar curfew , other...
Vigil for toddler found dead after disappearing
The Parrish community gathered in prayer on Sunday night to grieve the loss of a four-year-old boy who was found dead in Alabama while visiting his father. FO 13’s Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Florida Biker Deaths
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about a new report about Floridas high bike deaths and crashes. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next, email us...
Manatee County community mourns loss of 4-year-old who went missing in Alabama
PARRISH, Fla. (WFLA) — A Manatee County community is mourning the loss of a 4-year-old boy who died after going missing in Alabama. The Church of the Apostles: The Episcopal Church in Parrish held a vigil on Sunday for the Boley family. “The Church of the Apostles and the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida invite...
St. Pete’s huge MLK Parade returns for 39th year alongside 45 days of events
For nearly four decades, the St. Pete MLK Parade has been a moment when the city pauses, comes together, and reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Year after year, families line the streets, community groups show up with pride, and neighbors reconnect at an event many consider a meaningful...
NORTH PORT: Pair of community events scheduled for February
NORTH PORT — A Community Yard Sale and Newcomer Day events are set for this February in North Port.
Aurora 5 at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub & Grill
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