Equestrian Excitement Begins on February 14th in Myakka City
Head to TerraNova Equestrian Center for a beautiful day in the country and experience the thrill of elite show jumping as Olympic-level riders and extraordinary horses from around the world compete in Grand Prix level show jumping. Whether you’re a lifelong equestrian fan or simply looking for a memorable day out,...
Florida Deputies Rescue Dog Injured Trying To Escape Canal
Sheriff’s deputies in Florida over the weekend rescued a dog that was struggling to escape a canal and reunited her with her owner. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said Lt. Dwyer and Deputy Hart jumped into kayaks on Sunday after a dog was spotted struggling to escape a canal around Bryn Mawr Island in Bayshore […]
Paddleboarder in apparent distress in Gulf off Siesta Key prompts call to 911
Person found onshore by county Emergency Services personnel. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, Sarasota County Fire Department personnel responded to a call about a paddleboarder last seen southbound past Point of Rocks, off Crescent Beach. The person was beyond the breakers and apparently unable to get back...
Masō Steakhouse Sarasota Grand Opening – Intimate, Speakeasy-Style Experience
Masō Steakhouse will officially open its doors on Wednesday, February 18 at 5:00 PM, unveiling a reservation-only, private speakeasy-style steakhouse designed for guests who value precision, connection, and curated wine experiences. Intentionally limited to just 32 guests across nine tables, Masō blends the mystique...
Family of victims slain in Sarasota home grieve: ‘There’s no justice’
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - “The thought you are never going to see your mom again.”. Those words, spoken by Eldar Hreynert, the son of Olga Greinert, one of Tuesday’s victims of the shooting of four people in Sarasota, capture the raw grief of a family dealing with an unimaginable loss.
Presidents Day in Manatee County: What to know about trash pickup, closures
Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 16, and trash collection schedules, in addition other government services, will be affected. In unincorporated Manatee County, waste and recycling collections for the week of Presidents Day will be postponed one day, from Tuesday through Saturday. On Monday, Feb. 23, regular collection...
Florida Man games return to Bradenton with outrageous challenges
Florida’s unconventional answer to the Winter Olympics is back. The third annual Florida Man Games will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Freedom Factory in Bradenton, featuring a mix of wild stunts, quirky competitions, and over-the-top challenges.
Residents vent in Venice airport meeting
VENICE — An overflow crowd turned out for Wednesday’s meeting of the Citizen Advisory Panel for the Venice Municipal Airport master plan update, filling Community Hall at City Hall and spilling out into the lobby.
Bulk garbage pickups likely to return for Manatee County residents
Within a 15-minute presentation about Manatee County’s new garbage collection system, Director of Utilities Patrick Shea used one word that sums up the public’s response to the changes — consternation. Whether it’s once a week pickup, the size of the cans, or the elimination of bulk pickup,...
Sarasota Shooting Suspect Brought 2 Handguns, 5 Knives and More Weapons to Crime Scene
Three days after multiple people were found killed in Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale homes in related shootings, police in Florida have revealed that the suspect showed up to the Sarasota residence with two handguns, five knives and other weapons. Russell Kot, 51, is suspected of killing Larisa Blyudaya, 46, and Ben...
