Local 10-year-old becomes Kids World Record holder
Several presents sat under the tree on Christmas morning in the Kotuby household. They were of various shapes and sizes, but all had that signature mystique of the holiday. Some were addressed to Kensington Kotuby. One of them, in particular, took the 10-year-old Sarasota resident by surprise. This hadn't been...
Theft leads Sarasota police to multi-state career criminal’s arrest: SPD
A woman's arrest in Osceola County during a traffic stop led officers to recover evidence that linked her to a career of crime, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Bradenton medical complex shooting leaves woman dead, another hospitalized: Police
BRADENTON, Fla. - Bradenton police say a possible suspect is in custody after a woman was killed and another was hospitalized in a shooting at a medical complex Thursday afternoon. "We had all hands-on deck, obviously any shooting here in Bradenton is a major concern to us but especially when...
SMH celebrates 5-star feat
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System kicked off 2026 achieving what no other Florida hospital could: a perfect 5-Star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — every year — for 10 years straight. For patients and families on the Suncoast, the decade-long quality streak serves...
There’s a Brand New Steakhouse in Englewood
This week, Englewood’s downtown district, Olde Englewood Village, welcomed its newest restaurant addition: Chophouse285, on Dearborn Street. A slick steakhouse by night and approachable lunch spot during the day, Chophouse285 shares ownership with Farlow’s on the Water, also in Englewood, and one of Sarasota County’s...
Career criminal arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud throughout Florida: SPPD
A career criminal from Chile has been arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud after the Sarasota Police Department says he and two other suspects targeted a mother who was caring for her newborn. Posts on Facebook also showed similar suspects in Boca Raton stealing another wallet. Those suspects were...
New restaurant serving New York-style pizza opens in Sarasota County
Three friends craving the New York-style thin slice pizza decided to make it themselves and opened Johnny Tomatoes Pizza — featuring the thin, firm, but foldable pizza slices they craved — in south Sarasota County. The first shop opened in Sept. 2025 at 4260 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, located on the south side of...
I-75 Clogs up with multi-vehicle crash
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A multi-vehicle crash is causing big delays for I-75 morning commuters. The northbound crash is on the left side of I-75, at MM-193/Jacaranda Blvd, and slowing traffic for nearly 6 miles. Drivers on the interstate northbound should plan for at least a 20 minute delay.
Man arrested after attempting overnight stay at Englewood Walmart for TikTok challenge
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - A 19-year-old man was arrested after deputies said he tried to stay inside a Walmart overnight as part of a TikTok challenge. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded just after 11 p.m. Tuesday to a reported burglary at the Walmart on McCall Road. A caller reported a man...
Landon Morris Arrested for Street Racing During Date in Florida
Drifting car | AvigatorPhotographer via iStockPhoto "Smoke was so dense you couldn’t see the black car" The post Landon Morris Arrested for Street Racing During Date in Florida appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
