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...
Negotiations approved for potential county purchase of Gulf Gate Golf Course for stormwater initiative
Commissioners note concerns about arsenic contamination of property, which is under FDEP management. Even with concerns about environmental contamination on the property, the Sarasota County commissioners this week voted unanimously to direct staff to negotiate with the owner of the Gulf Gate Golf Course for the...
Don Was Lights Up Sarasota: A Night of Music and Surprises!
In a night that harmonized talent and whimsy, Don Was brought his musical magic to Sarasota, performing with the Pan Detroit Ensemble for an exclusive audience at the Whiteleaf Private Concert Club. The excitement was palpable at the Venue @ LEC, where fans were treated to an extraordinary blend of live music,...
Front-runners emerge in Sarasota city manager search
The commissioners narrowed the field of applicants down to six finalists. Host: The Sarasota City Commission took a major step yesterday in its 15-month search for a new city manager as the commissioners picked six finalists. If the ranked-choice voting by the five commissioners is an indicator, one front-runner has...
