25 years: County celebrates 100th land grab for conservation
VENICE — In its 25th year of collecting land to conserve, Sarasota County has acquired its 100th piece of property.
Caragiulos closes until new downtown Sarasota spot opens in 2026
A longtime Italian American restaurant is closing its downtown Sarasota business this weekend, before relocating in 2026. Caragiulos is celebrating its last day at 69 S. Palm Ave. on Sunday, Oct. 26. The building where it is located, Mira Mar, was acquired by Seaward Development for $17 million in 2023....
Sarasota sheriff cashes in on ICE crackdown
As the federal government intensifies its immigration crackdown, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has emerged as one of the Suncoast’s most active partners with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In recent months, Sheriff Kurt Hoffman’s deputies have patrolled the Everglades immigration jail known as...
FL Bradenton’s Most Loveable Puppies Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of bradenton..
‘Gulfcoast Pride Festival’ returns after event cancellation due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The 'Gulfcoast Pride Festival' returned to downtown Sarasota on Saturday after the event was canceled last year due to back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Suspected Bradenton jewelry thief picks up new charges
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Bradenton man charged with stealing a $9,000 gold chain from Kay Jewelers last month continues to be charged with new crimes despite being in jail, Bradenton police say. In the original case, Christopher Dimastrantonio allegedly told store employees to “call the cops” before simply...
First responders train ‘active shooter’ scenarios
A three-day course educates law enforcement officers and EMTs on crisis management. Host: Sarasota first responders practiced how to handle active shooter situations. Ramon Lopez was at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to watch and witness. Participant 1: Is everybody okay here? Is there anybody hurt?. Participant 2: In...
Florida Man Gets 10 Years for Role in Armed Home Robbery
10-Year Prison Sentence Handed to Florida Home Invasion Perpetrator I still remember reading about this case and feeling how tense […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Sarasota County to move forward with Hermitage repairs
SARASOTA — Sarasota County will be moving forward with repairs to the Hermitage Artist Retreat after the organization rejected a county offer to have the work done itself.
Studio that builds companies, backed by prominent leaders, launches in Sarasota
Key takeaway: Suncoast Venture Studio is building companies from scratch in Sarasota. Core challenge: Finding founders to lead the companies it creates. What’s next: The goal is to have three to four businesses ready to seek external funding next year. A new company that aims to create businesses from...

















