Human remains found at Newtown work site
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Contractors discovered what they believed were human remains at a work site on Leonard Reid Avenue, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. Workers found the skeletal remains around 8:45 a.m. Friday and called 911, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies responded and coordinated with the...
REPORT: North Port ‘leads Florida’s rent crash,’ prices down 11.4%
NORTH PORT — While costs of gas and more are on the rise, rent is getting cheaper in the biggest city in Sarasota County, according to TradingPedia.
Meet Splash, a furry detective solving underwater mysteries
In the backyard of his home in Englewood, Mike Hadsell has filled several kiddie pools with water. Floating in one of them is Splash, a 2-year-old Asian small-clawed otter. This puppy-sized otter has been taught to find the bodies of missing people underwater. It's a skill learned by getting a tasty seafood snack.
Sarasota’s Legendary Hob Nob Reopens — And It’s Every Bit as Good as You...
One of Sarasota’s most beloved old-school eateries is back — and longtime fans of the iconic Hob Nob Drive In are already lining up for a taste of nostalgia. After reopening its doors, the legendary local favorite is once again serving up classic American comfort food with the same charm and welcoming atmosphere that m
Sarasota spring training stadium to get HVAC overhaul
By the time spring training 2027 rolls around, Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota will have new heating and air conditioning systems. At its May 5 meeting, the Sarasota County Commission authorized via consent agenda approval for replacement of a portion of the HVAC system for a total cost not to exceed $6,572,886. And 11 ce
‘Sad and frustrating.’ Critics raise FHP concerns after Bradenton cyclist dies
The Florida Highway Patrol is facing criticism after nearly two weeks without any charges or citations in a fatal crash that killed a beloved cyclist. Troopers say a 24-year-old Sarasota man driving a BMW 330ci entered a designated bike lane along 53rd Avenue West near 66th Street West around 4:25 a.m. May 16 and hit C
3 Sarasota County Restaurants to Know Before They Open
We found the permits and listings, called the owners, got the scoop. Now, you get the full rundown. Before they open. Here are three new restaurants worth knowing about before the doors even open – all in Sarasota. JavaCone — Sarasota. Address: 5537 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota, FL...
A Historic Florida Rail Site Is Full Of Steam-Era Magic And Mighty Machines
Most people have no idea this historic Florida train ride feels this immersive. A train whistle cuts through the air, and moments later a massive vintage locomotive comes rumbling down the tracks like something from another century. At the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish, Florida, history does not sit quietly...
GoFundMes launched for woman killed, others injured in I-75 crash
PUNTA GORDA — Fundraisers are underway for three people involved in a four-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75.
Property value increases lower than in 2025
Preliminary data show county value up 2.26%, while City of Sarasota realizes 3.17% climb from 2025 certified figure. During an April 20 presentation to the Sarasota City Commission, Kelly Strickland, the city’s finance director, reported that the city’s property value had been projected to rise about 4% this year.
