Alert issued for missing Bradenton teen last seen nearly 1 week ago
A Missing Child Alert was issued Tuesday night for a teen girl who was last seen in Bradenton almost a week ago.
Wimauma family’s Medicaid denials amid cancer battle
A Wimauma father battling advanced lung cancer was repeatedly denied Medicaid coverage for the type of chemotherapy his doctor says he needs. Craig Patrick reports.
Sarasota’s ‘Jones & Company’ Expands Nationwide on iHeartRadio
After years of success serving Florida’s Suncoast, Jones & Company is going national. The iHeartMedia morning show heard on Sarasota’s 107.9 WSRZ is expanding to more than 25 markets under a new name, David and Meredith in the Morning. The announcement was made live on air on October...
School Board narrowly pushes through prayer policy
SARASOTA — Some residents are at odds with Sarasota County School Board’s latest decision relating to what it deems an addition to “religious expression.”
Anger in Sarasota as district unveils plan to merge schools
A few hundred parents and students packed the cafeteria at Brookside Middle School in Sarasota on Monday night to hear about the district's plan to protect its public schools after dozens of schools in the region were put on notice that a charter school chain intends to move in. But...
Sarasota psychiatric practice becomes part of network
A psychiatric practice based in Sarasota has become part of a therapeutic network. Cohen & Associates has been incorporated into Hope Therapeutics, Inc., a company that has also named Dr. Rebecca Cohen as its medical director. Cohen established Cohen & Associates in 2014 and has become a nationally recognized expert...
Mosquito Management drones in new tool
SARASOTA — Next time you spot a large drone in the woods, it might just be the newest neighborhood-friendly mosquito management drone doing its job.
Sarasota growth continues as Kolter breaks ground on new apartments
Kolter Multifamily has started construction on Alton Sarasota, a 256-unit apartment community along 63rd Avenue just north of University Parkway. The project will add new rental housing options to one of Sarasota’s busiest development areas and strengthen Kolter’s presence on Florida’s west coast. The development...
Sarasota County considers scaled-down housing development near Celery Fields
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Commissioners are considering a smaller version of a housing development near the Celery Fields. The original plans were shot down. Developers were looking to build 170 townhomes on the property. County commissioners are now considering a scaled-down version of those plans....
Bradenton police share a ‘pup-date’ on 5 rescued dogs
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Bradenton Police Department shared an important “pup-date” on Monday about an aggravated animal abuse case from last week. Police were alerted by an anonymous tip to a house on 10th Ave. West having dogs in their care that were severely malnourished. Responding officers found five...
