South Florida Spring Break Rules
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Second suspect arrested in connection with Englewood burglary spree
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — A second suspect was arrested Friday in connection with a string of unoccupied home burglaries in Englewood dating back to the end of 2025. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested Mark A. Brown, 46, a week after Shyla M. Robinett, 44, was arrested Feb. 19 on two charges of...
Sarasota’s First Greek Restaurant, El Greco, Reopening This Year
After becoming Sarasota’s first Greek restaurant when it opened in 1990, El Greco Cafe had a storied life on Main Street, owned and operated by George and Paulene Soublis until 2007, when it was sold. The restaurant stayed in action until 2017 before closing. And now, it’s preparing to make a comeback: El Greco Cafe...
Tequila Fever Hits Parrish as Aqua Tequila Finally Lands at Creekside Commons
Aqua Tequila, a tequila-focused Mexican restaurant concept, officially opened Friday in Parrish, giving Manatee County one more full-service spot for margaritas and street tacos at the growing Creekside Commons plaza. The long-awaited arrival fills out another slot in the center's evolving dining lineup. New neighbor...
100-pound pot-bellied pig found roaming in downtown Sarasota: police
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota Police Department is searching for whoever owns a large pot-bellied pig that was found wandering in the downtown area early on Friday morning. Officers responded to 4th Street between Lemon Avenue and Central Avenue at approximately 1:25 a.m. after reports of an animal in the road.
Eminent domain process a possibility as county staff works to acquire property necessary for...
County Commission approves ‘Resolutions of Necessity’. The Sarasota County Commission has taken another step to facilitate the widening of Fruitville Road between Debrecen Road and Lorraine Road. In unanimous approval of the board members’ Feb. 10 Consent Agenda of routine business matters, they adopted 19...
Sarasota Memorial again earns spot on ‘World’s Best Hospitals’ list released by ‘Newsweek’
SMH the only health care system in Southwest Florida to receive the prestigious recognition. This week, Newsweek once again has named Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) among the world’s top medical centers, SMH has announced. The Sarasota County facility is included in Newsweek’s eighth annual World’s Best Hospitals...
Venice City Council pauses Humphris Park storm restoration indefinitely
The Venice City Council has decided to slow down a restoration to Humphris Park damaged in the 2024 hurricanes.
VIDEO: Missing Sarasota hiker found in 4 minutes
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office located a lost hiker on Friday after they went missing in Deer Prairie Creek Preserve. Within four minutes of arriving on scene, the sheriff’s office said the Aviation pilot and tactical flight deputy were able to spot the missing hiker from the air.
Manatee County crime drops nearly 20% in 2025, sheriff says
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Overall crime in Manatee County dropped nearly 20% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The agency announced the figures on Facebook. Sheriff Wickwell said the decrease is the result of proactive policing and stronger partnerships with the...
