Sarasota FL

Sometimes paradise comes with a side of fries and a pint of beer. The Old Salty Dog on Siesta Key isn’t trying to be fancy, and that’s precisely what makes it magical. This waterfront British pub in Sarasota has somehow mastered the art of serving up one of Florida’s best hot dogs while maintaining the authentic...

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested three individuals accused of participating in a transnational drug trafficking organization operating on behalf of a Mexican cartel. Jose Luis Solorio-Ruiz, 67; John Lewis Crismon Jr., 76; and Emilio Garnica, 37, were each charged with one...

Siesta Key’s popular Bonjour French Cafe, in the heart of Siesta Village at 5214 Ocean Boulevard, said au revoir and bid a fond farewell to their many loyal customers. The popular breakfast and lunch bistro closed their doors for the last time in June. “We want to thank all...

ENGLEWOOD — A Venice man who was in a motorcycle crash has died, troopers reported

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Englewood Road in Venice on Friday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Here’s your chance to own a corporate headquarters with its own lab. A 15,400-square-foot office building is on the market at 7680 Matoaka Road fronting Tallevast Road. The property, which houses Esprix Technologies, is priced at $3.8 million, down from $4.25 million. According to the listing, the property is...

Compass Real Estate – a nationwide residential real estate firm – seized the record for the most expensive residential sale in Sarasota County history at $30.3 million on Thursday, July 31, according to the company's press release. The beachfront home on Longboat Key – nicknamed “Serenissima ” for “the most serene” –...

Police say a 19-year-old Bradenton woman drove under the influence and plowed into two Palmetto buildings, leaving both structures heavily damaged. The Palmetto Police Department said Emma Kinkle was heading north on Eighth Avenue West around 2:30 a.m. on July 25 when she lost control of her vehicle, went off the...

The Florida Man Games have found a new home — and it’s just as delightfully unhinged as the games themselves. The chaos will unfold Feb. 21, 2026, at The Freedom Factory in Bradenton, Florida — a retired racetrack-turned-coliseum where engines roar, lawn chairs fly, and questionable decisions are encouraged. Born in...

Tucked away in Sarasota’s distinctive Pinecraft neighborhood sits a culinary landmark that feels like a warm hug from a bygone era—complete with checkered tablecloths and desserts that could make a grown adult weep with joy. Yoder’s Restaurant stands as a delicious testament to the power of doing simple...