Sarasota FL

One person was killed in a fiery crash on I-75 over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Local restaurant owners and operators play a vital role in providing safe dining experiences for Manatee County residents. Recent state inspections highlight the importance of maintaining proper food safety standards across the community.

A Florida resident who had relocated to West Virginia to care for their grandmother is planning to return to Florida following the grandmother's passing. The resident is particularly interested in the Stillwell area of Wellen Park, despite recent concerns about flooding and hurricanes. The resident's primary concern...

A local diver recently shared an unsettling experience at a dive shop in Bradenton on Cortez, Florida. The diver expressed concerns about the shop's surge pricing and air fill procedures. The diver, who usually supports local dive shops, was taken aback when the price quoted for an air fill suddenly increased due to...

ENGLEWOOD — A 3-year-old child has died after being hit by a Jeep in the parking lot of the Walmart store in Englewood late Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.

Three experts consulted by the Tampa Bay Times concluded that a one-page study used by the Florida Department of Transportation to justify the removal of a dedicated bus lane in St. Petersburg, reports Shauna Muckle in the Tampa Bay Times. The three experts said the study, which cited a 40...

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A St. Petersburg man was arrested after deputies say he failed to return a Tesla Cybertruck taken out for a scheduled demo drive and later caused significant damage to the vehicle. According to arrest affidavits from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Richel J. Valdivia...

A former Florida deputy was sentenced to five years of probation and is prohibited from owning, possessing or caring for any animal after he was found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty . Nicholas Anthony Zotto, 31, was arrested in December 2023 after he failed to shut down his dog-sitting business , Pawesome...

After an acclaimed Sarasota restaurant closed earlier this year , a new dining and drinking concept will soon open at the same location, with one of the same owners from the previous establishment. Mimi Brasserie & Speakeasy will open Monday, Dec. 1 in Southside Village, according to co-owner Edward Zaki. Along with...

Authorities in Sarasota, Florida, are advising holiday shoppers to know the difference between electric bicycles and electric motor bicycles. The two types of vehicles may look similar, but they have different legal requirements.