Venice woman, 91, beaten as her dogs are stolen
VENICE — An elderly Venice woman alleges she was kicked in the belly and roughed up after she caught three women stealing her dogs — a poodle and two Chihuahuas.
Manatee County customers getting new 96-gallon trash bins this week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - This week, Manatee County residents are getting new garbage bins delivered to their homes. Customers are beginning to receive their big 96-gallon bins as part of the roll-out of the new once-a-week solid waste pick-up plan that begins in October. Starting October 6, 2025, in Unincorporated...
Police crack down on speeding near Ringling Bridge
Motorists crossing Ringling Bridge from either St. Armands Circle or downtown Sarasota may have noticed new digital signs along the roadside cautioning them to watch their speed. Sarasota Police Department and the town of Longboat Key are cracking down on speeding in the area. The department said in response to...
Builders call for contracted building official’s dismissal
ANNA MARIA – Mason Martin Builders and Agnelli Pools & Construction owner Frank Agnelli and other Anna Maria builders are calling for the city to replace contracted Building Official Craig Greene and the Joe Payne Inc. firm he works for with a full-time building official employed directly by the city.
South St. Pete’s Tangerine Plaza redevelopment approved for 186 affordable apartments and a grocery...
The long-awaited redevelopment of Tangerine Plaza in South St. Pete is finally starting to move forward, bringing hope for two things Midtown residents have been lacking for years: affordable housing and a grocery store. The City of St. Pete recently approved a plan to redevelop the 3.6-acre city-owned site at...
Garage opens at Sarasota’s The Mall at UTC
The Mall at University Town Center recently announced the opening of Garage, a casual clothing store for young women who “embrace fun, confidence, and effortless style.” Located on the lower level between Dillard’s and Grand Court, the new store adds another fashion option to the mall’s inventory and is just one...
St. Petersburg Approves MLK Parade Funding Through 2028
City leaders voted 7-1 to put $690,000 toward future Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades. The money will support events from 2026 to 2028, with Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival Inc. getting $230,000 yearly to run them. Costs have shot up sharply in recent years. Chief equity officer George Smith...
Tom Edwards Hired as New Executive Director for Project Pride SRQ
Project Pride SRQ has named Tom Edwards as its new executive director. A longtime advocate and Sarasota County School Board member since 2020, Edwards brings decades of entrepreneurial experience to the role. He aims to build on the nonprofit’s strong foundation by using his reputation as a moderate to unite diverse...
St. Petersburg Man Faces 20 Years In Prison After FBI Investigation Uncovered Alleged Crimes
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Petersburg man has been indicted on charges of accessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) with the intent to view it, U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced today. Thomas Ford, 61, was formally charged following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
St. Pete man charged with burglary, assault
ST. PETERSBURG — A local man was arrested after police say he assaulted his domestic partner, took her 1-year-old daughter and ran into traffic while carrying the child on his back. Treyvon Maynor, 21, was charged with aggravated child abuse, burglary with assault or battery, false imprisonment and resisting...
