Sarasota officer recalls night he saved unconscious woman from burning car
Law enforcement officers never know what they will be faced with from shift to shift. That was certainly the case for Officer Luis Colon in the early morning hours of June 30.
We’ve spent enough on Benderson Park. It’s time for donors to show the money....
The Sarasota County Commission recently agreed to move forward to construct a grandiose sports facility on Regatta Island at Nathan Benderson Rowing Park – with a price tag of up to $70 million. One commissioner referred to the plan, which calls for a public-private partnership, as a "stunning" opportunity for the...
Rollover crash causes massive backup on I-75
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A truck has rolled over, off I-75 southbound, into a grassy area between Bee Ridge Rd and Clark Rd. According to Florida Highway Patrol, at least one person was injured in the crash. As crews work to clear the crash, and remove the truck, the far...
Florida Home Invasion: Fake Amazon Delivery Men Arrested in Armed Robbery
Three Arrested for Posing as Amazon Drivers to Force Way into Home in Florida I’ve read enough crime stories to […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Lakewood Ranch maintains No. 1 standing among master-planned communities
RCLCO, an industry leading real estate advisory firm, has announced that Lakewood Ranch once again is the top-selling, multigenerational, master-planned community in the United States. The latest report by RCLCO, which has tracked master-planned community sales since 1994, was announced Monday. It's mid-year report...
Wee Blew Inn is closing, for good this time
VENICE — One week after it initially indicated said it was closing its doors for good, the Wee Blew Inn posted the same thing again online on Monday.
Busy on-ramp to I-75 will close
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - On Tuesday night, July 29, roadwork will close the I-75 northbound on-ramp from US-301. The closure will start at 11pm and should wrap by 5am (Wednesday, July 30). The best alternate for the closure:. Access I-75 northbound from the State Road 64 on-ramp.
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota Under Heat Advisory, NWS Urges Precautions Against Extreme Temperatures
The National Weather Service in Tampa has issued a heat advisory for a portion of the west central Florida region, the advisory remains in effect from noon today until 7 PM EDT this evening, cautioning that "heat index values up to 112 expected," which suggests heightened risks for heat-related illnesses during this...
Man drowns while hanging out with group at Bradenton pool party
A man has died after being found at the bottom of a pool in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office announced.
Braden River FFA students study agriculture in Ireland
Myakka City resident Sophie Jo Branscomb, a rising senior at Braden River High School, used to pick gallons of strawberries every January at a small farm near her house. She would use the strawberries to create strawberry jam. During a trip to Ireland with the Braden River Future Farmers of...
