Sarasota FL

A downtown Sarasota restaurant icon — one that I’ve happily frequented for decades, including another pleasant visit this week for pizza at the bar — will be closing soon and moving after 37 years in the same historic setting. The family-owned Caragiulos Italian American Restaurant will shut the doors at its 69 S....

November 10 marks 250 years since the United States Marine Corps was established. In honor of that, service members around the world will enjoy Marine Corps birthday balls, and there’s one taking place in Sarasota that will also give back to veterans.

Move over, direct deposit. Sarasota dogs just got their own ATM, and the only required identification is a good paw. On Friday, the Clark Road branch of TD Bank will turn into a doggy block party to celebrate the launch of Sarasota’s first Dog ATM. From 1 to 4 p.m., the parking lot will be buzzing with a DJ, a...

First responders were called to a car vs. building crash in Sarasota Wednesday morning.

SARASOTA, Fla. — A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of opening fire against Sarasota County paramedics as they responded to a 911 call in 2019. Tyran Young was convicted thirteen times for charges like aggravated assault on a firefighter, shooting into...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Highway Patrol assisted with handling 17 cats and dogs after a van they were being transported in crashed in Manatee County on Wednesday. At 1:17 p.m., FHP was dispatched to Interstate 275 at mile marker 9.5. At the scene, FHP said they found...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The man who Bradenton police say walked away from a jewelry store wearing a $9,000 gold chain last month is now facing a slew of additional charges. Police say on Sept. 28, a man identified as Christopher Dimastrantonio came into the Kay Jewelers on Manatee Avenue and asked to try on a gold...

Charlie Crist is mulling a potential run for St. Petersburg mayor, the former Florida governor and congressman confirmed on Wednesday.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in St. Petersburg on Wednesday.

The Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg has eclipsed $100 million in sales, marking a major milestone not just for the planned development but for the entire luxury real estate market along Florida’s west coast. The record-breaking sales achievement comes shortly after the opening of the sales gallery marketing...