Sarasota FL

The unconventional spectacle known as the Florida Man Games is heading to Bradenton in 2026, where The Freedom Factory will serve as the new battleground for a series of outlandish competitions that have garnered national attention; the event's shift in location comes after two years at its inaugural site of St....

In an action that highlights a concerning blend of youth and illicit armaments, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports the apprehension of a 17-year-old in possession of an illegal arms cache. Christian Galvan Lumbreras of Wimauma was taken into custody after law enforcement officials, supported by their...

Venice has canals. Sarasota has the Gulf. But both, apparently, now share a flair for high-priced grandeur. Serenissima, a 19,300-square-foot homage to old-world Italy perched on 145 feet of Longboat Key beachfront, has just sold for $30.3 million in cash—a new residential record for the region and a reminder that,...

From a budget standpoint, Sarasota County and its non-board-controlled constitutional offices — the supervisor of elections, tax collector, property appraiser, sheriff’s office, public defender, state attorney and clerk’s office — have been living quite well for the past several years.

The board aims to pick Jason Wysong’s replacement on Aug. 26. Host: Over two months after the sudden ousting of superintendent Jayson Wysong, the School Board of Manatee County is winding down the search for his replacement. On Tuesday, the board announced four finalists for the superintendent position. WSLR reporter...

SARASOTA — A 70-year-old Nokomis woman died after her vehicle went off Clark Road and overturned

There’s something magical about finding a thatched-roof British pub nestled among the palm trees of Siesta Key. The Old Salty Dog isn’t trying to be fancy, and that’s precisely what makes it perfect. This waterfront gem in Sarasota combines the cozy charm of a traditional English pub...

Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after the shooting death of a St. Petersburg man last week.

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — How did your elementary school student spend their summer? Going to the beach? Summer camps? Vacation?. One Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old spent his summer preparing to launch a business. What You Need To Know. Dominic Faramarzifar is an 8-year-old who started his own business a few...

Woman Faces Aggravated Assault Charge Following Disagreement Over Order. A dispute at a Tennessee Wingstop escalated dramatically last week when an employee allegedly threw hot cooking oil onto two customers, causing severe burns to one of the women. Johnisa Herring, 25, Memphis, has been charged with aggravated...