Stephen King’s Ties to Sarasota
Not as a typical pristine vacation spot, but as a place with “texture”—a term he uses to describe the city’s complex, somewhat “funky” character that differentiates it from more manicured Florida locales. As of 2025, King remains a part-time resident, spending winters at his...
Two women arrested for allegedly running a Sarasota gambling house
Two women have been arrested and charged with allegedly running an illegal gambling house in Sarasota. Two women, 48-year-old Kelly A. Mallia and 62-year-old Valerie A. Mallia, were taken into custody by the Sarasota Sheriff’s Department on December 16. The arrest took place at the Paradise Arcade at 6030 N. Lockwood...
11 Massive Thrift Stores In Florida That Locals Swear Have The Best Deals In...
Looking for enormous thrift stores in Florida where amazing bargains are hiding in plain sight?. These 11 gigantic secondhand shops offer incredible deals and unexpected treasures that will make your wallet jump for joy!. 1. AZ Thrift LLC (Kissimmee) This Kissimmee bargain paradise truly delivers on its A-to-Z...
Florida death row inmate Steven Lorenzo wants to speed up his execution; judge allows...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Steven Lorenzo, the man who drugged, tortured and killed two men in Tampa in 2003, could soon be executed after a judge agreed Thursday to allow him to give up his remaining appeals. Lorenzo has been fighting to get his execution expedited since being sentenced to death in 2023 for the […]
Rejections sent to Manatee, Sarasota Schools of Hope requesters
It’s a solid no, or an even-simpler rejection, from school administrators in Sarasota and Manatee counties regarding the first co-location requests by charter school operators for space in public schools. But that might not be the end of the two school districts’ initial Schools of Hope requests. Superintendent...
Flu and RSV cases are up significantly this year, All Children’s specialist says
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg are seeing a noticeable uptick in influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this year, in comparison to last year. For strain flu A, the hospital’s team observed a 322% increase from November 2024 to November 2025. Equally as concerning,...
Manatee County Citizens Academy offers behind-the-scenes look at local government
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Citizens Academy will begin its winter cycle next month, offering residents a free opportunity to learn about local government operations. The program runs weekly sessions from January through March, bringing together neighborhood leaders, volunteers and community partners....
Downtown Sarasota condo introduces short-term rental model
A new residential development planned for downtown Sarasota is introducing a model rarely seen in Florida’s luxury condo market: high-end ownership paired with short-term rental flexibility. Chicago-based GSP Development has unveiled Saravela, an 18-story luxury condominium project planned for North Tamiami Trail in...
St. Pete Youth Farm hosts a free first night of Kwanzaa party next week
It’s one of the farm’s biggest events of the year, with drumming, family-friendly activities and free food. The post St. Pete Youth Farm hosts a free first night of Kwanzaa party next week appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
‘Shame on you:’ Public chastises School Board attendance policy change
SARASOTA — Despite concerns of shrinking the First Amendment rights for students, the Sarasota County School Board voted 3-2 to approve advertising a revised attendance policy Tuesday.
