Homebuilder’s Celery Fields plans hit roadblock in talks
At a first mediation hearing, Texas-based DR Horton and Sarasota County did not get to a resolution. Host: Talks on the construction of a controversial Sarasota County housing development hit an impasse once again on Thursday after the developer invoked a rarely used legal tactic. WSLR’s Noah Vinsky reports.
The Best Grouper Sandwich In Florida Is Hiding Inside This No-Nonsense Restaurant
In a state where seafood restaurants are as plentiful as sunshine, Walt’s Fish Market Restaurant in Sarasota stands like a weathered lighthouse among imposters – a beacon of authenticity in a sea of pretenders. You might drive past this place three times before you realize it’s there, tucked...
Sarasota commemorates September 11 tragedy
The area has closer ties to the event than just about anywhere, save for New York and Washington D.C. Host: A first-responder ceremony in Sarasota reminded us of 9/11, and Ramon Lopez has a report reminding us of this area’s close ties to the events of that day in 2001.
Sarasota County Parks Volunteers Receive Florida Recreation and Park Association Award
The Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) honored Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) with the 2025 Voluntary Service Group Award in recognition of outstanding volunteer contributions. The award was presented to PRNR’s Friends of Lemon Bay Park volunteer group on Aug. 27 during the...
7 Enormous Flea Markets In Florida That Are Almost Too Good To Be True
Want to discover enormous flea markets in Florida with unbelievable deals?. These 7 huge markets offer incredible bargains and amazing finds!. 1. Red Barn Flea Market (Bradenton) Don’t let the name fool you into thinking this place is just about farming. The Red Barn Flea Market is a wonderland...
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today, Tracey Eckman, Assistant General Manager/Catering Manager of Cody’s Original Roadhouse Bradenton, and Larry Thornhill, Director of Franchise Operations, joined us in the kitchen. We got to taste the Grilled Salmon Roadhouse Salad and Cody’s Ribs as we kick off the weekend. “Cody’s...
Sarasota Celebrates 15 Years of Friendship with Mérida at First Hispanic Heritage Fiesta and...
The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota is gearing up to host its First Hispanic Heritage Fiesta and Fundraiser on September 17, celebrating the 15th anniversary of its partnership with Mérida, Mexico, with an evening of food, music, and cultural exchange from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Gulf Coast Eagle in Sarasota,...
BWW Go and Jimmy Johns Look to Be Opening New Location in Sarasota
Two popular fast-casual concepts—sandwich behemoth Jimmy John’s and Buffalo Wild Wings Go, the fast-casual spinoff of the popular sports bar concept—appear to have something in the works in Sarasota. Plan review paperwork was submitted by Quality Foods Restaurant Group LLC for a “BWW Go / Jimmy Johns”...
Wellen Park to Host Oktoberfest Celebration
Wellen Park will bring Bavarian flair to Southwest Florida with its second annual Oktoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Downtown Wellen Park’s Great Lawn. The free, family-friendly festival runs from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy German dancers, a live polka band, a stein-hoisting...
The Mouth-Watering French Toast At This Amish Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere...
Hidden among Sarasota’s palm trees and beach-bound traffic sits a slice of the Midwest so authentic you’ll wonder if you’ve somehow teleported to Ohio. Der Dutchman isn’t just serving breakfast—it’s offering a religious experience disguised as French toast that has Floridians setting their alarms for ungodly hours...
