Owner of Asian grocery in Bradenton says tariffs, rising costs may close store for...
Driving down State Road 70 in Bradenton, it’s easy to miss the nondescript grocery store. Wong Kai Imports is tucked behind a warehouse, a remnant of the former wholesale business — a lucrative operation John Wong ran with his two brothers but had to cut loose nearly a decade ago to prioritize his health.
Deadline set on future of dilapidated Venice house
VENICE — No property owners received fines at Wednesday’s code enforcement hearing, but two were warned that they could be in the future.
Suncoast Searchlight: Charter expansions could cause school closures beyond Wilkinson
More than 20 Sarasota schools are facing low enrollment. Host: A heated debate over public school closures, charter expansions, and what it means for Sarasota County families is unfolding. Josh Salman with Suncoast Searchlight has this report. Wilkinson is currently rated “C” but stands out as the only public school...
Florida Rescuers Stunned After Discovering Twenty-Three Cats Struggling To Survive On A Boat
Florida is no stranger to unusual stories, but this one might surprise even longtime locals. It wasn’t about gators crossing golf courses or iguanas falling from trees during a cold snap. Instead, it was about a group of cats, twenty-three, to be exact, living on a boat tied to...
Manatee Sheriff Launches Special Needs Sticker Program to Help First Responders
Displaying the Special Needs Occupant Sticker is a way to let first responders know about a special needs occupant in a home or vehicle. Individuals with a variety of special needs, such as sensory issues or cognitive differences, can display the sticker to help law enforcement, EMS, or fire personnel know they may...
Budget OK’d but public still questions empty classrooms
SARASOTA — After the announcement of budget cuts, financial shortfalls and a hiring freeze, Sarasota County Schools has tied the bow on its budget for the rest of the fiscal year.
Back Pack Angels thanks Joe’s Barbershop for continued support
NORTH PORT — The Back Pack Angels recently honored and thanked one of its top supporters, Alex Keller, longtime owner of Joe’s Barber Shop in North Port.
The Tiny Seafood Restaurant In Florida Where Your Coconut Shrimp Dreams Come True
There’s a weathered wooden shack on Florida’s Gulf Coast where seafood dreams materialize in paper baskets and plastic forks are considered formal dining utensils. Star Fish Company in Cortez isn’t trying to impress anyone with white tablecloths or fancy presentations. Instead, they’re busy doing something far more...
Sarasota man arrested after nearly 90 grams of fentanyl found in car, police say
A man is facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs inside his vehicle, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Tampa Bay entrepreneur revives old vending machines to sell different items including local art
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Tampa Bay business owner is giving old vending machines a new life, and bringing more art into the community at the same time. Lucid Vending is a company that refurbishes old vending machines and stocks them with items you wouldn’t typically see, like a mini harmonica necklace or a mystery bag.
