Condo residents hope more fence means less mooning
VENICE — The residents of Sea Villas, a 20-unit condominium community along Tarpon Center Drive, have been without the use of their pool since hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through in the fall of 2024 because, among other things, the storms destroyed their fence.
Sarasota County cutting 100+ teacher positions
After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
FDEP and city investigating relocation of beach rocks
BRADENTON BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and city staff are investigating the recent relocation of large beach rocks that were put in place decades ago to prevent erosion. On Tuesday, March 31, a backhoe operator was seen piling the rocks on the west side of...
Florida DOT Begins I-75 Interchange Enhancements in North Port
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun a comprehensive improvement project at the I-75 interchanges for Sumter Boulevard (Exit 182) and Toledo Blade Boulevard (Exit 179) in North Port. Construction activities will include early-stage work such as conduit installation and preparation for drilled shaft implementation. Motorists should anticipate the...
Sarasota County Schools says 136 teaching jobs ‘downsized’ as district faces declining enrollment
SARASOTA, Fla. - After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions. The backstory:. In Sarasota County, it means more than 100 teachers will not have a position to return to...
Locals say this Florida restaurant serves some of the best cheeseburgers around
Tucked along Pasadena Avenue in St. Petersburg, Florida, Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish has been a beloved local landmark for over 75 years. While most visitors come for the legendary smoked fish, loyal regulars have a little secret — the cheeseburger here is seriously something special. Whether you are...
Spring Break Surprise: Teen Finds 6-Inch Megalodon Tooth on Gulf Coast
Most spring breakers leave the Gulf Coast with nothing but sunburn and a jar of sand. Not Aiden Andrews. He’s heading home to Wyoming with something a little more extraordinary: a fossilized Megalodon tooth, six inches long and millions of years old. Aiden stumbled upon this prehistoric prize during...
Patio and fence installed at Salt Bar & Table without permits
BRADENTON BEACH – A concrete patio overlay and a fence were installed at the rear of Salt Bar & Table restaurant property without the required permits, according to the city’s building department. Located at 2519 Gulf Drive North, Salt Bar & Table restaurant is owned by 2519 Gulf...
1 dead, 2 taken to hospital after Sarasota house fire
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 4100 block of Arrow Place. The call came in around 7:32 p.m. Two patients were transported to the hospital, officials said. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is assisting SCFD and the State...
Parrish man convicted of selling guns to convicted felon
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Parrish man has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison for selling guns and ammunition to a convicted felon. Frank Jude Petrone, Sr., 55, had pleaded guilty on August 26, 2025. According to court documents, in 2024, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office...
