Just 1 Hour From Tampa, You Can Pet Mini Donkeys at This Family Farm
There is a working farm about an hour south of Tampa where you can hand-feed goats, wander through pumpkin fields, pick your own strawberries, and yes, pet some very charming mini donkeys. It does not feel like Florida at all, and that is exactly the point. Hunsader Farms has been...
Review: ONE HIT WONDERS at Florida Studio Theatre
The chart-toppers - those whimsical tunes we can't help but love - take us on a delightful trip down memory lane. They're like little time machines, whisking us back to moments long gone, laughter with friends, tearful heartbreaks, and the dancing butterflies of first loves. And with the magical voices of four...
Suncoast Boat Show Returns to Sarasota Waterfront
For more than 40 years now, Sarasota’s luxurious downtown waterfront is transformed to a boat lover’s haven when the Suncoast Boat Show arrives. This year’s event takes place again at Marina Jack’s Thursday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19, 2026, presenting an extraordinary array of sportfishing, power boats and...
Sarasota County gives update on Philippi Creek Dredging Project
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County officials provided an update on the Philippi Creek Dredging Project, a $41 million investment aimed at reducing flooding for more than 44,000 homes near the creek. Officials said critical maintenance and drainage improvements are underway as part of the project. Phase 1...
E. Venice Ave. service road closure 3/9-11
Portions of the eastbound E. Venice Ave. service road will be temporarily closed for vehicles leaving the Historic Venice Train Depot and Marina Park Boat Ramp and detoured to complete work on a City Utilities’ capital improvement project. This road closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. Monday,...
Sarasota property near SMH listed for $25 million
A 3.4-acre parcel in Sarasota is on the market for $25 million. The property, listed by Ian Black Real Estate, is just north of Sarasota Memorial Hospital at 1425-1427 South Tamiami Trail. Ian Black’s Jag Grewal is representing the seller. The parcels include a 13,500-square-foot building that’s 80% occupied...
Are animal advocates ‘unreasonable?’ UF shares Bishop shelter expansion review
After a third-party review of Manatee County’s Bishop Animal Shelter expansion, the Manatee County Commission chairman said animal advocates are becoming “unreasonable.” After the Bishop Animal Shelter unveiled its $12 million expansion in December, animal advocates took to the Manatee County Board of Commissioners...
Seaboard plans call for high-density housing
VENICE — Halfway through the creative process, Phase 1 of the technical plan for the Seaboard district is taking shape.
Two Sarasota area beer spots earn national honors
Two Sarasota area taprooms, a craft beer bar and a brewery, recently earned a national spotlight . Downtown Sarasota's 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop was named the fourth best beer bar in USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards, which also named Bradenton brewery Motorworks Brewing the ninth best beer garden ....
NORTH PORT: Jill Luke handed key to the city
NORTH PORT — Jill Luke, a former commissioner and business leader, has been given a ceremonial Key to the City.
