Sarasota Memorial Continues Straight “A” Safety Streak
SARASOTA – Nov. 13, 2025 – Both Sarasota Memorial hospital campuses received top marks for how well they prevent medical errors, accidents and infections in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Report Cards released today. It is the latest in a streak of straight A’s earned...
CapyCove: A capybara ‘oasis’ is coming to St. Pete
A new resort in St. Petersburg will cater to massive South American rodents rather than humans, who are also invited. Brianna Holzerland, founder of CapyCove, calls the long-planned facility a tropical oasis for capybaras. The world’s largest rodent species is known for its docile demeanor and gentle disposition....
Florida Dash Cam Records Unbelievable Encounter Between A Trapped Creature And The One Person...
Life can feel routine until an unexpected moment suddenly transforms the ordinary into something remarkable. This is exactly what happened to Joni as she rode her motorcycle through Sarasota County, Florida. In a split second, she witnessed a scene she never could have anticipated. Luckily, her quick reflexes allowed...
GoFundMe seeks help for motorcyclist critically hurt in Manatee crash
The family of a Parrish man critically injured in a motorcycle crash earlier this month is turning to the community for support as he undergoes multiple surgeries and a long recovery, according to a GoFundMe created on his behalf . A fundraiser for 28-year-old Ian Oviatt says he suffered extensive life-threatening...
Lakewood Ranch Main Street motors past a milestone
Lakewood Ranch has a lot of stuff in its 33,000 acres. But what it doesn’t have is a downtown. It might not be a traditional downtown, like Sarasota has to the south or Bradenton has to the north. But Lakewood Ranch Main Street is certainly a focal point of the master-planned community. Just off Lakewood Ranch...
Charter school companies target Manatee school facilities under new state law
Two charter school companies submitted letters to the School District of Manatee County indicating interest in taking over district facilities under a new state law. On Tuesday, Florida’s “Schools of Hope” law went into effect, which allows charter school companies to “co-locate” in unused or underperforming public...
A Broadway show comes to Tampa with a Sarasota actress as its star
Actress Ann Morrison debuted on Broadway in 1981 in the Stephen Sondheim musical, 'Merrily We Roll Along.'. She’s since played everyone from Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard" to Sally in "Cabaret." Now, she's starring in a tour of the musical, "Kimberly Akimbo." WUSF's Cathy Carter caught up with the...
Englewood hospital gets an A; others, including DeSoto, maintain grades
With two exceptions, the Fall 2025 hospital safety grades from The Leapfrog Group, released Thursday, for the hospitals in Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties are unchanged since the spring report.
Florida Waterfront Restaurant Seniors Love For Slow Meals And Peaceful Views
If you dream of slow meals beneath shady trees with water lapping nearby, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is the gentle pace you’ve been seeking. Tucked on Longboat Key in an early-1900s beach house, it serves Old Florida charm with every plate. The views are calm, the service unhurried, and the seafood tastes...
Hart’s Landing Demolished After Hurricane Damage; City Plans to Rebuild Beloved Waterfront Site
Hart’s Landing, a historic waterfront bait shop in Sarasota, was demolished on November 10, 2025. The building was damaged beyond repair by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.
