Sarasota FL

Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota, ahead of sales launching on Wednesday, will hold an exclusive preview event on Tuesday in anticipation of the brand-new building’s opening in Downtown Sarasota. The building will feature 86 private residences, ranging in size from one to five bedrooms, and several amenities...

Fred Booth remembered eating at the first Portillo’s hot dog stand. It was a 6-by-12-foot trailer fashioned to look like a dog house. Booth is from Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The “Dog House,” as it was called prior to taking on owner Dick Portillo’s name, was opened in 1963 in Villa Park, another...

BRADENTON — It will be a busy week in local government. On Monday, the Sarasota/Manatee MPO will hold a regular meeting followed by a joint meeting. The Palmetto City Commission will also hold meetings on Monday. The Manatee County Commission will be in session on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, and the Bradenton...

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good governance procedures and the sunshine laws. The following are the major points from the school...

The U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission continues at Bradenton Motorsports Park including Pro Mod final qualifying, opening rounds of eliminations in the FuelTech Radial Outlaws Racing Series drag radial classes, and the first round of eliminations in Pro Mod, Pro 10.5, True 10.5, and Lil Gangstas....

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The School District of Manatee County welcomed families to its annual School Choice & STEM Showcase. The free community event featured hands-on activities, demonstrations, information sessions and opportunities for families to connect with educators from every Manatee County school. Both...

Englewood Farmer’s Market. It’s all run by the amazing Rotary Club of Englewood Sunset, with proceeds benefiting our wonderful community. When: Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., October through May. Parking is available on Green Street behind the market and there are more spots nearby! Plus,...

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - The Venice Lions Club hosted the Mutt Strutt Dog Walk on Saturday, Jan. 24, a family-friendly fundraiser to support a local veteran in receiving a service dog. The event featured a scenic walk along with activities including a dog agility demonstration, vendors, food trucks, a photo...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - With colder temperatures approaching, Manatee County is opening up cold weather shelters at different locations. The Salvation Army - 1204 14th Street. West, Bradenton. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, and Tuesday Jan. 26. Under One Roof - 407 57th Avenue East,...

After spotlighting the Sarasota area’s best hidden gem restaurants recently, it was time to focus on the county’s epicenter — which also happens to be home to Herald-Tribune headquarters and the neighborhood where I live. Living in downtown Sarasota is all about walkability — enjoying dinner and a show and perhaps a...