Sarasota FL

VENICE — It's been four months since the Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously to enter into a partnership with the Economic Stimulus Working Group to construct an extension of Manasota Beach Road.

SARASOTA — Shelia Roberson has been named Sarasota County's director of Communications.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A car fire is slowing traffic on I-75 southbound, just north of Fruitville Road. The vehicle was fully involved, forcing cars from the right-hand lanes. Avoid the area if possible.

It’s dry out there. Because of that, fireworks should be left to the professionals this New Year’s Eve.

Manatee Memorial Hospital was filled with holiday spirit and heartfelt moments today as members of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment – Rough Riders, joined by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Rick Wells, and representatives of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department, made a special delivery that...

Manatee County has recently announced a public hearing and comment period for substantial amendments to its multi-year Consolidated Plan and several Annual Action Plans. This move is part of the County’s obligations under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to outline the handling of funds aimed at...

St. Pete police said the suspect would jump over the counter and take packs of cigarettes, before then fleeing with the stolen merchandise.

As New Year’s Eve approaches, several Florida counties are reminding residents that active burn bans may restrict or completely prohibit the use of fireworks, even on a holiday when they are normally allowed under state law.

NORTH PORT — A motorcyclist was airlifted after being involved in a crash on Sunday in North Port.

The second-oldest house in Sarasota County is now open as a coffee shop, operated by locally owned Black Gold Coffee Roasters as Lord-Higel’s Coffee House in Venice. After a sequence of soft openings that began Nov. 29 — the same day of the Venice Holiday Parade and the city’s start of its 18-month centennial...