Longboat Key landmark with 70 years of history acquired in big move for boating...
Ingman Marine, a fourth-generation family-owned marina based in Port Charlotte, has purchased Cannons Marina, a historic, family-run marina on Longboat Key , according to a press release. The acquisition marks a major milestone for Ingman Marine, as it continues to expand its presence on the Suncoast and strengthen...
From tragedy to triumph on Siesta Key
The Hodges family lost their home to Hurricane Helene and fire—but not their faith, gratitude, or love for the island they call home. A year after Hurricane Helene devastated Siesta Key and sparked a raging house fire that burned the waterfront home of Morgan and Lisa Hodges to the ground, the couple stood at the...
100 years later, Sarasota Memorial Hospital remains committed to our community | Opinion
Our story began 100 years ago. It was a time before the discovery of penicillin . It was when people still relied on “cure-all” elixirs to treat many common ailments. It was a time when the only facility for emergency care on the Suncoast was a five-room, converted bungalow and tent for tuberculosis patients....
Florida Restaurant Tucked Inside Hospital Serves Best Brunch You’ve Never Tried
Tucked inside Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital sits a dining destination that locals can’t stop raving about. 📚. The Library brings together inspired design, exceptional food, and warm hospitality in downtown St. Petersburg. From the moment guests step through the doors, they’re transported into a space where...
Things You Should Take Into Account When Moving to Sarasota
Sarasota is an amazing place to live for so many reasons. You can enjoy beautiful sunsets, white, sandy beaches, and all the benefits of a coastal paradise every day when you call Sarasota your home. If you have been wondering if you should consider moving to this lovely place, you might want to know more about why...
Sarasota Medieval Fair opens its gates for a month of merriment
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Across five weekends, the Sarasota Medieval Fair welcomes the community to its 21st year of festivities, featuring tournaments, feasts, shows and so much more. The festival is held at Mallaranny Farms in Myakka City and runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. Each weekend features a...
St. Pete homeless housing development needs more time
A St. Petersburg development that prioritizes residents who are homeless, disabled or domestic abuse survivors over money is at risk of losing city funding. City council members will decide Nov. 6 whether or not to amend a funding agreement with St. Vincent de Paul CARES (SVdP). The nonprofit needs another year to...
Raccoon walks away after hit by car as police look on
Suspicious person: A man walking a bike late at night (or very early in the morning from another perspective) was stopped by police in a grocery store parking lot. When police spoke with the man, he told the officer that he just started a new construction job on Longboat Key and wanted to make sure he didn’t arrive...
Flynn Group Drives Into the Coffee Game with Massive 7 Brew Expansion
One of America’s largest franchise operators is switching gears — and fueling up on coffee. The Flynn Group, best known for operating thousands of Applebee’s, Arby’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut locations, just made a major move into the drive-thru coffee scene. Through its newly launched division, Flynn Growth, the...
Lakewood Ranch car show drives donations to St. Jude’s
Classic cars often come with classic stories. Lakewood Ranch’s Rob Sebolt’s 1970 Oldsmobile F85 Vista Cruiser Cutlass used to have mice living in it. He salvaged the beauty out of a barn in Colorado six years ago. “At night, I would just sit there and scour the web,”...
