Pastors arrested for blocking state officials from painting over mural
Two pastors were arrested in St. Petersburg after attempting to block state crews from covering up a Black History Matters street mural outside the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. The mural The Florida Department of Transportation sent crews around 8 p.m. to paint over the mural, part of a statewide...
Sarasota 18-story condo project inches closer to reality
Anticipating a partial sign-off for an 18-story mixed-use residential development at South Pineapple Avenue and Ringling Boulevard, with unresolved comments from six city departments, representatives of Adagio will require a third submittal to the city of Sarasota Development Review Committee. Adiago had its second...
This Humble Diner in Florida Serves Up The Best Huevos Rancheros You’ll Ever Taste
Your morning routine just became obsolete the moment you discover The Original Egg in Sarasota, where breakfast transcends mere sustenance and becomes something closer to a religious experience. Let’s talk about those huevos rancheros for a second. You know how sometimes you order a dish at a restaurant and...
EARS Animal Rescue Urgently Seeks Foster Families
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — EARS Animal Rescue is calling on the community to step forward as foster parents for dogs in need. As a foster-based rescue, EARS can only save dogs when foster homes are available. The rescue provides all supplies and veterinary care, while foster families provide safe housing and daily attention.
Florida Man Convicted for Defrauding Thousands of Businesses in $3 Million Mail Fraud Scheme
A Florida man, Robert W. Lederhilger III, who swindled thousands of small businesses through a mail fraud scheme, has been convicted, officials announced. The scheme, which operated for over seven years, involved mailing deceptive bills for nonexistent webhosting services to businesses, resulting in nearly $3 million...
Tampa Bay restaurants still passing off imported shrimp as wild‑caught
The shrimp-vestigators returned to Tampa Bay, and the results of their latest probe were mixed. Why it matters: While there was some improvement from an initial inquiry in January, numerous local restaurants are still serving up imported shrimp despite suggesting otherwise, according to testing by SeaD Consulting....
Haunting Colorado songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov makes Florida debut in St. Pete this winter
Colorado songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov makes Florida debut in St. Pete this winter. The post Haunting Colorado songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov makes Florida debut in St. Pete this winter appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Resident denied aggrieved person status for Selby Gardens plan appeal
If a tree falls in a botanical garden, does it adversely impact a resident who lives several blocks away to a degree greater than the general public?. Laurel Park resident and neighborhood activist Kelly Franklin attempted to make that argument before the Sarasota City Commission on Sept. 15, and in the end found...
‘Why are we worried about a handful of horses?’: Debate over Palma Sola Bay...
Horseback riding along Palma Sola Bay has been a popular tourist attraction for years. But this month, those rides are on hold — as scientists and advocates try to determine whether horses are contributing to high bacteria levels in the water.
City of Bradenton Spills 1.7 Million Gallons of Sewage into Manatee River
BRADENTON — On Sept. 8, a filter overflow at the City of Bradenton sewage treatment facility resulted in 1.7 million gallons of sewage being released into the Manatee River, according to a report filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. At 9:28 p.m., the operator notified the Chief...
