Priced out: Suncoast renters now must earn $35 an hour to afford a two-bedroom
Tyler Gervasi moved out of his mother’s place about three years ago when the family relocated from Colorado to Sarasota, splitting rent with two other roommates at an apartment complex near University Town Center. But even after squeezing three people in a two-bedroom unit, the 24-year-old couldn’t cover all...
The Hot Dogs At This Unassuming Bar In Florida Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Nestled in the heart of St. Petersburg, Engine No. 9 might look like just another neighborhood bar, but locals know it harbors a culinary secret that defies expectations. While burgers may be their claim to fame, the hot dogs at this unassuming establishment have quietly developed a cult following that’s spreading...
No Pets Left Behind: How a Dog’s Hurricane Rescue Changed Florida Law
MIAMI — Hurricane Milton was barreling toward Florida last October when the emergency call came in about a dog that was stuck in rising waters. Florida Highway Patrol troopers like Orlando Morales were looking out for crashes as residents scrambled to evacuate from the hurricane, a rapidly intensifying Category 5...
Cortez, A Living Legacy of Florida’s Fishing Past
Just before you cross the bridge to Anna Maria Island, there’s a small marker tucked beside the Star Fish Company in Cortez. Erected in 1983, it tells the story of a village built on saltwater grit and generations of hard-earned tradition. This marker isn’t just a plaque. It’s a portal into one of Florida’s oldest...
Sarasota police officers replace mailboxes damaged in hit-and-run
North Port police officers went above and beyond on Saturday after two people woke up to find their mailboxes had been destroyed overnight.
70-year-old woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Nokomis
Troopers said a 70-year-old woman, who was the only person in her vehicle, was traveling west on SR-72, East of Daugherty Road, when she "failed to properly negotiate a left curve" in the roadway.
The Best Hot Dogs In Florida Are Hiding Inside This No-Frills British Pub
Sometimes paradise comes with a side of fries and a pint of beer. The Old Salty Dog on Siesta Key isn’t trying to be fancy, and that’s precisely what makes it magical. This waterfront British pub in Sarasota has somehow mastered the art of serving up one of Florida’s best hot dogs while maintaining the authentic...
Three Arrested in Sarasota Heroin Trafficking Case Tied to Mexican Cartel
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested three individuals accused of participating in a transnational drug trafficking organization operating on behalf of a Mexican cartel. Jose Luis Solorio-Ruiz, 67; John Lewis Crismon Jr., 76; and Emilio Garnica, 37, were each charged with one...
Bonjour French Cafe Says Au Revoir
Siesta Key’s popular Bonjour French Cafe, in the heart of Siesta Village at 5214 Ocean Boulevard, said au revoir and bid a fond farewell to their many loyal customers. The popular breakfast and lunch bistro closed their doors for the last time in June. “We want to thank all...
Man in motorcycle crash dies at hospital, FHP reports
ENGLEWOOD — A Venice man who was in a motorcycle crash has died, troopers reported
