BPD Elder Fraud Investigation $1.4 Million A 2024 Bradenton Police Department Elder Fraud Unit investigation into a gold bar scam that cost an 80-year-old veteran $1.4 million is tied to a nationwide elder fraud conspiracy, with one co-conspirator recently sentenced to 15½ years in federal prison, according to federal prosecutors. BPD’s investigation began in 2024 […]
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New Screening Test SMH: Pancreatic Cancer
(May 28, 2026) – Bound by family and driven by hope, five sisters with a family history of pancreatic cancer recently underwent a new screening test at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) to look for any pancreatic abnormalities that could later become cancer. The sisters traveled together from their homes in south Florida to SMH’s Kolschowsky Research […]
Why Transfer USF to New College: Reactions
Reactions: The transfer of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida sparked widespread public outcry and intense debate. While state lawmakers and New College leadership championed the transition as an opportunity for growth, faculty, students, and local business leaders fiercely opposed the move. [1, 2] Reactions varied significantly by group: Students & Faculty: […]
Home Sales Increase, Inventory Tightens April 2026
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its April 2026 real‑estate market report. According to data from Florida Realtors®, buyer activity strengthened across both counties in April 2026, as closed sales and pending sales increased in both the single-family and townhouse/condo markets. The condo and townhouse market in Sarasota County posted particularly […]
Sarasota Memorial Top 15
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has been named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems® by Modern Healthcare and Premier Inc. today, placing Sarasota Memorial among the highest-performing health systems in the United States. The annual study recognizes 15 standout health systems that demonstrate superior and sustained performance across a balanced scorecard that includes […]
Publix appears to reverse controversial open-carry store policy
Publix appears to reverse course on allowing open carry in its stores By Clinton Engelberger Just months after Publix sparked controversy by implementing a policy allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its stores, the Lakeland-based grocery store chain appears to have reversed course. New signs posted at Publix stores now state: “Publix kindly asks […]
Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach,
Feature Story: The Surf & Racquet Club Condominiums on Amelia Island (Amelia Surf & Racquet Club — Amelia Island, Florida) On the quiet southern end of Amelia Island, where maritime forests meet the Atlantic and luxury resorts blend into dunes and sea oats, sits one of the island’s most beloved beachfront condo communities: the Amelia […]
Venice Theatre 2026-2027
2026-2027 Venice Theatre’s 77th Season “Head Over Heels” July 24 – Aug. 8, 2026 Pinkerton Theatre Songs by The Go-Go’s Based upon The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney Conceived and with Original Book by Jeff Whitty Adapted by James Magruder A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, this bold musical comedy follows the escapades of a royal family […]
“Live Local” Commissioners Got it Right
Sarasota County blocks ‘Live Local’ law, risking clash with developers By Derek Gilliam, Suncoast Searchlight and Michael Barfield, Florida Trident In a unanimous vote that could set up a major legal showdown, Sarasota County commissioners this week moved to block developers from building large apartment complexes next to rural homes and farmland, rejecting applications amid […]
Real Estate Sales out pace listings
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its March 2026 real‑estate market report, highlighting shifts across property types and counties. The housing market across Sarasota and Manatee Counties continues to challenge traditional expectations, as rising sales activity coincides with tightening inventory and steady prices. Closed sales increased year-over-year in both single-family homes and […]
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