Press play above to watch FOX 13 News. SARASOTA, Florida. – Latoya Johnson was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for murdering a man two years ago at Patellini’s restaurant in downtown Sarasota, authorities said. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the 12th Judicial District said a jury found Johnson guilty on July 12, 2024, of […]
Check out photos of Sarasota’s new luxury beachfront hotel, the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, and its waterfront restaurants, now open to the public. As butlers served champagne flutes and hors d’oeuvres, one of the most eagerly awaited hotel openings in Sarasota County history took place on a sunny Friday morning. The St. Regis Longboat […]
Damage from Tropical Storm Debby has exceeded $100 million in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Sarasota County authorities released an updated damage estimate Thursday evening, estimating property damage at $57.9 million, including damage within the city of Sarasota. County staff assessed $12.9 million in storm damage classified as major and $26.1 million in minor damage in […]
At the downtown Sarasota restaurant, customers can grill at their own tables or order à la carte dishes prepared in the kitchen. What are the best restaurants in Florida? Here are 15 of our favorites. Discover the best restaurants in Florida, recommended by USA TODAY Florida Network food journalists for 2024. A Korean barbecue joint […]
Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby forces residents to evacuate Multiple rescue and law enforcement agencies evacuate residents of the Pinecraft neighborhood on Phillippi Creek in Sarasota Steven Jordan nervously watched the waters of Tropical Storm Debby rise in the Sarasota home where he and his wife have lived since 1992. In just under two […]
After the sale of three of Sarasota and Bradenton’s most popular waterfront restaurants, we offer some advice to the new owners. What are the best restaurants in Florida? Here are 15 of our favorites. Discover the best restaurants in Florida, recommended by USA TODAY Florida Network food journalists for 2024. Three of my favorite waterfront […]
Flooding of Philippi Creek threatens homes on River Ridge Dr. in Sarasota Stormwater runoff from Tropical Storm Debby threatens homes along Philippi Creek on River Ridge Dr. in Sarasota Local communities have reported significant amounts of wastewater leaks during Tropical Storm Debby. Since August 4, at least 6.6 million gallons of sewage have been spilled […]
The owner of the Sarasota deli, which is now permanently closed, said: “When you lose 40% of your sales for five months of the year, it hurts – it really hurts.” What are the best restaurants in Florida? Here are 15 of our favorites. Discover the best restaurants in Florida, recommended by USA TODAY Florida […]
An employee at the Sarasota restaurant said, “We only found out about a week ago” that we were closing permanently. What are the best restaurants in Florida? Here are 15 of our favorites. Discover the best restaurants in Florida, recommended by USA TODAY Florida Network food journalists for 2024. One of my favorite restaurants in […]
The five best things to do this weekend in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice. What are the best restaurants in Florida? Here are 15 of our favorites. Discover the best restaurants in Florida, recommended by USA TODAY Florida Network food journalists for 2024. Our list of hot August events happening in Sarasota and Manatee counties this […]
