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Repair work begins on South Jetty in Venice; walkway reopening awaits paving
VENICE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the West Coast Inland Navigation District started long-awaited repairs this week on the South Jetty walkway in Humphris Park. The jetty was damaged by the storm surge generated by Hurricane Idalia as it passed Sarasota County on its way to an Aug. 30, 2023 landfall as a Category 3 storm in Florida's Big Bend area. ...
Shuttered Sarasota window and door company faces complaints, investigations
The abrupt July closure of a Sarasota window and door business has led to dozens of complaints from customers claiming they are out thousands of dollars and multiple law enforcement investigations. Allegations against the company, Sash & Sill, and its owner, Todd Hoch, include:. Multiple customers contend they put down...
Water in Tampa Bay is getting hotter and fresher. That could spell trouble for seagrass.
Marcus Beck plunged into Tampa Bay with a pizza box in his arms. Snorkel in mouth, he slowly opened the box to reveal its contents. Instead of a cheesy pie, there was a copy of his team’s latest research paper. Stamped on top of the study, in bold red letters, were three words: Hot and Fresh!
New EcoRover chair for people with disabilities to enjoy Sarasota beaches
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Sarasota is breaking barriers for Suncoast residents and visitors with disabilities. On Thursday, they unveiled the new EcoRover chair for folks to use in Lido beach. The EcoRover is a beach-friendly accessibility chair that promotes independence for individuals with disabilities and it is...
Sarasota Memorial Hospital board reaffirms commitment to keeping facility public
An informal straw poll of Sarasota County Public Hospital Board members at its meeting this week reaffirmed their commitment to keep the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System public. The unofficial assessment came about after hospital board Member Victor Rohe attempted to introduce a motion to require a unanimous vote by all nine...
Florida AG opens investigation after Sarasota window, door company closes down
Amid more than 30 consumer complaints, a spokesperson for the Florida Attorney General's Office said they have an active consumer protection investigation into Sash & Sill, which abruptly closed earlier this month.
Florida Bar honors WESH 2 News for outstanding legal reporting
ORLANDO, Fla. — WESH 2 News is being honored for journalism focused on courts and the law. During ceremonies organized by the Florida Society of News Editors at the Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort at Walt Disney World Thursday, investigative reporter Greg Fox and Chief Photojournalist Pete Delis were recognized by the Florida Bar.
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