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15-thousand Bradenton residents left with little-to-no water pressure
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - After the city said nearly 15-thouand Bradenton residents were affected by little to no water pressure on Sunday, July 21, testing continued Monday to make certain the service remained safe. Bradenton City Administrator Rob Perry said Monday that teams were monitoring water contaminants and particles after...
Boil Water Notice in effect as water comes back on in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Bradenton has issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice in the aftermath of a city-wide water outage this morning. The notice is in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday. While the water remains safe, the notice was issued as an extra safety measure due to...
280-unit Manatee apartment complex reflects rental trends
The owner of a Publix-anchored shopping center off Interstate 75 between Palmetto and Parrish recently opened a rental community nearby that incorporates the latest trends in the market. Luxury apartment community Gateway Commons opened June 1 with one building, and a second followed in July. When it is built out...
Anna Maria budget preparations continue
ANNA MARIA – The fiscal year 2024-25 city budget being crafted by Mayor Dan Murphy and city commissioners proposes $5.82 million in operating and general expenses during the new fiscal year that begins on Oct. 1. Presented by Murphy during the city commission’s second budget meeting on July 18,...
Parrish attorney runs for District 1 seat on Manatee Commission
In 10th grade at Black River High School in Sullivan, Ohio, Jen Hamey had the first taste of her future world. "I always was very involved in my school," said Hamey, who now lives in Parrish. "When I turned 14, I was the prosecutor in a mock trial in our government class. I liked the strategy of building a case, and formulating ideas on how you would execute your plan.
These 2024 Olympians Have Deep Ties to Sarasota and Manatee Counties
The 2024 Olympics kick off this Friday night, July 26, in Paris, and—as always—Sarasota and Manatee counties are well-represented. Five athletes with deep ties to the region are headed to France this week, and we're excited to cheer them on from afar. Here's a list of who's participating...
Sarasota's older residents don't cook like Guy Fieri. Where are the recipes for us?
Do you know who your newspaper readers are? We are mostly older, retired Floridians. The Herald-Tribune's July 17 Food section had nothing for us: The article on nutrition (McDonald’s breakfast) told readers about the number of calories, but not the salt content. Salt is the main killer for our age group, our cardiologists warn.
Rainbow bridge for pets proposed in Greenbrook Adventure Park
In a poem called “Rainbow Bridge,” pets wait there for their owners after they die, and when the best friends meet again, the pair cross the bridge together. If Summerfield resident Cliff Kaplan’s proposal is approved by the Community Development District 4, Greenbrook Adventure Park will have its own rainbow bridge.
St. Petersburg Launches Community Food Grant Program To Improve Health Equity
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg is now accepting applications for its new Community Food Grant Program, which aims to enhance health equity through improved food access. The program, funded with $1.179 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, will award up to $300,000 to local non-profits.
Florida Studio Theatre Presents The Outsider
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is proud to present The Outsider, a play about a lieutenant governor who is forced out of his world of paperwork and behind-the-scenes actions to become governor in a special election following a gubernational scandal. Called, “Insightful, witty satire,” and, “Dynamic,” by Broadway World, The Outsider begins playing July 24 in FST’s Gompertz Theatre. Tickets are available at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or 941.366.9000.
New youth sailing building faces zoning headwinds
Seeking to replace its inadequate facilities with a new home, the Sarasota Youth Sailing program of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron held a pre-application conference during the July 17 Development Review Committee meeting. It may seem simple to replace a building with a new one of identical use on the same...
Quality Counts Auto Glass: Excellence in Parrish County
In the heart of Parrish County, FL, Quality Counts Auto Glass stands as a beacon of commitment to excellence. Founded by Ulises Ibarra, the company has been transforming the auto glass repair industry with its dedication to high-quality service and innovative practices. As the CEO, Ibarra has cultivated a brand that prioritizes quality over quantity, setting a new standard in an industry often plagued by declining service standards.
Baseball fans react to city council vote approving Rays stadium vote
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — While both Rays and Yankees fans watched Saturday’s away game at Ferg’s, St. Pete resident Terrence Anderson is excited a new stadium may be coming and hopes it brings more people to games. "The stadium is old and hardly anybody ever goes over...
Florida hopes to reduce ‘diagnostic odyssey’ for children with rare diseases
Tiem Strouse seemed like a perfectly healthy baby boy when he was born in 2013 in St. Petersburg. But at about 13 months his development stalled. The baby words that had come early stopped. He would only walk on the balls of his feet and at times would spin around for no reason, mom Liz Strouse said. He also appeared to be suffering from night terrors.
Nightly Closures Planned for Southbound I-275 Exit 17 Ramp To 54th Ave S/Pinellas Bayway in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Motorists traveling southbound on I-275 in St. Petersburg should be aware of nightly closures planned for the Exit 17 ramp to 54th Avenue South and the Pinellas Bayway (SR 682). The closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., starting Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24, weather permitting.
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