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Car flooded car from Tropical Storm Debby? FEMA may be able to help Sarasota area owners
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can help Sarasota-Manatee area residents whose vehicles were damage by Tropical Strom Debby, according to an announcement Friday. A FEMA news release noted that assistance is usually limited to one vehicle and if an owner has another operating vehicle, they must submit a statement indicating an essential need for both vehicles to maintain the household. ...
Thriving on Community Involvement and Giving: State College of Florida’s Performing Arts
It’s no secret that the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is an integral part of the Sarasota-Manatee community. Originally established in 1957, SCF proudly serves as the region’s premier public college. Annually, SCF caters to over 10,000 college credit students across its Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice campuses, as well as through a wide range of online courses.
10 Sarasota area restaurants open, 4 permanently close, 1 bar named among best in U.S.
August turned out to be one of the biggest months of the year for restaurant openings in Sarasota and Manatee counties, largely due to the luxurious, beachfront St. Regis Longboat Key Resort debuting multiple new dining and drinking venues. There were other exciting openings as well, including restaurants in downtown Sarasota and Lakewood...
Lower chance of storms to end August, higher to start September
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - We have one more day to set an August rainfall record at SRQ. Back in August 1981, we hit 24.42”. So far in 2024 our total is 23.55”. Other rain totals include 18.02” in Bradenton and 30.28” in Lakewood Ranch. We have one last chance for August rain on Saturday, but thunderstorms look minimal for Saturday. Then Sunday more widespread storms are likely for our first September rains, mainly in the late afternoon and evening. There’s no change in our weather pattern for the first week of the month. Typically our rainy-season afternoon storms start to taper off in late September.
Pilatus to Build Sales and Service Center in Florida
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has signed an agreement with Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority officials to develop a factory-owned sales, design, and service center in Bradenton, Florida. The Airport Authority operates and manages Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Seventeen acres on the north side of the airport are to be developed for construction of the new sales and service facility.
Nine Sarasota, Bradenton area companies make list of fastest growing companies in the U.S.
Nine Sarasota and Bradenton area companies made national publication Inc.'s list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America. The list includes real estate, software development and professional reputation management companies and even a local retailer in business since 2003. ...
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