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Suncoast family once again touched by gun violence
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tommy Battie said he’s still trying to understand why someone would target his grandson in an early morning shooting. This, after Sarasota Police confirmed a 15-year-old was shot in the 1800 block of 29th Street around 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. Battie said his grandson’s bedroom...
Unwind at The Hammock Bar & Grill
The recently opened Hammock Bar & Grill is just one of the many highlights for new residents at The National Golf & Country Club. New homeowners will not only enjoy this trendy dining spot but will also have immediate access to a bundled social membership. For a limited time, select condos are being offered with waived HOA fees for the […] The post Unwind at The Hammock Bar & Grill first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
The way forward in citrus
“Dark” or “dark days” are terms rarely applied to anything in the Sunshine State, but more than one multi-generation citrus grower has added them like mulch lately to conversations about yields. Those yields are oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, mandarins, lemons, limes and other bounties produced in the humid subtropics of north and central Florida or the tropical regions of southern Florida. […] The post The way forward in citrus first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Homebuilder moves Siesta forward with the past in mind
T.J. Nutter is the latest member of his family to put roofs over the heads of Siesta Key residents. Nutter’s father and grandfather both operated roofing companies in Sarasota. While Nutter briefly tried to work in other industries, homebuilding is in his blood. Nutter didn’t want to go into...
Florida Woman Busted with Stash Labeled ‘Bag of Drugs’ During Traffic Stop
A florida woman busted during a traffic stop might just be the criminal mastermind of the century. Meet Lauren Riley, 41, this super genius got arrested after cops found a bag labeled “Bag of Drugs” during the police encounter in St. Petersburg. Seriously. I can’t make this stuff up.
Family asks for help locating woman who has been missing for 2 weeks
The family of a missing woman last seen on July 16 is asking for help to locate her. Detectives have been actively searching for 42-year-old Kelli Fisher, who is 5'8'' and weighs 200 pounds.
Local bakery nominated best in country
July 30, 2024 - HaleLife Bakery, a gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly bakery that started in Clearwater and now has locations in Tampa and St. Petersburg, announced on social media that it has been nominated for Best Gluten-Free Bakery in the U.S. by USA Today. Online voting will determine the winner, with voting open now through Aug. 18.
Top residential real estate sales for July 15-19 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key
The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 15 and July 19. A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Nadine Richardson, trustee, and William Witzel, of Aurora, Illinois, sold the home at 551 Putter Lane to Michael Lynch and Katherine Lynch, trustees, of Waterford, Wisconsin, for $5.75 million. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,059 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,995,000 in 2007.
Huge Alligator in Florida Backyard Nicknamed ‘Thanos’ Shocks Internet
A video of an alligator spotted "slapping his head" in the waters of a home in southwest Florida has gone viral on TikTok. The reptile was spotted by Tiffany Rowan in her backyard pond. "I have alligators out back daily and film them after I get off work," she told Newsweek.
Ex-Rays outfielder Brett Phillips signs with Yankees. As a pitcher
Former Rays outfielder Brett Phillips didn’t need long to get started on his next career as a pitcher. After hitting 97 mph in his first game appearance Monday night in the National Baseball Congress tournament, Phillips on Tuesday agreed to a minor-league contract with the Yankees and after passing a physical will start working out at their Tampa complex.
Florida Man On Stolen Walmart Scooter Leads Police In Low-Speed Chase
The Walmart in Lakeland, Florida was the beginning of what would become a low speed chase as a Florida Man on a stolen Walmart scooter tried to elude deputies. Unfortunately for him, after a near mile long chase, the speed of the electric shopping scooter was no match for the Polk County Deputies.
City leaders hold town hall meeting in New Tampa
Around 60 people attended a Town Hall meeting in Tampa Palms on Tuesday. City leaders talked about the recent string of homicides, and other issues plaguing the community. Nearly a month ago, Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw spoke to residents during a similar meeting about a series of shootings and homicides in the area.
After fatal street racing crash, no justice for Pinellas family
A few days before Thanksgiving in 2018, a Largo family was torn apart when a speeding pickup driver crashed into a car, seriously injuring the family’s matriarch and killing her granddaughter. Hailey Mullen, 20, was studying to be a special education teacher when she died. Her grandmother, Ann Marie...
Tampa International Airport construction worker killed in accident
TAMPA, Fla. — A construction worker died in an accident Wednesday morning at Tampa International Airport, officials said. The accident happened just before 8 a.m. near the Blue Arrivals lanes, located on the south side of Level 1 of the main terminal, airport officials said in a news release.
Students take flight at unique USF summer camp
TAMPA - At the first-ever USF Drone Camp, participants are learning more than how to fly. "We want them to understand that flying drones is super cool, but there's also so much more that goes into it, and there are real career opportunities that are available to them," USF Youth Experiences Assistant Director Caryn Preston said.
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