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4 endangered lemurs born at the Lemur Conservation Foundation
MYAKKA CITY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Lemur Conservation Foundation announced the recent births of four lemurs, representing three endangered species, on its 130-acre lemur reserve in Myakka City. The first lemur to arrive this season was an endangered collared brown lemur, Chandler, born to Isabelle and Vincent in April. The...
3 waterfront restaurants sold in Sarasota, Bradenton. What we know about buyer
Three of the Sarasota-Bradenton region's most famous waterfront restaurants have been sold by a longtime local resident to one of Florida's largest restaurant management companies. Founded by Ed Chiles, Chiles Hospitality launched in 1979 with the purchase of the beachfront Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria, on the north end of...
Manatee Chamber of Commerce Hosts July Headliner: SCF's New President Tommy Gregory
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC), hosted its July Headliners Luncheon on Wednesday, July 10, featuring Tommy Gregory, the newly appointed seventh president of the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). Held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, the event brought together local business leaders and educators to discuss the region's future of higher education and workforce development.
FORZA Education Management Soars with The Approval of North River Charter Academy, Signaling a New Era in Charter School Excellence
PARRISH — FORZA Education Management, renowned for its high educational standards and dedication to student excellence, celebrates the approval of North River Charter Academy, marking a new chapter in charter school education. North River Charter Academy, FORZA's fourth K-8 school, will open in August 2025 for students in grades...
Lakewood Ranch to see new roundabouts
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - According to developer SMR Taylor Ranch, six roundabouts are being planned in Manatee County. The developer said three will fall on State Road 64 and the other three on Bourneside Boulevard. Locations:. SR 64 and Bourneside Blvd. SR 64 and Uihlein Rd. SR 64 and...
New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch
Terry Hamilton said sometimes she just needs to take a drive to get away from her husband. She let out a hearty laugh after saying that. She and Brian Hamilton have been married and in business together for 30 years. “We’re together all the time,” she said. The...
Drowning of autistic toddler highlights deeper issue of recurring incidents in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A little boy, missing for hours, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a body of water at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Investigators say three-year-old Rakim Akbari, who was autistic, wandered off from his family and drowned. His mother confirmed to FOX 35 News the family was visiting...
Hospital Staff is 'Responsive and Reassuring'
Mark Mattis, 66, of Lakewood Ranch, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former sales executive, was enjoying his retirement, biking, golfing, taking walks and working on to-do-list tasks for his wife of 40 years. Then, suddenly, on October 26, 2023, he began to experience breathlessness. He nearly collapsed upon arrival...
How do I find my HOA rules and regulations in Florida? Which ones can I legally fight?
More than 75 million Americans live in subdivisions or other communities with homeowner associations (HOAs) that require them to pay monthly fees and follow a set of rules. And Floridians who live in places with homeowner associations finally have laws to regulate what HOAs can and can’t do to them. According to the U.S....
Giants legend Lawrence Taylor arrested in Florida
Retired New York Giants legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Lawrence Taylor, was arrested this week in Florida, TMZ reports. Taylor reportedly turned himself in to the Broward County Jail on an outstanding felony warrant. Lawrence Taylor was arrested again in Florida this week, TMZ Sports has learned …...
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