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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.
Two lanes closed after trailer flips on I-75 Southbound
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A trailer flipping over has caused two lanes on I-75 Southbound just after Clark Road to be shut down, leaving only one lane open. The accident happening just after mile marker 205. There have been no injuries made known at this time.
Notre Dame commit Dallas Golden’s key TD reception lifts Berkeley Prep to victory
TAMPA — Sarasota (Fla.) Booker‘s (1-1) defensive scheme was as simple as it gets — stack the box, man coverage on the outside and have a single high safety to help in pass protection and to stop long runs. The plan was clear: stop the Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep (1-1) rushing attack. But the Berkeley […] The post Notre Dame commit Dallas Golden’s key TD reception lifts Berkeley Prep to victory appeared first on On3.
Sarasota commissioners to vote on possible demolition of historic Colson Hotel
SARASOTA, Fla. - Sarasota City Commissioners will vote on an appeal to a denied permit request to demolish the historic African American Colson Hotel. The two-story hotel located on 8th Street in Sarasota's Rosemary District, formerly known as Overtown, was one of Southwest Florida's only places for African Americans to stay during the Jim Crow era.
Ringling College hits the beach
In celebration of National Beach Day, we are highlighting some of the many examples of Ringling College’s engagement with our coasts, from student clubs to volunteer opportunities and different major-driven projects. Each year, the College’s Community Engaged Learning department organizes a beach cleanup event at Ted Spurling Park on...
Sarasota cardiac monitoring company grows reach with acquisition
A Sarasota company specializing in cardiac remote monitoring has acquired a management system for patients’ cardiac device data. PaceMate acquired Paceart Optima, which was owned by Minnesota-based Medtronic. The financial terms of the Aug. 26 deal were not disclosed. PaceMate provides cardiac data management and remote monitoring through a...
Farmer’s Market Forecast Saturday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Farmer’s Market weather should be quiet for the market hours. Every day of Labor Day weekend is quiet in the morning withthunderstorms starting in the afternoon, then more widespread into the late afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms look minimal for Saturday, then more widespread Sunday. Lightning is a big concern, and lightning can strike in areas widespread afternoon that are not raining, and areas where the sun may peek through thestorms.
Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting the 76th annual Labor Day Regatta
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Sailing Squadron will host its 76th annual Labor Day Regatta this weekend, welcoming hundreds of competitive sailors nationwide. It’s a great event for participants and spectators at the Bayfront where you’ll be right by several of the region’s best waterfront restaurants and bars. The event runs from 9 a.m. Saturday to 4 p.m. Monday: Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.
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.
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