Manatee Co. job fair Wednesday

Manatee County's government wants to hire people.The Bradenton Herald reports a job fair Wednesday takes place at Manatee Technical College.The government runs it rom 1:30 to 5:30 that afternoon.The county seeks to hire for... Read More.

Teens injured in Sarasota crash

A group of teenagers continues recovering from a weekend crash in Sarasota.The highway patrol says a 16-year-old driver failed to make a turn and crashed into a tree early yesterday morning.It happened on Camminare... Read More.

Investigation continues into Sarasota death

The investigation continues into a woman's death at her home in Sarasota.The sheriff's office says the 45-year-old woman died yesterday morning, but how she died remains unclear.It reports no signs of trauma at this... Read More.

Construction of Tenderhouse begins

Construction on the new Tenderhouse at the Tom Adams Bridge has started.The project this morning has closed a lane on Beach Road and the sidewalk on the north side of the bridge.

Kayaker rescued from choppy water in Venice

A man needed rescuing yesterday after a rough surf caught him in the Gulf near Venice.The Herald-Tribune reports his kayak capsized a mile out from the Venice south jetty.A county lifeguard saved him.No one... Read More.

Parking meters back in Sarasota?

Parking meters may return to downtown Sarasota.WWSB-TV reports the city commission votes May 16 on a plan to bring them back as soon as 2018.The first ones would pop up at Saint Armand's and... Read More.

High rip current risk continues

The National Weather Service says a high rip current risk remains through this evening.These powerful channels of water flow quickly away from shore, most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar.They also... Read More.