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St. Pete plaza could become 304-unit housing development
A Houston-based developer plans to transform a commercially zoned plaza in St. Petersburg’s North Kenwood neighborhood into a workforce housing development under the Live Local Act. The Hanover Company intends to build 196 one-bedroom and 108 two-bedroom apartments on the 7.27-acre site at 3100 22nd Ave. N. The development...
Sarasota/Bradenton companies looking to fill over 300 positions locally
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - If you are searching for a new job, there is an opportunity to find one and get hired on the spot coming up this week!. Several businesses in the Suncoast and Tampa Bay area are looking to fill more than 300 openings by participating in the Sarasota / Bradenton JobLink Job Fair on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Courtyard by Marriott University Town Center / Lakewood Ranch Conference Center, 8305 Tourist Center Drive, Sarasota.
Sheltair breaks ground on $40 million facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Sheltair, a leading provider of aviation services and aviation real estate development, is expanding to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, building a $40 million private complex that is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2025. Sheltair, a family-owned company based in Fort Lauderdale, is the nation’s largest privately...
Church Women United of Manatee County announced May Friendship Luncheon
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A local group of women are doing big things for their community. Church Women United of Manatee County do lots of events and charitable works. The group is open to all denominations and they want to celebrate unity and diversity. The group is hosting its...
Newtown giving historic designation by National Register of Historic Places
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After years of work from local historians and city officials, the Newtown Historic District is officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Sarasota was notified last month of the news. The work toward the designation began in 2009. The Newtown Historic...
Booker Middle School student caught with gun at school
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Booker Middle School student was caught with a gun on campus and was removed from school on Tuesday. According to an email sent to parents, Booker Middle School received a call from a parent that a student may be in possession of a weapon on campus on Tuesday morning.
First Alert Weather: Mostly sunny skies into the weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today will be very similar to yesterday. The effects of the trough that moved across the area yesterday will linger today. This will help to increase the chances for an inland shower later this afternoon. Skies will remain mostly sunny today and UV index will continue in the very high category. This will permit the warming to trigger the sea breeze circulation that will produce the inland showers. Coastal areas stay rain free.
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