Kimberly Kuizon

1 week ago | fox13news.com | Kimberly Kuizon

In South Sarasota County, you will find a piece of history that will take you back to old Florida. The Blackburn Point Swing Bridge has been in operation for nearly a century. There are concerns its time could be coming to an end. Sarasota County said over the last four years, they’ve spent more than $200,000 on repairs. Now the county is looking at options for its future. The backstory: It’s one of less than a handful of swing bridges left in the state of Florida.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kimberly Kuizon

The BriefThe Blackburn Point Swing Bridge is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and is nearly 100-years-old. Sarasota County engineers say the bridge is at the end of its lifespan and needs constant repairs. A group is working to make sure the Blackburn Point Swing Bridge is saved. SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. - In South Sarasota County, you will find a piece of history that will take you back to old Florida.

1 week ago | fox13news.com | Kimberly Kuizon

From real-time beach updates to free Wi-Fi in city parks, Sarasota’s Smart City initiative doesn’t stop there. The backstory: The City of Sarasota is being recognized with an international award for the work it’s doing to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, as well. Off of Fruitville Road, a number of intersections are keeping an eye on what’s happening to help prevent a future tragedy from occurring. "We get speed, near-misses, lane departures.

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Kimberly Kuizon

Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start of summer. You can expect everything from our beaches to our waterways to be packed. With those extra crowds, first responders are reminding residents and visitors to take some extra precautions. It’s the perfect day to be out on the water, but on Memorial Day, Teddy Moser and his friends will be avoiding it. What they're saying: "There’s too many crazy people out here.

2 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Kimberly Kuizon

Recreational salt water fishing brings in around $10 million each year to the state of Florida. The backstory: One of the top five sought-out species fishermen are looking to hook is snook. Every year, the snook population faces threats. Mote Marine Laboratory has been working for more than 20 years to make sure populations thrive. They’ve hit a record-breaking milestone this week. Taken out by buckets and released in Phillippi Creek.