Kristi Sultan

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Reporter at WSNN-TV (Sarasota, FL)

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Scam alert: Fake traffic ticket texts target Florida drivers

1 week ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

BRADENTON, Fla. (SNN) — A new scheme is sweeping across the Suncoast and the state of Florida, targeting drivers with fake unpaid traffic ticket warnings and pressuring them to pay immediately or face serious consequences. The scheme involves a text message claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles. It warns of unpaid fines and threatens license suspension, pushing unsuspecting recipients to send money right away. But officials are urging the public to think twice before taking the bait.
Bradenton taps familiar face as new police chief

1 week ago | wfla.com | Kristi Sultan

BRADENTON, Fla. (SNN) — The Bradenton Police Department is preparing for a shift in leadership as longtime public servant and former Assistant Chief Josh Cramer is set to become the city’s next chief of police. The announcement follows the planned retirement of Chief Melanie Bevan, who has led the department for the past nine years. The Bradenton City Council officially confirmed Cramer’s appointment during a recent meeting, signaling a return to the department he served for nearly three decades.
Bradenton taps familiar face as new police chief

1 week ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

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Patriotic procession honors fallen heroes in downtown Sarasota

1 week ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — On this Memorial Day, downtown Sarasota was filled not with the usual hum of morning traffic but with the stirring sounds of sirens, marching bands, and heartfelt tributes. A patriotic procession brought the community together to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. The parade featured a moving display of unity and remembrance, as veterans, ROTC units, scouts, first responders, and local community groups marched down Main Street.
Senior PGA championship coming to Bradenton

2 weeks ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan |Moore Haven

BRADENTON, Fla. (SNN) — For the first time in 26 years, a major PGA Champions Tour event is returning to the Sunshine State, and it’s landing right here on the Suncoast. The Senior PGA Championship is set to be held at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton starting April 2026, with the club locked in to host the event for three consecutive years. Located on more than 500 pristine acres, the Jack Nicklaus-designed course has long been praised for its world-class design.
House bursts into flames in Sarasota

2 weeks ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — Sarasota County Fire Department crews were called to the 8500 block of Sandpoint Street, near Lakewood Waterside, just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. Crews arrived by 11:08 a.m. and confirmed there was a working structure fire. More than 20 units brought the blaze under control. No injuries were reported, and there were no transports. The fire occurred in a newly developed neighborhood that appeared to be unoccupied. Firefighters remained on scene Wednesday afternoon.
No parking? Venice has a plan for that

2 weeks ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — Venice and Sarasota County are moving forward with plans to improve beach parking access following storm-related damage at Caspersen Park. Officials are proposing to add 90 to 100 new parking spaces along Harbor Drive to help offset the loss of spots now buried under sand. Construction on the Harbor Drive restoration project is expected to begin this fall. In the meantime, the city is promoting the use of Breeze On-Demand, a free shuttle service offering rides to area beaches.
More red-light cameras coming to Sarasota

3 weeks ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

SARASOTA. Fla. (SNN) — Sarasota is expanding its red-light camera program to improve traffic safety. The Sarasota Police Department is installing new cameras at several high-risk intersections downtown, including Tamiami Trail at Myrtle Street and Washington Boulevard at Fruitville Road.
City denies controversial high-rise tower proposed for downtown Sarasota

3 weeks ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — A proposed luxury high-rise once poised to reshape Sarasota’s skyline will not be moving forward. In a 4-1 vote, the Sarasota City Commission denied approval for the 14-story North Palm Residences project — formerly known as Obsidian Sarasota — after pushback from concerned residents. Mayor Liz Alpert was the sole vote in favor of the development.
USF graduate receives scholarship from local senior living facility

3 weeks ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

VENICE, Fla. (SNN) — A Venice native is entering the healthcare field with help from a unique scholarship funded by a local senior living community. Natalie Blackburn recently graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in health science. Her journey began at a McDonald’s drive-thru, where a Village On The Isle staff member noticed her work ethic and offered her a job.