Kristi Sultan

1 week ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

PARRISH, Fla. (SNN) — Some Parrish elementary students will soon be heading to a brand-new school as the Manatee County School District works to keep up with the area’s rapid growth. Construction is already underway for Rye Ranch Elementary, located in the newly developed Rye Ranch community. What’s currently a wide-open field will soon be transformed into a state-of-the-art education facility, complete with modern classrooms and playgrounds.

1 week ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — Many parks in Sarasota are still recovering from last year’s back-to-back hurricanes, and with another storm season approaching, the city is racing against time to complete repairs. City officials said the damage varies depending on the location. “The beach parks had more shoreline damage. The inland parks had more tree line damage,” said Juan Depazos with Sarasota Parks and Recreation.

1 week ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

BRADENTON, Fla. (SNN) — A Bradenton man helped turn beard trims into food security at Tampa Riverfest. Matthew Nadu, a finalist in last year’s Wahl Benevolent Beards Contest, partnered with grooming giant Wahl this past weekend to raise money for Echo Farms — an international charity that teaches small-scale, sustainable farming techniques to people in need.

1 week ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — When Ed Smith Stadium opened in 1989, it set the gold standard for spring training facilities across the country. More than three decades later, the stadium is still buzzing with fans, but county leaders said it’s starting to show its age. Generations of Baltimore Orioles, their rivals, and their fans have called Ed Smith home during spring training.

2 weeks ago | snntv.com | Kristi Sultan

SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) – A new affordable housing complex in downtown Sarasota is expected to provide permanent housing for local veterans experiencing homelessness. The 10-unit development, called Heroes’ Village, is located off 25th Street and was made possible through community donations and support from St. Vincent de Paul CARES and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. “Sarasota is one of the toughest housing markets along the west coast of Florida.