Spotted in Venice, FL. Video uploaded by Melanie Wolf Alkema. We have a coyote who visits our property every night. I admit I feel trapped inside my house from dusk to dawn. Last month, I bought several wireless outdoor security cameras and have tried to determine the path of the coyote. This evening, I placed […] »
County: Sarasota
Florida Man Found Hiding Naked in a New York Chicken Coop
Broome County, NY (WTFF) – A man from Sarasota, FL and Ithica, NY was arrested by New York State Police for numerous crimes. »
Drunk, Coked-Up, Gun-Toting Charter Boat Captain Held Tour Group Captive for 12 Hours, Reportedly
Sarasota (WTFF) – A group of family and friends trying to go on a relaxing 12-hour charter boat fishing tour of the Gulf were instead given the Florida Man tour, according to court documents and news sources. »
Fake Cop Arrested by Real Cop
Sarasota (WTFF) – An internet-famous Florida man was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer after trying to cite a woman on false traffic charges for a prank. »
Found Iguana
Posted to the Sarasota Lost & Found on Craigslist, with the caption, “Iguana in the Magnolia Pond. Too fast to catch, but if you lost one, it may be him.” »
Statue Depicting Sexual Assault Spray-Painted with #MeToo
Sarasota (WTFF) – The “Unconditional Surrender” statue on the intersection of North Gulfstream Avenue and Bayfront Drive was found embellished with red spray-paint reading “#MeToo” on Tuesday morning. »
Florida Man F*cks Dolphin, Stars in Documentary
Back in the 70’s a Florida man fell in love with a dolphin named Dolly. Malcolm Brenner described the experience as “almost spiritual” in a VICE article. He met the dolphin on a freelance photography assignment at Floridaland, a theme park in Sarasota. Back then he was a student at the New College of Florida. […] »
“I’m Jesus Christ!” Proclaims Florida Man While Shooting at Bicyclist
Sarasota (WTFF) – A Floridian almost died after a Florida Man tried killing him with a shotgun. »
Edgy Florida Teen Asks Girl to Prom with Lame Racist Joke
Riverview (WTFF) – A high school student has stirred up controversy with a sign reading “If I was black, I’d be picking cotton, but I’m white, so I’m picking u 4 prom.” »
Mazda versus Motorcycle
Motorcyclist Punches a Mazda and Gets Run Over
Sarasota (WTFF) – A road rage incident was caught on video featuring a motorcycle and a hatchback: »
1-800-Ask-Gary arrested for drunk driving
Manatee County (WTFF) – Gary Kompothecras was arrested on DUI charges early Thursday morning. »
It’s gonna be really f*cking cold in Florida; impending snow, death, mayhem
(WTFF) – Put on extra pairs of socks before you step into your sandals this week, because Florida’s gonna get really f*cking cold and we’re all gonna die*. »
Florida Man Sloppily Parks in Handicap Spot, Jumps Into Giant Truck
Sarasota (WTFF) – A man was caught on video jumping into his oversized pickup truck that was illegally parked in a handicap spot at the McDonalds on Fruitville Rd. »
Florida license plate proclaims “NOT DUMB”
If they have to announce it, it’s probably not true. A good determiner would be whether they use their turn signals or just do “The Florida Slide.” »
Florida Man Says Hidden Cameras in His Airbnb Were for Sex Parties, Not Spying
There’s a seemingly infinite well of horror stories about Airbnb hosts returning home to find their houses robbed, trashed, or turned into impromptu brothels. But it turns out things can get pretty weird for Airbnb guests, too. An Indiana couple on vacation in Florida was horrified earlier this week when they discovered a hidden camera […] »
Florida lawmaker files bill to make it a hate crime to attack someone’s political affiliation
A Florida lawmaker recently filed a bill that would make going after someone’s political affiliation an actual hate crime. Joe Gruters, a Republican from Sarasota, filed HB 209 yesterday and told the Miami New Times, that the bill would protect “both sides.” »
Schools in Venice refuse to close during flooding; school bus nearly capsizes
VENICE, FL (WWSB) – The Venice Police Department was on the scene of a school bus taking on water Monday morning. Around 7 a.m., officers helped rescue three special needs students and two adults from the school bus on East Venice Avenue around 7 a.m. Everyone is Ok and no injuries were reported. Source: mysuncoast.com »
Letter to State Attorney: Shark Dragging Incident
A formal decision from the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney is expected by mid-August as publicly announced by assigned Assistant State Attorney Andrew Van Sickle to the shark dragging incident. But still NOTHING has been done. Four men allegedy dragged a shark going at super high speeds while the still-live black tip sharks body was […] »
Sarasota mom and daughter arrested in undercover investigation
SARASOTA (FOX 13) – A Crimestoppers tip of possible prostitution led to the arrest of a mother and daughter. »
MTV Siesta Key Audition Answers
So, we made this fake audition page to bring attention to how MTV’s Siesta Key endorses animal abuse: MTV.WTFFlorida.com Aaaand, we got some people signing up… here are some of the hilarious results (try to guess who thinks it’s real versus people trolling): »
Deliver the Shark Petition
Join us Monday, August 21 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Manatee County Building Department to deliver our petition. We will be gathering in the courtyard facing the building. Come any time you can, even it’s just on your lunch break. »
Shark-drag investigation uncovers other violations
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Tell Pedigree to STOP running ads on MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’
The star of Siesta Key and his friends enjoy abusing animals. Pedigree advertises on the show’s commercial breaks. This is a problem… »
Commissioners should just Ask Gary what they can do for him
By Tom Lyons via Herald Tribune Given the predicted sea level rise already underway and causing problems in places like Miami, it is remarkable that Sarasota County would even entertain any development plans that would increase density on a barrier island. »
Florida Man discovers that a boa constrictor has been living in his attic for at least two years
Anywhere else you hear a weird noise that sounds like an animal in your attic, it’s probably rats or mice. In Florida, it could be a boa constrictor. »
‘Ask Gary’ founder wants county to consider Siesta Key hotel
Gary Kompothecras is seeking help reviewing his hotel project as the MTV reality series starring his son launches this week. SIESTA KEY — The famed founder of 1-800-ASK-GARY has retained legal services for himself to appeal a county board’s decision that could threaten his plans for a hotel on Siesta Key. Gary Kompothecras — a […] »
Boycott 1-800-Ask-Gary Hotel on Siesta Key
*Everyone* should call/write/email the Sarasota Commissioners, as well as the ‘Siesta Key Association’, and tell them you don’t support a Hotel on Siesta Key built by Gary Kompothecras. He’s got attorneys, and is trying to bully this thing into getting built. Currently “Captain Curt’s Crab/Oyster Bar”, and “Clayton’s Siesta Grille” have said they support Gary […] »
Email from Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office
Hi, thanks for connecting. I understand and respect the concerns of everyone seeing this situation unfold, and like everyone, am waiting to see the outcome of the various investigatory actions underway by authorities and the fact-finding they make public. There has been no indication to our office that a second season is being considered, but […] »
Sarasota County and MTV Siesta Key – Public Record Documents
Files: The first PDF contains potential filming locations and contacts and more, the second PDF is an insurance agreement between Bobby Aguilar of Entertainment One Reality Productions and a few Sarasota County departments. The third file is a DOCX of their production schedule. mtv_siesta_key_wk_4-10_to_4-15 Entertainment_One_signed001 4Entertainment_One_production_schedule Email response: RE: Public Records Request of 8/8/2017, Reference […] »
Boycott These MTV Siesta Key Sponsors
Download the original list in a twitter-ready text file… MTV Siesta Key Sponsors: MTV Viacom Secret Deodorant Mountain Dew Tobacco Free Florida Extra Gum Gain Know The Real Cost Arby’s Dr Pepper Metro PCS Gatorade eBay Dawn Dish Sour Patch Kids Taco Bell Mr Clean Frontier Corp Gifted (Movie) Cox Auto Sony Pictures Victorias Secret […] »
Andrew Van Sickle assigned as prosecutor in the infamous ‘shark’ case
BREAKING NEWS: Assistant State Attorney Andrew Van Sickle has been assigned to the case. He states that lots of violations have been uncovered and lots more are coming. They will have answers to whether charges will be filed mid August. See Video for breaking news... »
Meet “Joey,” Siesta Key’s New Resident!
Dear audience, MTV here. Viacom stopped giving us money after the whole shark thing (who knew Florida idiots were so sensitive about animals, eh) but us folks here at MTV don’t give up easily. With our budget cuts, we had to lose our old staff… but that doesn’t mean we’re going away! We are proud […] »
Sarasota native’s rant about the upcoming MTV reality show ‘Siesta Key’ goes viral
Original Post: MTV will be premiering a show about a beach in Sarasota, Fl. This show is already starting to look like a horrible thing for this area… This is a video of my reactions to a video they posted where they lied about almost every aspect of the video. From Louie Carey‘s YouTube channel. »
Boycott Siesta Key MTV
Look, Florida’s f*cked up enough from all these outsiders coming here and desecrating our beautiful state. We don’t need any more visitors… and certainly not more privileged, sexist, racist, spoiled brats who torture animals. Share these photos, and keep the pressure on. One of the guys on the show (the producer’s son) is friend’s with […] »
‘Siesta Key’ red-carpet event canceled; protest was in works
The sons of prominent Floridians who tortured a sea animal on video are still evading charges. The FWC has failed to indict them, and has not responded to our open letter asking why. Meanwhile, as our petition grows online, the awesome people of Sarasota showed support in person. WTF Florida and 50,000+ other people say thank you. […] »
Let’s Make Florida Slightly Less Fucked Up
Dear Floridians (and everybody else), Florida’s a fucked up place. From animal abusers to angry ex-cops to Zimmerman to horse fuckers, we have plenty of issues. WTF Florida is your source for these fucked up news articles, and we encourage hysterical laughter at the zany headlines coming out of the Gunshine State. After the laughter […] »
Floridians For Freedom
Only the “Right Of Adults To Cannabis” amendment can secure your RIGHT to possess, cultivate, and use cannabis in a manner similar to your 2nd amendment right to “keep and bear arms” … think about that for a minute. Whether you agree or disagree with Americans right to gun ownership, the strength of this protected […] »
Florida Man Fights Off 5 Shotgun Wielding Robbers With a Machete
The homeowner told police two other robbers escaped. The two suspects and two others were eventually found at a nearby gas station. »
Bobcat Takes a Stroll at Siesta Key Beach
SIESTA KEY (FOX 13) – A furry feline greeted beach-goers on Siesta Key Wednesday, but this kitty was no house cat. Bobcats are somewhat common on Siesta Key, but seeing one on the beach was a rare sight for Jake Drost, who took a photo of the large cat. »
