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Erhan John Er of Sarasota was sentenced Thursday to 52 months in federal prison on international firearms trafficking conspiracy charges after he bought firearms from dealers in Naples and Sarasota to be smuggled into Canada. Er, 35, 35, Sarasota, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven for his...

Tucked along Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg, Florida, The Crab Shack is a beloved seafood spot that has been drawing locals and visitors alike for years. Known for its laid-back, no-frills vibe and incredibly fresh seafood, this casual restaurant has earned a loyal following with a 4.3-star rating from over 3,000...

Twenty-seven Ministers of fourteen Denominations will participate in the Good Friday, Stations of the Cross down the center of Main Street Sarasota. With four Ministerial Associations and denominational prelates participating, over 100 congregations are represented. This Good Friday,. April 3rd is the 25th year...

First-year teachers across the district could lose their jobs next school year as Sarasota County Schools plans to cut 180 instructional staff positions in response to funding shortfalls. The staff reductions come as the state diverts millions of dollars to school vouchers for families to pay private school tuition,...

56 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705. Open Sun–Mon 11:30 AM–10 PM | Tue–Sat 11:30 AM–12 AM. You know a neighborhood loves a place when people happily wait for barstools and still call it a hidden gem. At Engine No 9...

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. - Actor Paul Rudd is set to star in a new movie filming in St. Pete Beach — and you might recognize some of the movie extras as your neighbors. On Thursday, around 175 locals traded in their modern threads for a blast from the past, trying on their 1980s costumes for the very first time.

St. Petersburg has plenty of tourist traps serving overpriced seafood, but locals know better. Hidden away on 22nd Avenue South sits a spot that feels more like stumbling into someone’s backyard party than visiting a restaurant. Hookin’ Ain’t Easy is the kind of place where string lights twinkle overhead, sand...

Protesters take aim at expanding executive powers and war. One event focuses on direct action and winning elections. Host: Saturday’s third edition of “No Kings Day” mobilized millions to express their opposition to the expansion of presidential power, turning it into the biggest nationwide protest ever, by some...

PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA — Strong thunderstorms moved across the Tampa Bay area Thursday evening, bringing intense rainfall, lightning, and localized flooding concerns, especially across Pinellas County. Radar imagery around 7:00 PM shows a concentrated line of heavy storms stretching from Palm Harbor through...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Not everyone getting a ticket from Sarasota Police gets upset. Just ask Jesus. The department’s marine unit saw him riding a personal watercraft without wearing a life jacket. That’s against the law. But instead of getting upset, he took the $90 fine in stride,...