ABC7 Pet of the Week: Meet Willow
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 3-year-old German shepherd named Willow is available for adoption through Dante’s Den, a local animal rescue organization. Marsha Panucci, founder of Dante’s Den and host of Animal Outtakes, said Willow came to the rescue after a breeder reached out for help placing dogs.
Lakewood Ranch Jury Convicts Mom In Heartbreaking Toddler Driveway Death
A Manatee County jury on Friday convicted a Lakewood Ranch mother after prosecutors said she ran over and killed her 2-year-old son in the family's driveway. The verdict caps a case that has rattled the quiet suburban community and drawn heavy local attention for nearly a year. According to the...
231-unit apartment complex to start construction in Manatee County
A multifamily housing project is set to start construction in Manatee County. Called Tallevast, the complex will bring 231 apartments to Tallevast Road, about three miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The complex will be at 2750 Tallevast Road on a 10.8-acre property. After Indianapolis-based...
Bradenton Police Report $1.2 Million Lost In Cryptocurrency Scams
Authorities in Manatee County say local residents have lost a significant amount of money in recent cryptocurrency related fraud schemes.
Plan A Trip To This Unique Elephant Sanctuary In Florida For An Unforgettable Experience
Did you ever have a chance where you could stand inches from a full-grown Asian elephant and feel its sheer presence? This place in Florida isn’t a zoo or a circus, it’s a working sanctuary where rescued elephants roam freely and visitors get a rare chance to feed, bathe, and connect with them up close.
Bradenton man wanted in fatal shooting, up to $9,500 reward offered
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who is wanted in connection with a March 8 shooting that left one man dead and another injured. Detectives with the Manatee Homicide Investigation Unit (MHIU) have obtained an arrest warrant charging Maurice McCary, 35, of...
This Simple Florida Restaurant Is Absolutely Worth the Drive
Tucked along Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida, The Breakfast House is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever settled for a chain restaurant. This small, cheerful bungalow has earned a loyal following of locals and visitors alike, with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,500 reviews. From...
Meet Three Local People Fighting for the Future of Our Region
These words—drawn from a South African philosophy emphasizing the deep interdependence of community—set the tone for the recent Climate Champions awards. Newly named honoree Charlie Hunsicker used the phrase to capture a truth that felt especially fitting for the eclectic crowd gathered in the room. Country club...
Wildlife checks into the Ritz in Lakewood Ranch
Brian Beckner was sitting near a golf course's fairway, directly under a bird box he had made for purple martins, who all were tucked inside the structure, out of sight. Even so, their presence was evident. Purple martins' calls have been described as throaty chirps and creaky rattles. It was loud.
New market in Newtown offers grocery-style shopping at no cost for those in need
Months ago, Yvette Resto was asked to sit and talk during a visit to the library as preparations for Margie's Market, a new free community market in Newtown, were under way. Her input was that the community was looking for a one-stop shop for needed items. As the market held...

















