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VENICE — Forty area churches teamed up to create 13,170 gift-filled shoeboxes that will go to children across the world.

BRADENTON, Fla. — It is hard to pick who will get to read the Lewis family's favorite book sometimes. Mariah Lewis, 5, crosses her little arms, mad that her older brother Miles, 7, gets to read it out loud today. Not only getting the role of the narrator, Miles...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — Lakewood Ranch has a new destination for style seekers and self-care enthusiasts. Sirius Day Spas, already known for its luxury spa experiences and wellness services, has officially launched a curated women’s boutique inside its flagship location — blending fashion, beauty, and relaxation under...

Between Sarasota and Venice, tucked between neighborhoods and the steady hum of U.S. 41, lies one of Florida’s most surprising pockets of wilderness: Oscar Scherer State Park. It should not exist, at least not in the way it does. This 1,400-acre tract somehow preserves the rarest habitats in the...

Defenders of the historically Black community say that, rather than shrink, polluted groundwater keeps spreading. Host: Decades after a military contractor polluted the groundwater in a majority African-American community in Manatee County, the cleanup is slow to come. WSLR News reporter Ramon Lopez brings us Part 3...

Local diners who trust their favorite restaurants to serve safe food should pay attention to recent state inspection reports. Several Sarasota County eateries failed to meet basic food safety standards during October 2025, raising concerns about health practices at establishments across the community.

As those in the military continue to serve around the world, local veterans groups have packaged up some holiday cheer to keep their spirits up.

Some people know exactly what they want to be when they grow up. That wasn’t the case for Becky Hoffman, Sarasota County’s 2026 Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Growing up on a 65-acre farm in Maryland, Hoffman was surrounded by pigs, chickens, rabbits, and even a calf that she bottle-fed. After high school,...

NORTH PORT — A new housing option for people 55 and older was unveiled in North Port on Wednesday.

More than 350 local shops, artists, and food vendors are filling Vinoy Park for one of the nation’s largest Small Business Saturday celebrations. The festival is organized by LocalShops1 and the city also features live music, art installations, a Kidpreneur Zone, and plenty of food. Shopapalooza continues Sunday...