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A woman has been charged in connection with a 2024 homicide that happened in Sarasota, making her the second person to face charges regarding the case.

SARASOTA, Fla. — A Tampa Bay area local is making his mark on one of this week's episodes of "Wheel of Fortune." Joey Nicotera Jr. of Sarasota is competing on Friday's episode of the CBS TV game show, with this week's theme being "Hawaiian Vacation." If you want to...

PALMETTO, Fla. - The city of Palmetto has long been known for its agricultural history, but many have considered the area a pass-through as drivers go to Anna Maria Island or even on to Sarasota and now city leaders are working to refresh the area. Their goal is to keep...

Florida knows how to turn simple seafood into a meal people remember. Every now and then, foodies start craving seafood. That is when locals keep coming back to the smaller shacks that keep things simple and let the fresh, satisfying flavors do the talking. That is what gives these places...

A furniture store with two locations in Florida is going out of business, and as a result, its Sarasota store is closing. Leather Gallery and Bedding Center is holding final sales at 5251 S. Tamiami Trail. The company opened the 8,000-square-foot store off US 41 in 2014. It was one...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Sarasota shelters have some wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.

City of Palmetto residents can drop off large household items for free during the Bulk Collection Event on Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds (1402 14th Ave West, Palmetto).

Manatee County’s maintenance and landscaping scene is buzzing right now. From hotel engineering to lawn care, there are several solid options for folks who like hands-on work and steady hours.

Sarasota County officials made a big splash in early February with an approval of a major acquisition: a 2.04-acre commercial site on the mainland side of the Stickney Point Bridge to Siesta Key. Known as the Boatyard, for a restaurant under that name on the property, the site is a colorful and quirky commingling of...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota and Manatee counties are working on budgets and comprehensive long-term plans. Manatee County held a workshop Wednesday to gather residents’ opinions on how the county will grow for the next 20 years. “Of course, taking into consideration the environment that we have in Manatee...