Hundreds of homes in Sarasota County without water after main break
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - More than 400 households and 24 businesses are without water Friday in the Gulf Gate area after a contractor broke a water main, Sarasota County said. Public Utilities is repairing the break at Bispham Road and Windward Drive. Public Utilities staff had to shut down water...
Traffic resumes after boat collision with Longboat bridge
Traffic was reported to be flowing again on the Longboat Pass bridge Friday morning after a sailboat collided with the span. Around 10 a.m., Longboat Key fire-rescue and police were sent to the bridge to help manage traffic following the incident. U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission boats also responded to the scene. By about 10:45 a.m., the...
Florida woman survives terrifying Easter morning crash after hitting 9-foot alligator
SARASOTA, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida woman is recovering after a terrifying rollover crash allegedly caused by a nearly 9-foot alligator in the road. 25-year-old Maslin Kurtz told Tampa Bay 28 that her SUV flipped several times before slamming into a pole in a rural area of Sarasota County along Fruitville Road near Cowpen Lane before sunrise on Easter morning.
Sarasota Ikea: Retailer’s small-store strategy carries big impact
Key takeaway: The Ikea store coming to Sarasota will be in a smaller format — a strategic move by the global furniture retailer. Regardless of size, the presence of the brand is a bellwether for the region. Core challenge: Providing access to inventory in a sustainable way. What’s next:...
2 teens arrested in Manatee County after Tampa shooting injures 2 others
Police have arrested two teenagers after a shooting left two other teens injured Thursday afternoon.
Two hospitalized after cement truck overturns in Sarasota crash
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Two people were taken to the hospital, including one as a trauma alert, after a crash Friday morning in the area of Churchill Downs Road and Clark Road. A cement truck landed on its side after crashing with a white car, according to video from...
St. Petersburg Couple Behind Bars After One-Month-Old Baby’s Tragic Death
Gabriella Daniels, 21, and Ashton Kurant, 20 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- St. Petersburg detectives have arrested...
Manatee Technical College aviation program at SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport continues to grow, not just with passengers, but also with aviation-related businesses, created a demand for mechanics and technicians and a new training program for students right out of high school will help meet that demand. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Contractor sought for Benderson boathouse project
Setting a completion date set for May, 2028, the organization that runs Sarasota County’s Nathan Benderson Park this week released a request for proposals to build a new boathouse and events center at the park. Long proposed as the next development step at the park, the project is expected...
Sheriff’s Office to participate in April 25 DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Campaign
Drop boxes available all year at agency’s Sarasota headquarters and South County office. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is set to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back Campaign on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the agency has announced.
