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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - An Osprey man convicted in the hit-and-run death of 13-year-old Pine View student Lilly Glaubach is once again asking a judge to reduce his prison sentence, marking his fifth attempt to challenge or modify the punishment handed down in 2023. David Chang, who is currently serving...

A major expansion could soon reshape part of downtown Sarasota.

Michael’s on East has laid a prix-fixe table for restaurant week since the start. “When Savor Sarasota began in 2006, we were proud to be among the first restaurants to participate,” says co-proprietor Michael Klauber. He calls it an honor to support “this celebration of Sarasota's vibrant dining scene.” For Savor's 21

Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi is particularly proud of one Longboat Key Fire Rescue statistic: a 67% cardiac arrest survival rate in 2025. “Why is that? It’s because of the training the guys are going through, it’s the personnel that we have, and it’s the equipment that our tax dollars buy for us,” Dezzi said. “Th

The operators of 55 restaurants in and around Sarasota couldn’t agree more, and they have an even better way for diners to take their time in June. While the timeframe for the 21st annual Savor Sarasota event has come to a close, those restauranteurs will keep offering Savor’s $25 two-course lunches and $45 three-cours

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota Police patrol officer’s job isn’t always about chasing bad guys; sometimes it’s simply performing an act of kindness. Officers Shapiro and Stanaland found a fluffy friend in distress at Bay Park earlier this month, the department said on Facebook. Turns out...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It can start with a close friend, family member or text from a number you don’t recognize. Elder safety advocates say elder abuse looks different every day. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, scam attempts have become so common that seniors almost have to assume every unexpected message is a te

Manatee County planning commissioners commended KB Homes Tampa LLC for its willingness to meet with residents and adjust its plans accordingly, but the board couldn’t get past the project’s proximity to Rye Road. KB Homes is requesting approval to rezone 51.67 acres from general agriculture to planned development...

County officials say a proposal to build a massive cruise ship port in coastal Manatee County has not moved forward since it sparked fierce community backlash and a new law aimed at blocking it earlier this year. A development application submitted for the project in January is no longer active, officials say, and the

Tucked away in the University Park area of Sarasota, Norman Love Confections transforms premium ingredients into edible masterpieces that look almost too beautiful to eat. This award-winning chocolatier has built a reputation for creating artisanal bonbons, decadent desserts, and handcrafted confections that rival anyt