Calls for murals to be painted in Sarasota
FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon shares the calls from the city of Sarasota to bring more artwork to all parts of the city without using tax payer dollars.
Alligators hamper teenager’s rescue in fatal Florida crash
Efforts to rescue a teenager who drove off a bridge and plunged into a murky canal in southwest Florida were hampered by two dangerous obstacles: a pair of large alligators. Police and fire rescue workers responded to the crash in Venice, Florida, June 22 and found a red Ford Ranger submerged with one person trapped...
The Best Banana Splits In Florida Are Hiding Inside This No-Nonsense Ice Cream Shop
In a state where tourist traps compete for attention with neon signs and gimmicky themes, there exists a humble yellow building where ice cream transcends from mere dessert to religious experience. Larry’s Ice Cream & Gelatos in St. Pete Beach serves up scoops of nostalgia that have Floridians plotting road...
Upside-down Jeep blocks part of University Parkway in major crash
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Florida Highway Patrol is assisting with a major crash on University Parkway at I-75. The location is westbound University Parkway, just before the overpass at I-75. In a conversation with Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Kenn Watson, ABC7 has learned at least one person is injured, and...
New restaurant opening in Sarasota with chef from Thailand serving authentic Thai dishes
A new Thai restaurant is opening , featuring a chef/owner who has worked at establishments both in the Sarasota area and in Thailand. Thai-licious will open Wednesday, June 25, at 5755 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, at the intersection of Beneva and Clark roads in the former space of The Greek Taverna . The new restaurant...
Neighbors, co-workers rally for Bradenton family who lost 4-year-old in fire
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Neighbors of a woman who lost her 4-year-old grandson in a Bradenton house fire earlier this month are raising money to help the family. The woman’s daughter, Tara Horsely, 48, was seriously injured in the June 14 fire on 53rd Avenue West and remains hospitalized. Her son, Logan Hajimihalis,...
Major crash closes U.S. 41 in Bradenton
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - U.S.41 northbound is currently closed down at 57th Avenue West in Bradenton. Emergency response crews are working to clear a major crash involving multiple vehicles in the intersection. Visible on an FDOT live camera, one of vehicles rolled over onto it’s side. Consider using 26th...
New rules at Anna Maria Island beach prevent digging huge holes in sand
Manatee County has new rules at the beach. An ordinance is aimed at preventing people from digging huge holes in the sand.
Mote aquarium to close after July 6, begin transition to new location
Mote Marine Aquarium announced last week its City Island location will close to the public after July 6.
Video shows dual waterspouts forming on Bradenton waters
Video showed a pair of waterspouts forming around Bradenton waters over the weekend. The phenomena was reported to have occurred on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and seen on a video sent to NBC6 affiliate WFLA. The waterspouts were seen moving northwest and did not end up landing and didn't require...
