The Best Restaurants in Sarasota
If there was ever a time to dine out in Sarasota, that time would be now. As our culinary scene continues to grow, restaurant choices are more diverse than ever. From Salvadoran to Korean and Indian to Italian, we can travel the globe right in our own back yard. We’ve scoured Sarasota and Manatee counties for the...
The Iconic Sarasota Architectural Salvage Warehouse Is Closing in April
Scroll any real-estate listing long enough and a pattern emerges. White sofa. Bone-colored walls. Beige rug. Pale wood. Repeat. Interiors scrubbed of personality. Then you walk into Sarasota Architectural Salvage, where nothing matches on purpose, nothing is neutral and nothing pretends to be new. It’s delightfully...
Son shoots father in Sarasota Lowe’s parking lot, police say
UPDATED 4:13 P.M. 2/3 SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A man in his mid-20s shot his father in the parking lot of a Lowe’s store off Central Sarasota Parkway Tuesday afternoon, according to police deputies on scene. The father, a man in his 50s, was found injured when police arrived...
Akita is ABC 7’s Pet of the Week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - ABC 7’s Pet of the Week is a sweet and friendly Akita looking for a new home. Lilly is 5 to 7 years old. She likes relaxing in her bed, going on walks, and watching squirrels. She is very friendly, loves a great backrub and...
Measles outbreak reported at southwest Florida university
A measles outbreak has been reported at a university in southwest Florida.
Juicys Famous Fair Food
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Juicys Famous Fair Food in Bradenton is expanding with a new location in Tampa.
Tampa Bay builder seeks to build 41 townhomes near downtown Sarasota
A residential project intended to breathe new life into what the city calls the Limelight District on the edge of the Park East neighborhood made its first appearance before the city’s Development Review Committee Jan. 21. Dubbed 414 Lime Avenue, Homes by WestBay of Riverview seeks to build 41...
Sun, Sand, and Shoofly Pie: A Guide to Florida’s Unique Amish Oasis
When travelers dream of Florida, they typically envision neon-lit boardwalks, mouse-eared theme parks, and crowded beaches. They rarely picture black-brimmed hats, three-wheeled bicycles, and the aroma of pot roast simmering in a kitchen that feeds thousands. Yet, Sarasota is home to one of the most unique cultural...
Cold start then a fast warm-up before the next cold front
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Early this morning starts cold, but not as harsh as recent days. Most inland areas are waking up in the low 30s, with a few spots near freezing and patchy frost possible away from the coast. Near the coast, most locations will be in the upper 30s. Skies are mostly clear, and light winds will...
Sarasota County to Attract Thousands of Athletes and Visitors with Four Major Sports Events...
From February 7-21, Sarasota County will host four major sports events across multiple county locations. Hosted in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, the official tourism marketing entity and primary provider of visitor information for Sarasota County, thousands of participants and spectators will visit the...

















