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The site and development plan for Home Depot, the first major occupant of Venice Crossing Commercial Center, received unanimous approval Jan 6 from the Venice Planning Commission. The decision clears the way for construction of the first big box store in Venice city limits. The other major commercial occupant of the...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota’s Farmers Market is “An Opportunity for Community” and is open Year-Round from 7 am - 1 pm on Saturdays in downtown Sarasota. Today, we took a look at just a few of the many vendors available at the market.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The crash is blocking 2 westbound lanes of Bee Ridge Road near US-41. A truck transporting cinder blocks lost a large portion of it’s contents into travel lanes during the crash. Live FDOT video feeds at 10:20 a.m., show crews diligently cleaning up the debris...

Complaints are mounting against a Sarasota-based solar company that has been in business for decades, as customers say they paid tens of thousands of dollars for solar projects that were never completed or for warranty work that was never performed.

The Sarasota City Commission ushered in the New Year facing complaints from residents who said the mayor violated citizens’ First Amendment rights during its first meeting of 2026. Mayor Debbie Trice twice interrupted speakers during the public input portion of the Commission’s Jan. 5 meeting, warning them that they...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Police Department says it recently led an investigation involving at least three other law enforcement agencies to catch a women described as a career criminal. Margarita Elena Urriola Maldonado, 52, of Chile, was arrested Jan. 2, during a traffic stop in Osceola County. She...

PORT CHARLOTTE — A man is facing trespassing charges after demanding a sandwich at a WaWa store in Port Charlotte, saying he was refused service at a WaWa store in Venice, deputies reported.

PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s that time of year again! The Manatee County Fair will open up on Thursday at 5 p.m. The county fair will feature 38 rides, including four new rides, dozens of food vendors, shows and livestock. Fair organizers are asking visitors to bring canned goods for the Manatee County food bank on...

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Mexican national has been sentenced for 25 years for trafficking methamphetamine in Manatee and Hillsborough counties, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Thursday. Lorenzo Valerio-Popoca, 31, had been found guilty in July of conspiring to distribute and for distributing methamphetamine....

Adding a fresh layer to the fleet management landscape, Manatee County's own Matthew Case has been re-elected to serve as a director at Large for the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP). This organization, vouchsafed for its role in nurturing nearly 1,000 fleet professionals, touts an impressive...