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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County is set to discuss a proposed land swap involving a property on Siesta Key that was originally purchased using a voter-approved preservation fund, a move that has drawn opposition from island residents. The county acquired the property as part of a lawsuit settlement with...

Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A few showers are possible in the morning as the front to our south lifts northward across the area. Skies will be partly cloudy. High temperatures...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 3-year-old German shepherd named Willow is available for adoption through Dante’s Den, a local animal rescue organization. Marsha Panucci, founder of Dante’s Den and host of Animal Outtakes, said Willow came to the rescue after a breeder reached out for help placing dogs.

A Manatee County jury on Friday convicted a Lakewood Ranch mother after prosecutors said she ran over and killed her 2-year-old son in the family's driveway. The verdict caps a case that has rattled the quiet suburban community and drawn heavy local attention for nearly a year. According to the...

A multifamily housing project is set to start construction in Manatee County. Called Tallevast, the complex will bring 231 apartments to Tallevast Road, about three miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The complex will be at 2750 Tallevast Road on a 10.8-acre property. After Indianapolis-based...

Authorities in Manatee County say local residents have lost a significant amount of money in recent cryptocurrency related fraud schemes.

Did you ever have a chance where you could stand inches from a full-grown Asian elephant and feel its sheer presence? This place in Florida isn’t a zoo or a circus, it’s a working sanctuary where rescued elephants roam freely and visitors get a rare chance to feed, bathe, and connect with them up close.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who is wanted in connection with a March 8 shooting that left one man dead and another injured. Detectives with the Manatee Homicide Investigation Unit (MHIU) have obtained an arrest warrant charging Maurice McCary, 35, of...

Tucked along Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida, The Breakfast House is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever settled for a chain restaurant. This small, cheerful bungalow has earned a loyal following of locals and visitors alike, with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,500 reviews. From...

These words—drawn from a South African philosophy emphasizing the deep interdependence of community—set the tone for the recent Climate Champions awards. Newly named honoree Charlie Hunsicker used the phrase to capture a truth that felt especially fitting for the eclectic crowd gathered in the room. Country club...