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Sometimes when you start a hobby, you have no idea how it might change your life. That was the case for Helen King, a bird naturalist at the Sarasota Audubon Society. “I didn’t become a birder until I turned 50 years old,” she says. “I’m a retired optometrist, and an 82-year-old patient told me I needed to try...

Anyone appointed as superintendent of the School District of Manatee County will be under pressure, but Laurie Breslin is going to feel more than most. “When you live and breathe this community, you know that you have to come through," Breslin said after her selection by the school board Aug. 26. "You have to be the...

If you’ve ever experienced the unconditional love of a pet, you’ll understand the power of animal therapy. Animals never judge. And in moments of stress and loneliness, their calming presence eases anxiety in a way human words often can’t. Clockwise from top, meet some of our region’s volunteer pet therapists.

Nestled in the heart of Sarasota, The Breakfast House has quietly built a reputation as a must-visit destination for anyone who believes pancakes are more than just breakfast—they’re an experience. These golden, fluffy discs of joy have earned such a devoted following that people willingly drive for hours...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Late August rains took our monthly totals sky high. At SRQ our monthly total is up to 11.55”, almost three inches above average. Bradenton hit 9.75” and Lakewood Ranch 11.73”, with the southeastern side of Venice also over 11 inches (11.74”). After...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hundreds of people gathered across Tampa Bay on Monday, voicing concerns about the state of democracy. In St. Pete, participants said this Labor Day, they are uniting and making their voices heard. Around 500 people filled in designated spots spelling out their message along the...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Each photo told a different story about struggles with addiction, and each face belonged to a person who lost their lives to the deadly drug, fentanyl. Their friends and family have made it their mission to continue their fight, and more than 500 people joined in Sarasota Monday morning to raise...

FLORIDA — St. Petersburg police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who went missing Monday morning and may be in danger. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, officers received reports of an altercation around 7:15 a.m. in the parking lot of the Crescent Lane Apartments at 2000 Gandy...

SARASOTA, Florida — As August closes and September begins, Sarasota and Manatee counties are buzzing with live music events. From Mexican regional stars to local rockers and festivals, here are the top five concerts happening this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Palmetto. 1. Chris Anderson Band at Big Top...

VENICE — Take a stroll along Tarpon Center Drive and you can see one of the city's most recent construction projects.