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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Anthony Razzano was 12 years old when a gasoline explosion burned more than 87% of his body and cost him his left hand. Doctors said his chances of survival were zero. Decades later, he is living in Lakewood Ranch and sharing his story with others. Razzano...

There is a certain kind of breakfast place that does not need a flashy sign or a trendy Instagram aesthetic to draw a crowd. The food does the talking, the staff knows your name, and the coffee is always hot. St. Petersburg has one of those spots, and locals have...

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is pleased to announce that Sarasota-based Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists has joined the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network. With more than 30 years of expertise in neurological surgery of the brain, spine, peripheral nerves and surrounding structures, the...

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched for an eighth-grader facing a long recovery after being hit by a car in a Lakewood Ranch neighborhood . On Friday, Feb. 27, Liam was hit by a car and suffered “severe and complex,” his family said. The GoFundMe page estimates the initial medical costs between $300,000 and...

One man was killed and another injured inside a vehicle after a shooting early Sunday in the 5200 block of 14th Street West in South Bradenton, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a car surrounded by...

Aldi is planting its flag at Wellen Park's Venice Plaza, with a new 12,000-square-foot store rising at the corner of U.S. 41 and Mezzo Drive, according to the development team. The discount grocer is slated to open by summer 2026 and will sit next to the community's Costco, giving Wellen Park residents a mainstream...

47 year old Jennifer Remillard was last seen in Sarasota, Florida on January 31, 2026. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since. On January 31, 2026, Jennifer Reminnlard was last seen in Sarasota, Florida. She is believed to be driving a gray 2012 Toyota Camry with Massachusetts license plate RS11 JR.

There’s a place in Parrish, Florida, where the 21st century politely excuses itself and lets the 1950s take over for a while. The Florida Railroad Museum sits in this unassuming town like a secret your cool aunt kept from the rest of the family, waiting for you to be old enough to appreciate it.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam where criminals pose as government or bank officials and tell victims to buy gold bars for safekeeping. Scammers may claim your bank account or computer was hacked and urge you to act quickly to protect your money.

There is a working farm about an hour south of Tampa where you can hand-feed goats, wander through pumpkin fields, pick your own strawberries, and yes, pet some very charming mini donkeys. It does not feel like Florida at all, and that is exactly the point. Hunsader Farms has been...