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MANATEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Utilities customers in unincorporated Manatee County will soon have a new option for getting rid of large household items. Beginning Friday, May 1, 2026, the county is launching a Bulk Collection Pilot Program that expands curbside bulk pickup. Under the pilot program, residential customers...

The Sarasota County School Board and two county taxpayers have filed a lawsuit against Tax Collector Mike Moran and the constitutional office he controls alleging “unlawful diversion” of taxpayer funds that were supposed to support local students. The suit was filed Friday in the Circuit Court of the...

Crews broke ground Tuesday on a retail component adjacent to the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa. When complete, the space built on an outparcel of the hotel will total about 8,200 square feet, according to Zachary Ellis, associate with LQ Commercial, which is handling leasing. Four businesses have signed on...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Chef Tommy Chung from Sharky’s on the Pier joined us in our kitchen to make Seared Grouper with Lobster Fondue. Sharky’s has been Venice-area landmark for over 30 years. The beach-front restaurant offers a stunning view of the Gulf of Mexico. 1600 Harbor Drive...

VENICE — With no debate, the City Council approved a budget amendment on first reading Tuesday that more than doubles the amount currently budgeted for a new terminal/administration building at the Venice Municipal Airport.

The popular K-pop group BTS was spotted dining at an Apollo Beach restaurant on April 23, according to surveillance video.

Black Thorn Rose is the ultimate party rock tribute band, blending classic rock anthems with modern dance energy to create high-powered, crowd-pleasing live shows. From legendary rock hits to dance-driven crowd favorites, the band transforms every performance into a full-scale party. Their mission is simple: keep the crowd singing, dancing, and coming back for more!

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -Extreme drought continues over much of the area but some much needed rainfall on the way. Temperatures warmed to the low 90s today. The high today at the Sarasota/Bradenton airport reached 93 degrees setting a new record high for the date. Tuesday forecast. Temperatures warmed to the...

Ted Weinberger used to drive past the old Nokomis Bank and Post Office—a stucco building circa 1923 with arched windows and stained glass—en route to Warm Mineral Springs, where he first launched Café Evergreen. The oldest structure on US-41 between Venice and Tampa, he renovated it himself in six months.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today starts bright and pleasant across west-central and southwest Florida, with sunshine early and temperatures rising into the upper 80s this afternoon. A light east to northeast breeze turns northerly later today. Dry air behind yesterday’s front will keep rain out of the forecast, and that...