More than 200 Siamese cats rescued from Fla. home
A resident reached out to authorities after realizing the number of stray cats he was feeding had grown beyond his control.
The Key Lime Pie At This Classic Fish House In Florida Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In the heart of St. Petersburg, where Gulf breezes carry the tantalizing aroma of smoking fish, sits a culinary landmark that has locals and tourists alike lining up with eager anticipation. Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish isn’t just another seafood joint along Florida’s sun-drenched coast – it’s a time-honored...
Suspected DUI driver damages Palmetto building, police say
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - A 19-year-old is in jail after she allegedly crashed her Jeep into a building Early Friday while impaired, Palmetto Police say. At about 2:30 a.m. an single-vehicle crash was reported in the 600 block of Eighth Avenue West. The vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee, was northbound when...
Freedom School gets kids engaged in black history lessons
Manasota ASALH seeks volunteers for this summer program—and to help run weekend and after-school programs. Host: The Mobile Freedom School and its focus on African-American history is back this summer. Mason Chambless took one class and learned about this: the history of traffic lights. Jasmine Persaud: What meant...
City of Sarasota offers trees to homeowners via Canopy Program
City residents can pay a $100 deposit to have a tree planted in their front yard. Host: The City of Sarasota wants you to plant a tree, or maybe even more. Kiona Wehlage found out why and how. Kiona Wehlage: Jacqueline Hartley is the chief arborist of the City of...
Walmart buys land to open first Venice store on Laurel Road
VENICE – Venice proper is getting its first Walmart, at the northwest corner of Twin Laurel Boulevard and Laurel Road , just off Interstate 75. LQ Commercial, a Florida-based commercial real estate brokerage organization, bought 22 acres for Walmart in Venice, along with five other acquisitions across the state...
The Best Lobster Roll In Florida Is Hiding Inside This Iconic Seafood Restaurant
You know that feeling when you bite into something so delicious that time momentarily stops?. That’s exactly what happens at Dry Dock Waterfront Grill in Longboat Key, where seafood dreams come true against a backdrop of stunning Florida waters. Let me tell you, finding exceptional seafood in Florida isn’t...
Why Summer is the Ultimate Time to Visit Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar...
Summer in Sarasota is all about sun, sea breezes, and good times—and there’s no better place to soak it all in than Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar. Located at 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, this waterfront spot combines great seafood, cocktails, live music, and island‑vibe fun to deliver the perfect summer...
Sarasota to spend $1.7 million to enhance Bobby Jones Golf Club nature park
The city of Sarasota plans to spend $1.7 million to improve Bobby Jones Golf Club and supplement the publicly owned course's nature park for the wildlife, residents and the environment as a whole. Even though Sarasota Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle said Bobby Jones already has “trails, amazing trees and...
Stalled semi causes major headaches for I-75 drivers
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Drivers commuting home are stuck in a significant backup on I-75 southbound, approaching Fruitville Rd. Crews are working diligently to get a semi up and moving out of the center lane, during the afternoon rush. As of 4:20 p.m., traffic is backed up over 5 miles,...
