Manatee County commissioners to decide future of Mixon Fruit Farms property
The future of Mixon Fruit Farms will be decided by Manatee County commissioners on July 29 when they vote to either purchase the property or pass. If commissioners pass, Janet Mixon said she and her husband Dean Mixon will have no choice but to sell to a developer. D.R. Horton...
Longboat veteran urges town to take a drive toward Gulf of America
Bombay became Mumbai. Peking became Beijing. Idlewild International became John F. Kennedy International Airport. At least one Longboat Key resident has raised the issue with town leaders, and others have expressed support. And even if the process takes time and winds its way through legal and governmental swerves,...
Over $60K in unclaimed funds held by Manatee Clerk’s office will soon be forfeited
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – Time is running out to claim any funds owed to you by Manatee County. On Monday, July 21, the Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller said they are currently holding $64,914.35 in unclaimed funds, including 818 checks for jury duty, court fee refunds, vendor invoices, and other...
Pair of helper robots now cruise the hallways at St. Pete hospital
"Star Wars" comes to St. Pete hospital as pair of helper robots now cruise the hallways. Nurses at St. Anthony's are getting important delivery help from "Gia" and "Beaker."
Pop star Pink surprises Sarasota restaurant with performance during ‘amazing night’
A pop star who's been seen in the Sarasota area before recently ate and even gave an impromptu performance at a local restaurant. Grammy-winning singer Alecia Beth Moore-Hart, better known by her stage name Pink, visited the Portuguese-Italian fusion eatery Amore Restaurant just east of downtown Sarasota on 180 N....
Suspected pawn shop caught with help from drone team
Timeless tale of good defeating evil to be performed by dance students.
Survivor of addiction and abuse gifted a car in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - On Tuesday morning at Gerber Collision and Glass, a woman who has survived abuse and addiction was gifted a refurbished vehicle. Her name is Carrie Ashby, and she has overcome many difficulties. She escaped a home of abuse when she was just 15. struggled with drug...
Bradenton police remind drivers school speed zone cameras will be active in August
Police shared some of the highest speeds clocked outside of locals schools last school year in a graphic this week. The speeds range from 50 miles per hour to nearly 80 miles per hour.
Groups object to Sarasota School Board changes to discrimination policy
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Outside the Sarasota County School District headquarters Tuesday, a group of people were gathered to protest proposed changes to district policy on discrimination and harassment. SEE Alliance (Social Equity through Education) and community advocates are urging the board to stop protection...
Construction crews unearth fossil from giant sloth
Manatee County utility crews unearthed a piece of history, dating back thousands of years, while digging a trench for a waterline. Kimberly Kuizon reports.