Sarasota Is the 28th Worst City in America for Allergies
Sarasota is no stranger to being No. 1. Siesta Key is a perennial first placer in beach rankings, and just last year, U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks our region a best place to live in all of Florida. But Sarasota is also one of the worst cities in...
Man charged with molesting girl during Bradenton Beach vacation, police say
An Orlando man is under arrest after investigators say he molested a girl during a family vacation in Bradenton Beach. Harold Marinus, 65, is charged with one count of lewd or lascivious molestation involving a child under 12, a felony punishable by life in prison, according to court records. The incidents were...
New restaurant opens in popular Sarasota dining district
One of the Sarasota area's busiest shopping and dining districts has just debuted another new restaurant. Kitchen Social is now open at 257 N. Cattlemen Road Unit 81 in University Town Center (UTC) in the former space of Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern . The new restaurant is in The West District at UTC, along...
Manasota Beach Road residents resist $15 million expansion OK’ed by Sarasota commissioners
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Homeowners in Englewood are speaking out against what they are calling an unwanted neighbor — the Manasota Beach Road expansion. Manasota Beach Road is a residential road in Englewood, an area home to wildlife and farm animals. The Sarasota County Board of Commissioners approved turning...
Manatee County approves Fresh Start housing project, honors local leaders
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners has approved Phase 1 of the Fresh Start initiative, a new program designed to help people experiencing homelessness. The first phase will include 62 beds, kitchen and dining areas, laundry and lounge spaces, offices for support services, and secure outdoor areas....
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Named Among the World’s Best Hospitals in 2026 Newsweek Rankings
One of Sarasota-Manatee’s oldest and most respected health care institutions has once again been recognized on the global stage for excellence in medical care. Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the flagship hospital of the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, has been named among the World’s Best Hospitals in Newsweek’s...
Wednesday morning drivers delayed with I-75 crash
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A multi-vehicle crash is blocking the left lane on I-75 southbound at Fruitville Road. Wednesday morning rush drivers are stuck in slow traffic for over 5 miles, as crews work to clear the crash. Commuters should prepare for a delay of 25-30 minutes on I-75 south,...
This Florida Restaurant Looks Normal Until the Walls Start Staring Back
Most restaurants decorate their walls with paintings or maybe a chalkboard menu. This one decorates with rattlesnakes, bobcats, and a ten-foot alligator that watches you eat. Tucked away along the Braden River in Bradenton, Florida, this quirky waterfront spot has been pulling in curious diners for decades with its...
Man caught with minor in Sarasota restaurant restroom gets six years
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A man convicted of committing lewd acts with a minor in a Sarasota restaurant bathroom has been sentenced to six years in state prison, court records show. In a plea agreement, Carlos Miguel Paredes Munoz will also serve six years on sex offender probation after his...
New aviation maintenance technician program at MTC to begin in January
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee Technical College is taking off with a new program. Its aviation maintenance technician school is set to open in a few months, giving students hands-on training to repair and maintain aircraft. Homework may be keeping Ashton Wines grounded for now, but outside the classroom,...
