Suncoast Humane Society launches pet food drive in response to government shutdown
ENGLEWOOD — The Suncoast Humane Society is launching a two-day pet food donation drive in response to the government shutdown.
FL v. Dima Tower: Troubled Orphan Murder Trial
SARASOTA, Fla. (Court TV) — A man on trial in Florida faces a potential life sentence if he’s convicted of brutally murdering his adoptive parents. Dima Tower, 24, is charged with two counts of second-degree murder as well as fleeing from police in the deaths of Jennifer and Robbie Tower. Police were called to the...
Closures Sarasota and Manatee County will see on Veterans Day
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Veterans Day being Tuesday, Nov 11, Sarasota and Manatee County will see many closures in honor of the holiday. For both Sarasota and Manatee County collection services for trash, recycling, and yard waste will not be impacted due to Veterans Day. Operations will continue as normal but...
Major crash slows traffic on northbound I-275 in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A major crash slowed traffic on northbound I-275 in St. Petersburg Saturday afternoon. Authorities have not released any official information, but data from the Florida Department of Transportation showed a severe backup at 54th Avenue South, close to mile marker 18. The traffic...
Outback opening new Lakewood Ranch restaurant Nov. 11
Outback Steakhouse is bringing its Aussie-inspired flavors to Lakewood Ranch with the opening of a new restaurant on Nov. 11. The new restaurant will bring 120 jobs to the community and donate a portion of the grand opening proceeds to the Bradenton Kiwanis Club. Inspired design and local flair. The...
Veterans are natural leaders. Let’s use those skills to become business owners. | Opinion
When I finished my time with the U.S. National Guard, I was fortunate to land on my feet. I found a good civilian job, steady work and a new routine. By most measures, I had “made the transition.” But after years of service, I still felt something was missing – a sense of mission. In the Guard, you always have a...
Turkey giveaways for veterans and families set this month in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two turkey giveaways for veterans and their families are scheduled this month in Sarasota. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, All Faiths Food Bank will host a turkey giveaway from 9-10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms, at 3224 Bee Ridge Road. Veterans and their families can...
Wallenda siblings complete first-ever Criss Cross Skywalk at UTC holiday celebration
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - World-renowned high-wire artists Nik Wallenda and his sister Lijana Wallenda completed the first-ever Criss Cross Skywalk Saturday evening during University Town Center’s Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting. The siblings crossed paths mid-air at 6 p.m., suspended high...
Florida Man Hits Jackpot At Walmart: Claims $7.75 Million Lump Sum On Scratch-Off Game
A new multi-millionaire is celebrating in Lakewood Ranch after claiming a top prize from a Florida Lottery Scratch-Off game. Ramon Cabo, a 68-year-old resident of Lakewood Ranch, visited Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on July 25 to claim the massive “$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE” prize. Cabo, who purchased...
Veterans celebrated at Longboat’s 70th anniversary
This week marks a multi-fold special occasion for Longboat Key residents as they honored Veterans Day, the town's 70th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army. Town Manager Howard Tipton welcomed attendees to the Town Center Green on Nov. 8. "Such a dual celebration...
