Bradenton police request help identifying burglary suspect
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police Department (BPD) are on the lookout for a man seen in a security video, allegedly taking tools from a carport in the 1700 block of 4th Avenue East on Oct. 27th at 5 p.m. The victim reported seeing the suspect riding a bike in...
New flight from Sarasota-Bradenton to Miami begins
American Airlines is now offering daily nonstop flights between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Miami International Airport. The service between SRQ and MIA began Nov. 3, with the trip lasting a little more than an hour. Each day, the flights will leave SRQ around 6 a.m. and arrive at MIA shortly...
In the 1920s, Sarasota Was Small, Southern and Segregated
In the 1920s, Sarasota was small, Southern and segregated. The Ku Klux Klan’s national resurgence did not pass the town by: In one local parade, residents marched down Main Street in white hoods, greeted—according to accounts from that era—with “cheery hellos” from onlookers. Black citizens, meanwhile, were often...
Jury selection postponed in double murder case against Dima Tower
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Jury selection in the double murder trial of Dima Tower has been postponed until Monday, November 10, according to court officials. Tower faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Jennifer and Robbie Tower in August 2023. Police found the victims dead...
THE FOOD BANK OF MANATEE RESPONDS TO TEMPORARY FEDERAL FUNDING PAUSE IMPACTING SNAP BENEFITS
A temporary pause in federal funding is impacting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective Saturday, November 1, 2025, leaving many Manatee County families, children, and seniors without critical food assistance. The Food Bank of Manatee will host an Emergency Drive-through Food...
Burglary suspect shoots at Manatee County deputies, leads manhunt into woods: MCSO
A manhunt unfolded in Bradenton early Monday morning after a suspected burglar opened fire on deputies and then ran into the woods, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
After near-death attack, Sarasota stylist helps other domestic violence survivors
The buzz of blow dryers and hum of small talk fill Rhonda Calahan’s Sarasota salon most days — until her phone rings. She doesn’t hesitate. She sets down her scissors, wipes her hands and answers, her tone soft but urgent. On the other end might be a...
Boutique featuring Italian leather handbags opens on St. Armands
Christian Delunas, retail general manager of Italian Idea, said the family opened the first store in Sarasota in 2017. However, the family tradition of working in Italian leather goods goes back to the 1930s. "This is actually our third time opening here," he said. "We first opened in 2018 but...
MADD recap: Hundreds of hands spread tons of mulch
VENICE — Nearly 500 volunteers came together Oct. 25 to help spiff up city parks for the city's 12th Make A Difference Day.
Cold front passes tonight, bringing isolated showers
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tonight: Clouds are streaming ahead of our cold front which is currently over the panhandle. A 20% chance of isolated shower activity is in the forecast because of it tonight (Sunday) and tomorrow (Monday). Tonight’s low temperatures will fall to the low to mid 60s area wide.
