Sarasota FL

Over 300 reef balls off the coast of Palmetto are making significant progress toward improving local water quality and recruiting oysters in the Manatee River, officials say. The Palmetto Bay Oyster Restoration Project began in 2023 and, since then, the 23-acre restoration project is attracting a plethora of...

ENGLEWOOD — Investigators announced the arrest of a second suspect in a spree of home burglaries in Englewood.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A 12-time convicted felon was arrested on multiple felony charges related to the sale of illegal narcotics, police said. The Bradenton Police Department arrested 61-year-old Brent Williams, a 12-time convicted felon. The department’s narcotics unit detectives, with assistance from their SWAT...

Volunteers from Sarasota’s Church of the Redeemer will assemble and load 30 beds on Saturday morning, destined for children in need at Alta Vista Elementary School. The effort is part of the downtown church’s ongoing support of the school and its families, the nearest Title I school to Redeemer’s Palm Avenue campus.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV at an intersection in Bradenton, Florida Highway Patrol said. At 1:28 p.m. on Feb. 28, an SUV was traveling north on Fifth Street East and approaching the stop sign at 301 Boulevard East. The motorcycle was traveling west on 301...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents opposed to the extension of Manasota Beach Road gathered Saturday morning, decorating their cars with ribbons and signs in an effort to get the attention of Sarasota County commissioners. The $15 million project is supported by Sarasota County government and is being developed by...

Humphris Park at the South Venice Jetty has remained closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic damage. The South Venice Jetty and its bulkhead are owned by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers. Any improvements or work would have to be approved by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, which could take...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Researchers at a Sarasota-based company have spent more than 10 years working to find a way to remove microplastics from the human body. Now, they say they are now preparing to publish new findings in a medical journal. The team at Quorum Innovations has been studying...

MYAKKA CITY, Fla. — Manatee County lost both an advocate and a county commissioner this week. Carol Ann Felts died on Tuesday. She represented District 1, encompassing the eastern and northern parts of Manatee County. She advocated for additional land at the north end of Crane Park, and in...

Tucked into the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, Bonu’ Taverna Italiana has earned a loyal following by doing something rare — serving genuinely authentic Italian food at prices that won’t leave your wallet hurting. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, this cozy spot...