Sarasota FL

ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WWSB) - Anna Maria city commissioners are still in the planning stages for the future of the City Pier’s former Mote Marine Lab and Aquarium building, with leaders saying they want to keep the project moving forward. One proposal under consideration would remove some walls of...

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Action Team observes the School Board of Manatee County meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League, and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good governance procedures and the Sunshine Law. The League also provides feedback to school...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The 2026 Sarasota County Fair opens Friday March 13th at 4pm, at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, running through March 22. This year marks the fair’s 90th anniversary. The Suncoast View team was there live at 9am to get a preview of everything fairgoers can expect. Food,...

Over the past 30 days, state inspectors from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation carried out 208 restaurant inspections in Manatee County. According to the latest state reports, 166 establishments passed on their first visit, while 42 did not and required additional inspection.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County is set to discuss a proposed land swap involving a property on Siesta Key that was originally purchased using a voter-approved preservation fund, a move that has drawn opposition from island residents. The county acquired the property as part of a lawsuit settlement with...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Bradenton landmark is getting a fresh start. The former Mixon Fruit Farms property, now owned by Manatee County, will be filled with vendors when a new farmers market holds its first event Sunday. Organizers say it’s a chance for the community to come together....

A Manatee County jury on Friday convicted a Lakewood Ranch mother after prosecutors said she ran over and killed her 2-year-old son in the family's driveway. The verdict caps a case that has rattled the quiet suburban community and drawn heavy local attention for nearly a year. According to the...

Did you ever have a chance where you could stand inches from a full-grown Asian elephant and feel its sheer presence? This place in Florida isn’t a zoo or a circus, it’s a working sanctuary where rescued elephants roam freely and visitors get a rare chance to feed, bathe, and connect with them up close.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who is wanted in connection with a March 8 shooting that left one man dead and another injured. Detectives with the Manatee Homicide Investigation Unit (MHIU) have obtained an arrest warrant charging Maurice McCary, 35, of...

Tucked along Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida, The Breakfast House is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever settled for a chain restaurant. This small, cheerful bungalow has earned a loyal following of locals and visitors alike, with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,500 reviews. From...