Sarasota FL

Vertical construction has reached a major milestone at The Edge Sarasota, as developers marked the topping out of the 10-story boutique condominium at 290 Cocoanut Avenue in downtown Sarasota. Construction is being led by Voeller Construction, with architecture by BDG Architects and interior design by DSDG...

All before the age of 21, Lightning has played with the late Great Blues Legend Eddie Kirkland, Buddy Guy, Tab Benoit, Big Sandy, Bloodshot Bill, Sean Mencher (High Noon, Ronnie Dawson), Bill Kirchen (Commander Cody) and Marty Sammon to name a few. He was selected as the first youth artist to represent the state of...

SARASOTA — To support an annual literary luncheon, the Library Foundation for Sarasota County has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Music and mission come together at the United for Relief Reggae Festival, a two-day event supporting storm-affected communities through fundraising and awareness. Produced by Paragon Festivals, the event took place Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13–14, at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hollie Nelsen was diagnosed with stage 3 high grade ovarian cancer February 10th of 2025. Now she is looking to raise $21,025 (her diagnosis date) for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and run the Boston marathon. Nelsen talks through what it was like to be told...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Our up-and-down temperatures go back to the upside for the weekend. But the warm reprieve will be short-lived. Another cold front will push through the Suncoast Sunday night, bringing significantly cooler air to the Suncoast. Monday will see highs in the 60s to near 70°, and overnight lows...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - East Manatee Fire Rescue featured Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station, a festive, family-friendly event aimed at giving back to local families in need. The event took place on Dec. 14 at two East Manatee Fire Rescue stations. Families were able to enjoy milk and cookies, take...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The eight-day Jewish festival of Chanukah begins at nightfall Dec. 14 and ends Dec. 22. Sarasota County will mark the holiday with several celebrations held at locations throughout the area. Chanukah Concert in Wellen Park:. Hosted by Chabad of Venice and North Port, the Grand Chanukah...

A Sarasota neighborhood bar is again going all in for Christmas, unveiling its annual "Miracle at the Tap" holiday pop-up — a fully immersive, wall-to-wall Christmas takeover complete with themed cocktails, over-the-top décor, and, new this year, falling snow. Tamiami Tap, which opened in late 2018 and is located in...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Wish lists came to life during the Sarasota Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, giving 125 children a police-escorted shopping spree. “This is really an opportunity for us as police officers to really interact with the kids,” Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche said....