Sarasota FL

In the world of ultra-luxury real estate, the term “unique” is often overused—but at 3990 Higel Avenue, it is the only word that applies. Represented by Adnan Dedic, this true “1 of 1” masterpiece is currently under construction and rising above a private acre of Sarasota’s most coveted Gulf-front shoreline.

Twenty-seven Ministers of fourteen Denominations will participate in the Good Friday, Stations of the Cross down the center of Main Street Sarasota. With four Ministerial Associations and Denominational Prelates participating, over 100 congregations are represented. This Good Friday, April 3rd, is the 25th year...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Sarasota has some wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes — from a loyal Doberman to two tiny poodle mix pups. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A well-known spot in downtown Sarasota may be on the verge of a major transformation. A new proposal could replace the bungalows of the Historic Downtown Village on Fruitville Road with a new apartment complex. If you’ve driven into downtown recently, you’ve probably noticed this colorful...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Not everyone getting a ticket from Sarasota Police gets upset. Just ask Jesus. The department’s marine unit saw him riding a personal watercraft without wearing a life jacket. That’s against the law. But instead of getting upset, he took the $90 fine in stride,...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A family disturbance ended in gunfire Thursday evening after deputies shot a man holding a handgun, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident occurred in the 2100 block of 59th Street, two blocks south of University Parkway, east of U.S. 301. Sheriff’s office Community...

NOKOMIS — A dispute over a parking lot lease between two well-known, long-established businesses has landed in court.

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A truck driver from Sarasota has been sentenced to four years in prison for smuggling guns into Canada, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Thursday. Erhan John Er, 35, was convicted for his role in an international firearms trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents, from February...

A well-rated breakfast restaurant in Sarasota County failed a recent routine food and health inspection, with state inspectors finding improperly stored food and a broken sanitizing machine among seven violations.

Homeowners associations and resident groups eager to have the state’s transportation department pay for landscaping upgrades on adjacent state-maintained streets or highways might someday have to pay those maintenance costs themselves. Sarasota County commissioners last week asked legal staffers to look into the...