Suncoast firefighters use calendar to support mental health
Firefighters at the North River Fire District created the calendar as a fundraiser to support mental health resources for those on the job.
Sea Glass Lane Brings European Elegance to Siesta Key
New boutique blends coastal calm with French-inspired women’s fashion. The new Sea Glass Lane store in Siesta Village Plaza embraces the beauty, colors and soft serenity of sea glass. The curated boutique offers a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, featuring women’s clothing and accessories along with...
Instagram influencer who described herself as a ‘con artist’ gets 16 years in prison...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) — A social media influencer who scammed the federal government out of $1 million in disaster loans during the pandemic has learned her prison sentence. WATCH LOCAL NEWS LIVE HERE. Danielle Miller was sentenced Monday to 16 years in prison by a Sarasota Circuit Court...
Life Time tops out 86,000-square-foot athletic club in Lakewood Ranch
Construction has reached a key milestone on a new Life Time athletic country club in Lakewood Ranch, where the 86,000-square-foot wellness facility has officially topped out. The topping-out marks completion of the building’s structural framework and signals continued progress on the project, which is designed as a...
Sarasota Winter Seafood & Music Festival offers an easy weekend escape
If you’re looking for a quick, fun escape to kick off the first weekend of 2026 before heading back to work, Sarasota offers an easy option. Just a 4.5-hour drive from Key Biscayne and Miami, the Sarasota Winter Seafood & Music Festival combines coastal flavors, live music, and a laid-back Gulf Coast atmosphere.
WATERLINE: Nokomis Beach Talks set to return
NOKOMIS — The free Nokomis Beach Talks returns with its next class on Friday, Jan. 9.
The Manatee County, FL, Restaurants With The Most Violations In November 2025
When local residents opt to dine outside their homes, they entrust restaurants to furnish not only quality cuisine but also a secure and hygienic setting. Such confidence is predicated on establishments adhering to appropriate health and safety regulations—an obligation that protects the well-being of community...
New Year’s baby celebrates her 100th birthday in St. Pete
For a Tampa Bay family, there's more to celebrate on Jan. 1 than just the start of a new year.
Police officers take action after 10-foot-long alligator is spotted outside Florida convenience store: ‘It...
"Another day, another gator." Police officers take action after 10-foot-long alligator is spotted outside Florida convenience store: 'It happened again' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Anna Maria Island prepares for ‘Oyster drop’
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Multiple Suncoast communities will host food-themed New Year’s Eve celebrations as 2025 comes to a close. Sarasota will host its annual Pineapple Drop downtown on Pineapple Square. Live music begins at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. St. Armands Circle will hold its first...

















