Sarasota FL

A 63-year-old Sarasota motorcyclist died Saturday afternoon in a crash involving an SUV in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 1:28 p.m. at the intersection of 301 Boulevard East and 5th Street East in Manatee County, troopers said in a news release. Troopers said a 37-year-old...

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - Officials with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office say a second suspect has been arrested on charges related to a string of unoccupied residential burglaries in the Englewood area. The case dates back to the end of 2025. Deputies say they have been investigating several burglaries...

Flags representing the six branches of the U.S. armed forces fly on the beach at Patriot’s Point, along with flags honoring U.S. Special Operations Forces and the nation’s prisoners of war. The flags now fly higher than ever. Newly installed flagpoles, each standing 15 feet tall, replaced the...

Soléa Wellen Park, a luxury 55+ active adult community was listed for sale in Venice, Florida. The post Luxury 55+ Active Adult Community Listed for Sale in Venice, Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

There are big nights… and then there are Clancy’s nights. Last night at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub was one for the record books. In my 20 years of walking through those familiar doors, laughing with friends, listening to live music, and celebrating life’s milestones, I can honestly say that — outside of St. Paddy’s...

The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously Friday to extend a conditional employment offer to Karie Friling to serve as the next city manager. Friling will become the first woman to serve as the city manager. A news release from the city touted Friling as "a seasoned public sector executive with...

UPDATE: Tyler Reif has been released from a St. Petersburg area medical facility after being treated for heat exhaustion. Tyler and his family would like to express their gratitude to the NASCAR officials, track medical workers, and the local medical facility staff for their care. — Niece Motorsports — Original...

County attorney urges denial of deal to drop lawsuit over coastal variance; board votes no without debate. Sarasota County commissioners are holding fast to their original denial. County Attorney Josh Moye Feb. 10 told commissioners a property owner suing over the denial of a coastal setback variance on Siesta Key...

VENICE — Fridays have been hard at Agape Flights Inc. for the past few weeks.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Ronald Chester Racki, 75, of Venice, made his court appearance Friday morning at the Sarasota County Courthouse for a pre-trial hearing in connection with the disappearance and death of Laikyn West. Racki is facing a second-degree murder charge stemming from West’s disappearance in September...