Movement Takes Center Stage: Calder Exhibition at Selby Gardens and Sandor Museum Opens February...
Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, “Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement,” opening Sunday, February 8, 2026. Selby Gardens members get early access on Friday, February 6. This year, they’re bringing Calder’s original works into the galleries at the Richard and Ellen...
Embracing our Differences 2026 Grand Opening Celebration
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The 23rd Grand Opening Celebration of Embracing Our Differences will showcase 50 billboard-sized works of art, each paired with an inspiring quote, highlighting and celebrating individuality. The event featured live music performances, food trucks, and interactive, family-friendly activities...
This Old-Fashioned Florida Fishing Village Is Full Of The State’s Best-Kept Secrets
Some Florida places make time feel optional. Along Sarasota Bay, Cortez Fishing Village is one of them. Working docks, salty air, and the rhythm of daily life set the scene. Pelicans glide overhead, boats come and go, and nothing feels rushed. If you love fresh seafood and real Florida character,...
Big changes on the way for the forecast, cooler temperatures and stronger winds
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today: I hope you’ve enjoyed the weather today because we have another cold front on the way which is going to bring change for us once again! High Temperatures peaked in the mid to upper 70s under sunny skies. Tonight: Expect temperatures tonight to fall...
Bradenton hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian dead, motorcyclist arrested
BRADENTON, Fla. - A motorcyclist was arrested after police say he left the scene of a deadly crash after hitting a pedestrian crossing a road in Bradenton Friday evening. According to the Bradenton Police Department, the crash happened around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of Manatee Avenue and 21st Street East.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Big weather changes are on the way Sunday as a cold front pushes across the Suncoast, bringing gusty winds, a brief period of rain, and cold wind chills Sunday night. What to Expect Sunday. A frontal boundary will move across Sarasota and Manatee counties this morning...
Hundreds gather for annual Palmetto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, the city of Palmetto hosted its annual MLK Day Parade. Hundreds of Suncoast residents gathered to march through the heart of Palmetto in the parade,. Hosted by the Palmetto Youth Center, this year‘s theme is ‘Mission Possible,’...
Raising Children In a City Built For Adults. Why Sarasota Makes Kids Calmer
*** DRAFT *** THIS POST IS SPONSORED **** THIS TEXT WILL BE REMOVED AS SOON AS PAYMENT IS MADE. Sarasota is not a megapolis. So what? Who needs a city of 20 million if you are raising a family? According to the latest numbers, Sarasota population counts about 500,000 people. But that’s not what sets the city apart....
North Port Fire Rescue battles 2 acre brush fire
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Fire Rescue units responded to a working brush fire near North Raintree Boulevard and Fielders Road on Jan. 18. The fire is approximately 2 acres in size and is not currently threatening any homes, according North Port Fire Rescue (NPFR). Smoke from the fire is...
Texas man convicted of 4th DUI in Sarasota, now faces potential prison time
Video: Catch up on recent top stories from Tampa Bay SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Texas man is facing up to five years in a Florida prison after being convicted of his fourth DUI. State Attorney Ed Brodsky said last week that Shawn Conway, 48, was found guilty of felony DUI earlier this month in […]
