Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Target Theft Case at Bayshore Gardens
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s help after a theft at Bayshore Gardens Target. On Friday, around 5 p.m., a shopper left a wallet and phone in their cart, and a suspect was caught on surveillance footage taking the wallet. The incident was highlighted on the Manatee County Sheriff's...
Get ready to dust off the jackets
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Temperatures soared today with highs in the low 80s the official high at SRQ (Sarasota/Bradenton airport) was 82 degrees just a few degrees shy of tying a record high for this date. Expect to see this warm weather continue as a result of high pressure dominating...
New women’s shelter Under One Roof welcomes its first clients
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Under One Roof “Gateway South” shelter is now open, to support women impacted by addiction, homelessness and trauma, Manatee County officials announced. Gateway South is a women-focused shelter and recovery center designed to provide a safe, secure and healing environment where clients...
Holiday shopping brings traffic delays and safety concerns to Sarasota area
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Holiday shoppers are encountering heavy traffic and crowded conditions at area shopping centers as Christmas approaches. Shoppers at University Town Center mall in Sarasota reported significant delays getting to and from the shopping center in recent days. Kristin Middel, who works near the...
FWC Busts Major Alligator Poaching Ring in Sarasota; Dozens of Felonies Filed
SARASOTA, FL — A year-long investigation into illegal wildlife activity has culminated in the arrest of two men and a minor, facing nearly 100 combined charges for the illegal killing of American alligators across three Florida counties. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the...
Mote releases two manatees after rehabilitation in Sarasota
Sleet and Cabbage , the first two patients at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s rehabilitation facility, were released back into Florida waters earlier this month, after months of dedicated rehabilitation from Mote’s expert animal care teams. The manatees are Mote’s first rehabilitation patients following its new...
Downtown Sarasota Is Building Up and Locals Are Feeling It
*** DRAFT *** THIS POST IS SPONSORED **** THIS TEXT WILL BE REMOVED AS SOON AS PAYMENT IS MADE. Downtown Sarasota used to feel like a place where the skyline stayed politely in the background. Water, palms, arts venues, and low-rise blocks did most of the talking. Lately, height has started to take the microphone....
Lower speed limits coming to 10 Manatee County roads
MANATEE COUNTY (WFLA) — Manatee County drivers will soon see changes to the speed limit on a number of roadways. Commissioners approved the ordinance to make the changes last week. Public Works Director Chad Butzow explains it was a combination of things that prompted staff to analyze the speed along different...
911 dispatchers assist in delivering babies
Manatee County 911 telecommunicators have helped callers deliver five babies over the phone in the last three months. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Italian restaurant in Sarasota reopening next week after rebuilding
SARASOTA, Fla. — One Sarasota restaurant is getting ready to ring in the new year by finally reopening next week. Nonno Umberto Seafood and Steakhouse, formerly Le Colonne in St. Amrands is opening Monday at 5 p.m. This comes after last year’s hurricanes left the restaurant devastated. What...
