John Walker teaching the importance of being a good student and person
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - John Walker teaches U.S. History and Psychology at Bayshore Highschool and is our Chalkboard Champion of the month for Manatee County!. Mr. Walker will receive $500 from Carl Reynolds Law for this award, and his students agree that he deserves this recognition. Mr. Walker has been...
Today’s finest video games for Sarasota’s population to play
These days, almost everyone is gaming. After devouring a delicious local feast, many Sarasotians return home to play their favorite FPS titles. Likewise, some local people invite friends over for Mario Kart sessions, while others enjoy mobile gaming in the back of a taxi. It’s everywhere. However, some of the best...
‘Flight to the North Pole’ enters 40th year supporting children facing the hardest medical...
PALMETTO, Fla - It's a long-standing tradition in Manatee County. Each year, 'Flight to the North Pole' gives children facing some of the most difficult medical situations, a day away for them and their families. The backstory:. They're taken right to a winter wonderland where the day is focused on...
Longboat Harbour light competition delights viewers
Fog swirled atop the surface of Longboat Harbour the evening of Dec. 6, giving the sea of glimmering holiday lights an ethereal glow while island residents made their parade around the water's edge, judging this year's entries for the Lighting of the Docks. Joyce Hecklau, head coordinator of the event,...
Nik Wallenda’s Wonderland Circus holiday show returns to Sarasota
Nik Wallenda holds 11 Guinness World Records. He's crossed the Grand Canyon and the Niagara Falls on a tightrope. And now the man known as the "King of the High Wire" is back with what's quickly becoming a holiday favorite. Wallenda's Christmas show, "Wonderland Believe," features aerial artists, high wire...
Shannon Moore and Joana ‘JoJo’ Cardoso-Moore, Effortless City Founders
Shannon Moore and her wife Joana “JoJo” Cardoso-Moore have become quiet architects of connection in St. Petersburg. Through their shared passion, resilience and creativity, they founded Effortless City, a grassroots project that has grown into a community resource. It’s transformed how residents and visitors move...
Youth programs like St. Pete’s Teen Flex Night help curb teen violence
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Teen Flex Night program brings together kids from across St. Petersburg to a recreational center in the city and allows them to spend their Friday night in a safe location with adults they trust. What we know:. The program provides the kids with pizza and...
See Manatee superintendent’s message to parents ahead of misconduct investigation
Manatee County Superintendent Laurie Breslin sent a letter to school district families ahead of the publication of an investigation by Bradenton Herald and Suncoast Searchlight reporters . The article details a slew of arrests, lawsuits and criticism from parents that the School District of Manatee County ignored...
Burglars hit slips at Longboat Key marina, grab electronics
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - After a long day on the water, you want to be able to park your boat and set down your poles without a second thought. However you might want to check your boat twice before leaving the dock. Authorities say a group of thieves stole...
House burns on Gillespie Avenue
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to a house fire Friday afternoon in the 3000 block of Gillespie Avenue. The fire started around 1 p.m. Flames were visible coming through the attic. Authorities said there were no reported injuries. Officials have not released the cause of...
