38 Special at Sarasota Fairgrounds
Jacksonville-born 38 Special is one of the most iconic southern rock bands of all time. Known for hit songs like Hold On Loosely, Caught Up in You, Back Where You Belong, If I'd Been the One, and many more, the band has consistently been praised for their outstanding live performances with album-quality sound.
Amidst foggy conditions, crash closes US-41 Thursday morning
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Drivers are forced to detour off of US-41 southbound, in Bradenton Thursday morning. A major crash involving multiple vehicles has injured at least one person, and shut down the southbound lanes of US-41. The crash is between 66th Ave West and Florida Ave. 26th Street...
One person dead following vehicle crash on I-75 in Florida
FLORIDA — A 28-year-old man has died following a crash on Interstate 75 after a tractor-trailer made an illegal U-turn near the Hillsborough and Manatee county line, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at the 235 milepost when the driver of a tractor-trailer attempted to make a...
People Plan Their Whole Day Around This Legendary All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant in Florida
If you love comfort food that tastes like it came straight from Grandma’s kitchen, Der Dutchman in Sarasota is your next must-stop. The Amish buffet and bakery lure you in with fried chicken, fresh pies, and warm hospitality that keeps plates and smiles full. With a glowing 4.6-star reputation and a gift shop...
Sarasota charter boat captains protest new permit requirement
Sarasota County charter boat captains took part in a rally Wednesday at Nora Patterson Bay Island Park to oppose a new county rule that they say could hurt the future of the industry.
Sarasota quadruple murder victims identified, linked to double homicide in South Florida
A shooting that left four victims and the suspect dead in a Sarasota gated community was linked to a separate homicide in Florida, authorities said.
Authorities respond after finding shark in dangerous predicament: ‘The deputies stayed close’
An onlooker captured video. Authorities respond after finding shark in dangerous predicament: 'The deputies stayed close' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Sarasota County to buy prominent Stickney Point property for $21M project
Sarasota County is primed to buy one of the most notable properties in the region, a colorful gateway to Siesta Key that includes bay frontage, docks, water sports outposts and even a restaurant, in a $18.1 million deal. And, in the years ahead, the skyline there could look much different...
Pierce expanding Florida campus by 185,000 square feet
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. announced a new phase of strategic facility enhancements at its Bradenton, Florida location. The Bradenton investments are designed to enhance quality, production flow, safety and ergonomics for team members, while increasing capacity to help meet growing demand for Pierce fire apparatus. A...
Law enforcement agencies tackle removing wrecked, abandoned boats
The Tipsea Gypsea lies beached on a sandbar, two anchor lines extending from the bow of the 45-foot sailboat. On the hull, a bright orange sticker has been placed declaring the vessel must be removed. The 1989 Catalina sits just a few hundred feet from the Harbor Acres neighborhood on Sarasota Bay and on the...

















