Rice Wins Third Straight CSCAA Open Water Championship
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Rice Owls claimed their third consecutive CSCAA Open Water Championship on Saturday morning, continuing its dominance in the event. Ella Dyson led the Owls by winning her third individual title, finishing first in the 5K open water swim with a time of 56:05.7. Ava Portello placed second with a...
Luxury downtown Sarasota condo with bay views nears completion
The Edge Sarasota, a 10-story, luxury condominium building in downtown Sarasota , is on schedule for a fall 2026 completion. On Dec. 11, principals from Jebco Ventures and ORE Development, the team behind the development, signed a concrete plinth that will be part of the building. The moment marks the pouring of the...
Celebrations planned as Hanukkah begins
The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah begins at sundown Sunday, Dec. 14 and lasts through Dec. 22. Several celebrations are planned for the region.
Cold front arrives Sunday, cool temperatures arrive Monday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today: We’ve had a gorgeous day today, mostly sunny with a few upper level cirrus clouds… high temperatures rose to the upper 70s to near 80s. Tonight: Our temperatures will begin to cool down now as the sun gets lower in the horizon… tonight will be mild in the low 60s inland and in the mid...
VAN OF VALOR: Couple’s mobile veteran’s exhibit parks in area
NORTH PORT — When Kevin and Lauren Wallace parked their van in the driveway of their North Port rental home, they walked up to what was the first home without wheels in nine months.
Council wants more info on reopening park
While Port Charlotte has reopened its beach park, there are still significant issues for other areas still recovering from the hurricanes of 2024.
Longboat deputy chief with 45 years of experience to retire
Frank Rubino has been with the Longboat Key Police Department for 13 years. That’s a lot of experience, but it doesn’t even make up a third of his tenure in law enforcement. As the end of his 45th year as first responder draws near, Rubino will soon turn in his badge and enjoy retirement.
North Port man killed in motorcycle crash on U.S. 41
A 31-year-old North Port man died Saturday morning when his motorcycle collided with a car making a left turn at U.S. 41 and Elkcam Boulevard.
Cutsinger Selected as Sarasota County Commission Chair for 2026
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2025) — During a planning retreat on Friday, December 12, Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger was elected by his fellow board members to serve as chair of the Sarasota County Commission for 2026. Cutsinger represents District 5, which includes parts of southern Sarasota County,...
Christmas Day dinners are planned throughout the region
Free Christmas dinners are planned around the area for those who can’t afford dinner or for those who would otherwise be alone for the holidays.
