Sarasota FL

NORTH PORT — Engineers are nearly done designing the widening project of a portion of South River Road from two to four lanes, according to documents posted recently.

The room was filled with energy as women in tropical-themed outfits and caftans, made their way through the crowd. Although there was laughing and mingling, the women had gathered for a purpose. The annual Divas and Dogs fundraiser, with a theme of Palm Royale, took place March 20 at Lakewood...

Sarasota, Florida is widely known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant arts scene, and year round sunshine. Visitors often come for the Gulf Coast views and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Yet the city also holds small culinary surprises that feel far removed from typical Florida dining. In one part of Sarasota, a...

NOKOMIS — A Port Charlotte motorcyclist was killed in a two vehicle crash Sunday.

VENICE — It was OK to laugh, Agape Flights Inc. CEO Allen Speer said at the service for Kory Elleby and Patrick Decker on Saturday at Venice Presbyterian Church, because it was a celebration of their lives.

April is shaping up to be an exhilarating month for Sarasota as Nathan Benderson Park gears up to host an impressive lineup of sporting events. With over 5,600 athletes taking part, the park will be buzzing with energy as it hosts the USA Swimming Open Water National Championships, FSRA Sculling Championships,...

Manatee County has plenty of hands-on work right now for folks who like to keep things running smoothly. From hospitals to restaurants and apartment communities, there are several solid maintenance and cleaning jobs hiring fast.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Wine Festival returned Saturday for an evening of wine, music and community, with a new focus on supporting local veterans. The festival took place from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Selby Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota. The event featured a wide selection of wines from around the...

David Blanch labored for hours in the spring of 2024 painting a Sarasota sunset that transformed two sidewalk panels on Pineapple Avenue into a burst of pink, blue and yellow. It wasn’t a big payday — just a couple hundred dollars. But participating in the city’s Avenue of Art initiative was something the...

A yellow and orange building that serves as an entrance to downtown — and as a significant piece of Sarasota history — recently hit the market for $8.5 million. The Herald Square building in the Burns Court district has stood at the corner of South Pineapple Avenue and South Orange Avenue for 101 years. It’s been...