Sarasota FL

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A charity event was held at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota over the weekend to raise money for the Sarasota Little League after thousands of dollars were stolen. Officials say Anisha Turner, the treasurer of the board with the Little League, stole more than $200,000 from...

Applications are being accepted by Manatee County through Tuesday, March 31 to fill one open seat on the Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Committee. The MPO is responsible for developing plans, policies and priorities for the region’s transportation infrastructure. The CAC “assists the...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Another link connecting pieces of the Legacy Trail in the City of Sarasota’s opens Tuesday at Payne Park. The Alderman Multi-Use Recreational Trail, at just 0.2-mile long, provides an east-west connection for bicyclists and pedestrians along the southern portion of Payne Park from School...

The Sarasota Police Department released a video last week that showed the arrest of a man who was reportedly operating a Jet Ski rental company without a permit.

PARRISH, Fla. (WWSB) - A bomb threat prompted a lockdown at Williams Elementary School Monday afternoon, with some parents waiting up to two hours to be reunited with their children. The threat was made earlier in the afternoon. Dozens of parents arrived at the school just before 3 p.m., filling...

Deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Monday following an hours-long search that ended in the death of a man believed to be involved.

Mohamed Belyaqout, Mabielka C. Cumbrera (SCSO) SARASOTA, Fla. – A months-long investigation into illegal gambling...

Manatee County’s trade scene is buzzing this week with hands-on work for folks who like to build, fix, and move things. These short-term and flexible gigs are great for anyone ready to earn right away.

Laika, a rescue dog who underwent mass removal surgery at the Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota with Dr. Rose, has been adopted by a new owner. After recovering for four weeks in the care of foster volunteer Margarita Fazioli, Laika has fully healed and moved into her permanent home. The Friends of Manatee County...

After a tough stretch of back-to-back hurricanes, something remarkable is happening in Englewood. The Chamber of Commerce isn’t just seeing signs of recovery; they say the community has real confidence and a sense that it’s building for the long haul. Not just patching things up, but actually becoming stronger than...