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An elderly woman died after a reported drowning in Longboat Key Thursday evening.

This week, Jose Alfredo Gomez was convicted of Manslaughter by Culpable Negligence With A Firearm and Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm With A Firearm. The crimes were committed on June 11, 2023, and were investigated by the Palmetto Police Department in conjunction with the Manatee County Homicide...

In a sea of stucco and symmetry, 433 N Osprey Avenue stands out like a technicolor buoy — and soon, the rest of the country will get a good look at it. The Boathouse and Lighthouse, a pair of wildly unique residences located just blocks from downtown Sarasota, are set to appear on Zillow Gone Wild, HGTV’s hit show...

You know that feeling when you bite into something so delicious your eyes involuntarily roll back and you make a noise that would embarrass you in polite company?. That’s the standard reaction at Hickory Hollow in Ellenton, Florida – where BBQ transcends mere food and becomes something closer to a religious experience.

Sarasota topped the list of the "Itchiest Cities in America," primarily due to mosquito issues and a high search interest in bug spray.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today, Lizzie visited the Sarasota County Fire Department Special Operations. A highly-trained team that responds to hazardous materials (hazmat) and technical rescue incidents, in addition to fire and EMS calls. This team is trained to handle hazardous materials (hazmat), technical rescue...

A Sarasota man received the maximum possible sentence after being convicted in an animal cruelty case involving the death of his dog, Chevy.

Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch continues to expand—the newest addition is a gastropub called Allswell, which opened early this week. Married duo Darren Shore and Tory Delaney moved to Lakewood Ranch from New York City a few years ago and set about flexing their longtime restaurant skills in their new home.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Prosecutors asked a Sarasota County Court judge Thursday to revoke the bond for a woman accused of helping a suspect in the May 2024 shooting outside a Sarasota hookah lounge. Nicole Roberts is charged with being an accessory to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Roberts...

A man is facing a manslaughter charge after fatally shooting his 76-year-old father Tuesday in what he told deputies was an accident, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they responded shortly before noon to the 12300 block of Baypointe Terrace in Cortez, where they found 35-year-old Ian...