Sarasota FL

After more than a decade of serving hot doughnuts on 4th Street, St. Petersburg’s only Krispy Kreme location is set to close. Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual chain known for burritos and bowls, will replace the Krispy Kreme at 9100 4th Street North. According to a newly filed application...

Praised as “The Night Circus” meets “Water for Elephants,” this novel set in 1920s Chicago and Paris follows an orphan as she acquires a sinister antique carousel that makes people disappear. A French detective investigates the carousel's connection to a decade-old Parisian mystery. The post British novelist debuts...

USF Sarasota-Manatee remains vital asset I strongly disagree with guest columnist Nate March dismissing the need for the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus (" Sarasota exit makes sense for University of South Florida ," Dec. 31). Years ago – as a single mother teaching school in this area while completing my master's...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Morning commuters are faced with a 20 minute delay on I-75 approaching Fruitville Rd. The southbound backup, spanning nearly 10 miles, is due to a crash blocking 2 lanes. Drivers should expect the slow traffic to start near State Road 64.

The 2026 Florida Man Games will be held Feb. 21 at the Freedom Factory racetrack in Bradenton, organizers announced, bringing the tongue-in-cheek competition closer to the Tampa Bay area after last year’s event in northeast Florida.

PALMETTO, Fla. (WFLA) — A man is dead after a pursuit with a stolen vehicle ended in a crash. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office received an alert about a stolen vehicle from Hillsborough County traveling in the 7300 block of U.S. 41 in Palmetto around 8 p.m. Monday. Deputies said they located the stolen Honda […]

Along the coast of Florida, a homey restaurant has built a loyal following without fanfare or flash. Picnic tables, salty air, and the steady rhythm of the water create a setting that feels easygoing, unpolished, and quietly special. It’s the kind of place where the atmosphere puts you at ease before the food even...

A Sarasota County, FL, Metro Diner on South Tamiami Trail received 13 violations during a December 29, 2025 routine inspection. Five high-priority violations were documented, including food held at unsafe temperatures.

At the Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival, a marked increase in attendance over last year could be seen on Saturday morning as attendees filled tables munching on everything from clam strips to grilled octopus. Bill Kinney of Paragon Festivals, which hosts the event each year, said the festival attracted 20,000...

The Rutleges, both retired educators and Florida A&M University alumni, appeared on “Couples Cafe” with “Let’s Talk About It with the Turners” and shared highlights of their 48-year marriage and the principles that have sustained it.