Sarasota FL

ENGLEWOOD — One of the bigger rummage sales is set for next week.

Craving a golden, flaky grouper sandwich with a front row seat to Sarasota Bay’s sunset? Dry Dock Waterfront Grill delivers both, pairing fresh Gulf flavors with breezy dockside views that make dinner feel like vacation. The nautical vibe, friendly team, and consistent 4.7 star reputation set the tone the...

Barely 36 hours after taking part in one of the biggest musical experiences of his life, Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero hadn’t had time to watch his part in in the Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Bad Bunny.

The recent announcement that a cruise port developer is in the initial planning phase to develop a major port near the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve has generated considerable local opposition. And while such a project would face considerable challenges, given our local ordinances and existing state policies, citizens...

When the School District of Manatee County hired Carina Chindamo as an autism spectrum disorder teacher at Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary in 2022, a principal had to file an out-of-field teacher request because she lacked certification in some of the grade-level materials required for the position.

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - An execution date has been set for a man convicted in the 2008 murder of a North Port woman. Michael King is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on March 17th at the Florida State Prison. According to the death warrant, King, a plumber,...

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about Valentine’s Day romance scams. Scammers often form rapid online relationships that lead to requests for money or sensitive personal information under false pretenses. The FBI advises verifying the online presence of new contacts, taking time before...

What started as a routine traffic stop on I‑275 near Tampa International Airport ended with a taser deployment in one of Tampa’s busiest shopping hubs, after troopers say a Sarasota man refused to pull over and bolted toward International Plaza and Bay Street. The Florida Highway Patrol identified...

A recent report highlights that New Yorkers led the migration into Manatee County in 2025. The data, based on driver’s license exchanges, provides insights into migration patterns and trends in the region. FULL STORY: Where are Manatee County transplants moving here from? Report has answers Here are the highlights:...

Craving a night out? Several Sarasota County restaurants have been working hard to protect locals' health by serving peace of mind along with good food. State records show that many local eateries and food chains aced their latest state health inspections without a single violation.