Sarasota FL

SARASOTA — Closing in on a half-million dollars in new grants, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County is assisting 28 nonprofits with funding, according to a news release.

While the uber-popular Wagon Wheel Flea Market closed in 2020, many of its previous vendors and customers have found a new home at Derby Lane. The former greyhound track, which is still home to a poker room and gaming facility, began hosting the Farmers and Flea Bazaar in November 2025. Organizer Shawn Yang said the...

VENICE — The United States Air Force Band of the West returns to Florida this month after a government shutdown scrubbed earlier shows.

Webhere are some community events happening this week in remembrance. 11 at 8:15 a. m. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on sept. — saturday will mark 20 years. Webyet another commercial airliner collided into the southwest side of the pentagon in the district of columbia, killing 189...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today: Our day got started on a sunny note with clouds rolling in during our afternoon hours… with rain and storms working their way towards the south east. Tonight: A 70% chance of rain is forecast through our overnight hours. Rainfall totals are expected to...

We’re taking a look back at 2025 & a look forward into 2026!. 🥳 2025 Is Officially in the Books! Yes, I know it’s a little mind-numbing how quickly the pages get torn off the calendar. It scares me just a touch too. But at the same time, time marches on. And that’s a good thing.

OSPREY — A farm-to-table luncheon helping Big Waters Land Trust returns in February.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Police officers celebrated Three Kings Day early by sharing holiday cheer and distributing toys to local children and families during a community event Friday morning. The event took place in a neighbors on North Orange Avenue, where officers handed out toys collected through the...

Can't mingle with 1 million people at Times Square on New Year's Eve? If you were within driving distance, or wanted to take a flight from anywhere in the world, Sarasota, was the place to be Dec. 31. Sponsored by the Downtown Sarasota Enrichment Association, Sarasota's 26th annual tropical block...

NORTH PORT — North Port’s Natural Resources Division is putting the “tree” in treat later this month.