Sarasota FL

Sarasota County has permanently moved out of its administration building at 1660 Ringling Blvd. The closure took effect Oct. 24, nearly four years after the county sold the property and surrounding parking lots to east Manatee County-based Benderson Development for $25 million. Years ago, Sarasota County decided to...

As a kid growing up in Pompano Beach, Russ Mager had exactly zero interest in being a cop. After graduating from Florida State University with a major in psychology and minor in criminology, he had zero interest in joining a police force. In fact, Mager didn’t start his law enforcement career until age 30, after...

One of the best food events in the region is almost here: the annual Crab Fest Weekend in Tierra Verde, hosted by waterfront seafood star Billy’s Stone Crab. Festivities take place Friday, October 31 – Sunday, November 2, hosted at Billy’s Stone Crab, 1 Collany Rd, Tierra Verde.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A crash involving multiple vehicles, one flipped over and upside, is causing major backups on Moccasin Wallow Road, westbound, at the I-75 on-ramp. As crews work to clean up the crash, morning drivers are stuck in a 1 and half mile backup, with delays near...

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will close the Edward W. Chance Reserve - Gilley Creek Tract in Parrish, Manatee County, from November 4 to 6, 2025. The closure is for feral hog hunts. Only the 12 hunters with permits may enter the property at 22310 CR 675 during these dates. All permits have been sold.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of sarasota..

Sarasota will expand Wilkinson Elementary, one of its half-empty elementary schools, instead of closing it down, said school district superintendent Terry Connor on Monday. "I felt it was really important to tell you face to face that Wilkinson is going to be fine," Connor told dozens of parents who gathered at the...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A former teacher’s aide at a local elementary school will face trial next March on charges of molesting a 7-year-old student. Angel Mercado’s trial has been rescheduled for March 30, 2026, at the Manatee County Courthouse. The trial was originally scheduled for this past summer.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Manatee County judge has set January 5 as the trial date for Thomas Matejcek, the man accused of brutally murdering his mother and her boyfriend. The same judge who ruled Matejcek competent to stand trial made the scheduling decision. In April, after evaluations from doctors, the judge ruled...

After months of anticipation, Aldi has officially announced the opening date for the new St. Petersburg store. The German-based discount grocer will welcome customers to its fourth St. Pete location on Thursday, November 6th at 8:45 a.m. St. Pete Rising first reported that the Winn-Dixie at 3327 Dr. MLK Jr....