Sarasota FL

If you’re looking for a quick, fun escape to kick off the first weekend of 2026 before heading back to work, Sarasota offers an easy option. Just a 4.5-hour drive from Key Biscayne and Miami, the Sarasota Winter Seafood & Music Festival combines coastal flavors, live music, and a laid-back Gulf Coast atmosphere.

NOKOMIS — The free Nokomis Beach Talks returns with its next class on Friday, Jan. 9.

When local residents opt to dine outside their homes, they entrust restaurants to furnish not only quality cuisine but also a secure and hygienic setting. Such confidence is predicated on establishments adhering to appropriate health and safety regulations—an obligation that protects the well-being of community...

For a Tampa Bay family, there's more to celebrate on Jan. 1 than just the start of a new year.

"Another day, another gator." Police officers take action after 10-foot-long alligator is spotted outside Florida convenience store: 'It happened again' first appeared on The Cool Down .

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Multiple Suncoast communities will host food-themed New Year’s Eve celebrations as 2025 comes to a close. Sarasota will host its annual Pineapple Drop downtown on Pineapple Square. Live music begins at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. St. Armands Circle will hold its first...

Sarasota’s sunshine and gentle Gulf breezes create the perfect recipe for outdoor dining adventures that’ll make your taste buds dance with joy. Picture yourself savoring fresh seafood while palm trees sway overhead and the warm Florida air wraps around you like a cozy blanket. Whether you’re craving waterfront...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Venice Gondolier Senior Writer Bob Mudge was asked to summarize the biggest stories of 2025 for the Venice area. Here is his report:

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - As the clock counts down to midnight, downtown Sarasota transforms into one of Southwest Florida’s most vibrant New Year’s Eve celebrations, drawing tens of thousands of people for a night filled with music, food, and community spirit. The centerpiece of the celebration is the...

PORT CHARLOTTE — Ingman Marine, a local, family-owned and operated business has been fulfilling boater’s needs for decades.