Sarasota Bay’s Dolphins Welcome 19 Calves as Scientists Mark 55 Years of Research
In the waters of Sarasota Bay, a 41-year-old dolphin known as “Granny” added three more descendants to her growing family tree this year, cementing her status as matriarch of one of the world’s most thoroughly documented marine mammal populations. The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program logged 19 new...
Deputies receive Life Saving Award
SARASOTA — A recent ceremony lauded Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office personnel for life-saving and meritorious work.
Learn how to safely handle wild birds with Save Our Seabirds
Save Our Seabirds invites anyone with a passion for helping injured animals to learn the techniques for keeping both birds and handlers safe at an upcoming workshop. The free educational seminar takes place from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 6 at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. Participants can learn how to tell if a bird is...
A Black Landmark From the Days of Segregation Is Being Reborn as a Civic...
At the corner of Eighth Street and Central Avenue, long before high-rises, restaurants and boutiques reshaped the Rosemary District, a modest yellow stucco building stood as one of the few safe havens for Black travelers in Southwest Florida. It was called the Colson Hotel. Built in 1926 during Sarasota’s land...
Sarasota bayfront estate listed for $26.4M, highest in county
A luxurious bayfront estate in Oyster Bay Estates outside downtown Sarasota was recently listed for sale at $26.4 million — the highest asking price for a piece of residential real estate in the County. Villa Meraviglia, which translates to a "Home Beyond Imagination," was an addition to the region’s...
Deputies remove 14-foot alligator from Florida neighborhood
Deputies in Southwest Florida had their hands full when a 14-foot, 600-pound alligator decided to rest on the doorstep of a Sarasota residence. Read more trending news It took seven deputies with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and a licensed trapper to dislodge the massive reptile and lift it onto a truck....
The first Black Rockette on pressure and serving as an inspiration to young girls
Jennifer Jones understands pressure. Up until 1987, the Radio City Rockettes — who are celebrating their 100th anniversary — featured only white dancers. That's when Jones, 58, broke the color barrier and became the first dark-skinned member of the famed dance group. The New Jersey native grew up...
Two crashes backing up the I-75 south commute
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - For the second morning in a row, morning commuters on I-75 southbound are stuck in a gridlock. A crash near Clark Road created a large backup, and within the backup, a second crash happened near Bee Ridge Road. The Clark Road crash is now blocking the...
Parrish man dies after critical injuries in motorcycle crash, fundraiser says
A 28-year-old Parrish man died from critical injuries after a motorcycle crash in Manatee County last month. Ian Oviatt was riding his motorcycle on State Road 64 when a 75-year-old Bradenton woman entered his path and tried to turn left, according to a Nov. 9 crash report . Oviatt was thrown 60 feet from his bike,...
14-foot alligator found resting on doorstep of Sarasota County home relocated to gator farm
SARASOTA, Fla. (WSVN) — A 14-foot, 600-pound alligator was removed from a Sarasota County neighborhood after it was discovered resting on a resident’s front doorstep. Seven Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office deputies and a licensed trapper worked together to lift the giant reptile onto a truck. The department...
