Sarasota FL

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - County leaders are delaying a vote on a major waterfront property purchase, pushing for more answers before moving forward with the project. The Stickney Point Plaza sits on the mainland side of the South Bridge to Siesta Key. County commissioners voted to buy the property from its current owner, Big Main Street LLC, in February as part of a $21.36...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County officials are holding a safety study for El Conquistador Parkway after a 67-year-old cyclist was killed when he was hit by a truck. Patrick Franklin died while riding his bicycle on the roadway. County staff said they expect many residents to attend the...

Venice is getting a new hangout this fall as Salty Neighborhood Bar & Grill moves into the former Rib City space at Venice Village, 4187 S Tamiami Trail. Owner Edwin Morales is eyeing a September to October opening and is pitching the spot as a locals-first neighborhood bar with classic American comfort food and a sports-heavy setup. The opening adds another restaurant option...

PALMETTO, FL — April 2026 — A new wave of retail and dining is officially taking shape along the U.S. 41 corridor, as construction begins on a retail component adjacent to the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa—marking what developers and brokers say is just the beginning of a larger transformation for the area.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Chef Gino Calleja and Jose Rojas, the co-owners of Kolucan Mexican Bar and Grill joined us for an early celebration of Cinco De Mayo. In partnership with Sarasota-Manatee Originals, 70+ locally owned eateries are featured every Wednesday.

The Daily Brew Station, a new coffee shop and breakfast café dedicated to serving high-quality coffee and fresh, locally inspired breakfast options, is proud to announce its official grand opening. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony in partnership with the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce. The event...

A 21-year-old woman died in a car crash in Palmetto when her vehicle collided with the back of a tractor-trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. At 5:23 p.m. on Tuesday, the 21-year-old, who was from Ruskin and drove a 2008 Hyundai, was driving north on U.S. Highway 41 in the rightmost lane, according to an FHP news...

From a bird’s eye view of Longboat Key’s shoreline, the Ohana seawall is a jarring sight. The concrete structure that protrudes into the Gulf more than 100 feet has been a dominating presence on the north end of the Longboat Key shoreline for decades, garnering headlines about public vs. private beach access and downstream erosional impacts of the structure.

A shift in homebuying demand is taking shape in Manatee County, with younger buyers increasingly driving activity at Seaire, where Metro Development Group continues to see momentum from buyers prioritizing lifestyle, connection and flexibility alongside price and location. Seaire is attracting a younger, more intentional buyer profile. At the center...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) — The Anna Maria Island pier is being rebuilt for the sixth time, with construction designed to withstand future storms after hurricanes Helene and Milton destroyed the structure in 2024. The pier has required major repairs or reconstruction in 1921, 1935, 1974, 1988, and...