Sarasota FL

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County residents are fighting for more protection for the Myakka River, but state legislation could complicate future decisions. Growing up along the river means this is where Lindsey Leigh feels most at peace. “You feel so connected to nature when you’re here—anywhere along this...

The commissioners vote unanimously, despite opposition about flooding, traffic and environmental impact. Host: Developer Pat Neal did get his road cutting travel time to beaches for residents of Wellen Park, one of the biggest and fastest growing new developments in the region. The Sarasota County Commission let him...

One of Bradenton’s newest neighborhoods has several dining and shopping options minutes away from its residential community. SeaFlower’s Village Center is the commercial development near the homes being built south of the Cortez Road West and 75th Street West intersection. Publix is anchoring the plaza, which has a...

BRADENTON — Bradenton's Village of the Arts (VOTA) became another victim of a new state law targeting the removal of all "asphalt art" on roads, sidewalks, and crosswalks. The local art community was awakened before dawn on Tuesday to the sight of their sidewalk murals being pressure-washed by city officials without...

A 5-year-old girl has died after being swept into a storm drain in Florida. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported that Zaria Miller was pulled into a storm drain by a strong current on Bahia Vista Street in Sarasota shortly before 6:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 24, according to CBS affiliate WTSP and […]

Residents react with dismay – and repainting plans. Host: On Wednesday, water trucks and street cleaners rumbled down the streets of Bradenton’s secluded but iconic Village of the Arts. City crews then spent the day erasing sidewalk art. Many Bradenton residents are decrying it as an act of censorship, and some seem...

The Sarasota County Commission appointed Shaun Libou and Ryan Murphy to the county’s Planning Commission at a meeting Aug. 27. The Planning Commission is a volunteer panel responsible for advising the county on important development issues, long-term growth and the county’s comprehensive plan. The board has nine...

VENICE — Sarasota County County commissioners say they want to have a formal discussion about the proposed sale of the beachfront property to its tenant, the nonprofit Hermitage Artists Retreat.

TAMPA, Fla. — Some residents in Wimauma have come together to provide support for the immigrant community in the area. They call themselves The Friends of Wimauma. While only newly formed, the group is looking to establish its roots to help everyone. As the phrase goes, "community is stronger...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Meet Letti, ABC7’s Pet of the Week!. Letti is a 2-year-old Rottweiler with an incredibly sweet disposition.