It’s a jungle up there — in Sarasota
SARASOTA — In nearby Sarasota, you can see lemurs without traveling to Madagascar; kookaburras without visiting Australia; monitor lizards without going to Asia or Africa; and Muntjac deer without heading to Southeast Asia.
St. Pete Pride Festival draws over 350K people in celebration of love
Florida's largest Pride event filled downtown St. Petersburg with color, joy, and powerful messages of inclusion and identity.
FPL announces planned local improvements
NORTH PORT — Florida Power & Light upgrades are on the way for Venice, North Port and Punta Gorda.
Shots Fired In Nokomis: BMW And Bronco Flees Scene, Person Of Interest Identified
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – The streets of Nokomis were disrupted by gunfire on Saturday, at approximately 7:32 PM, as the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into a shooting that occurred in the vicinity of Turner Street and Church Street. Authorities report that two vehicles involved in...
Sarasota County deputies investigate shooting involving BMW and Chevy Bronco
Sarasota County deputies are investigating a shooting involving two car that took place around 7:30 p.m. Saturday near Turner Street and Church Street.
This Amish Restaurant In Florida Serves Up The Best Breakfast You’ll Ever Taste
Hidden among Sarasota’s palm trees and tourist attractions sits a breakfast spot so authentic and delicious, it feels like you’ve been teleported straight to Amish country. Dutch Valley Restaurant stands as a delicious anomaly in Florida’s culinary landscape – an unpretentious eatery serving up the kind of hearty,...
Jah Movement at Gulf Drive Cafe
The winner of Manasota Honors 2021 Musical Artist of the Year, reggae band Jah Movement features a glorifying sound where individual talents of each member come together. Highlighting the talented ensemble is hometown hero and vocalist extraordinaire Shantel Norman. Adding their own touch of R&B, soul and funk to...
First Alert Weather: For several days our weather pattern reverses.
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - High pressure is drifting south and establishing a more southwesterly wind flow for the Suncoast. A few morning showers will be possible over the next few days, as this shift in our weather pattern changes the timing of our typically afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Normally, storms...
SPD’s “Done With The Gun” program provides drop-off for unwanted weapons
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Police Department once again opened its doors Saturday to provide a place where neighbors could drop off unwanted firearms and ammunition. “It’s a way to give back, and help keep our community safe,” said Sgt. Robert Morrison with the Sarasota Police Department.
Police Beat for June 28, 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:
