Sarasota FL

David Blanch labored for hours in the spring of 2024 painting a Sarasota sunset that transformed two sidewalk panels on Pineapple Avenue into a burst of pink, blue and yellow. It wasn’t a big payday — just a couple hundred dollars. But participating in the city’s Avenue of Art initiative was something the...

A yellow and orange building that serves as an entrance to downtown — and as a significant piece of Sarasota history — recently hit the market for $8.5 million. The Herald Square building in the Burns Court district has stood at the corner of South Pineapple Avenue and South Orange Avenue for 101 years. It’s been...

NOKOMIS, Fla. (WFLA) — One person was killed in a crash on US-41 in Nokomis on Sunday morning, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. The crash occurred near the intersection of US-41/Tamiami Trail and Bayshore Road at around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the crash was between a car...

SARASOTA — A Sarasota County School Board member last month raised the idea of banning students from protesting on campus and punishing staff or outside organizations for helping them.

The Bradenton Police Department reported that southbound 1st Street was closed between Manatee Avenue and 9th Avenue for a crash investigation. The road has since reopened. Around 3:30 a.m., a driver traveling south on 1st Street lost control and struck several poles. Speed is believed to have been a factor. The...

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida that sustained economic losses caused by frost and freeze conditions occurring Jan. 23 through Feb. 5, according to a news release.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scam text messages claiming to be from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The messages falsely state that unpaid traffic tickets or tolls could lead to license suspension and include links asking for payment.

Florida Camera Club to host three-day conference at MTC The Florida Camera Club Council will host its 2026 Photography Conference for photographers of all skill levels on March 27-29 at Manatee Technical College (6305 State Road 70 E.) in Bradenton. The three-day event – “From Vision to Vivid: Bringing Your Creative...

FLORIDA — A 39-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Bradenton, according to police. The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on 1st Street as the driver was traveling southbound, the Bradenton Police Department said. Investigators said the man lost control of his vehicle and crashed...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Weekend Beach Forecast. If you’ve been waiting for a great weekend to head to the beach or get out on the water, this is it. High pressure is moving in and taking control, which means quiet conditions and plenty of sunshine are on the way.