Sarasota FL

A 74-year-old Bradenton man was killed Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross U.S. 41 in Bradenton. The crash happened around 9:48 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 41 and 51st Avenue Drive W . Troopers said a sedan driven by a 24-year-old woman from Palmetto was traveling south on U.S....

Sarasota County officials gathered on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to share details about the Manasota Beach Road extension. The meeting, held at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice, aimed to explain the plans and answer questions about the project, which stretches Manasota Beach Road half a mile...

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has introduced plans to open a brand new outpatient endoscopy and digestive health facility subsequent to its Venice clinic campus. The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board has accepted a $12 million project, and the ability may be positioned in a constructing presently...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Drivers are stuck in over 30 minutes of delays on I-75 southbound, approaching MM-236. A major crash, 5 miles away from Moccasin Wallow Rd (near the Manatee County/Hillsborough County line) has southbound fully shut down. Traffic is being detoured off at Sun City Center Blvd...

New details are emerging about a deadly plane crash involving an aircraft that belonged to the Venice-based missionary aviation group: Agape.

There is a place in Florida where your morning can start with feeding an elephant and end with a heart full of awe. At Myakka Elephant Ranch, up close is not a slogan, it is the whole experience, guided by kind experts who truly care. You will learn, laugh, and probably get a little wet during the spa wash while...

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Additional details are emerging in the case of a 15-year-old girl who had brought a handgun to Venice High School Feb. 5. The incident caused concern because the handgun in the girl’s backpack was not discovered as she walked through screening at the entrance to the school, officials said.

Sarasota County’s restaurant scene continues to thrive, but even well-known local eateries and popular restaurant chains must remember that safety and sanitation are just as essential as flavor. For residents who trust their favorite dining spots to uphold high food safety standards, recent state inspections serve as...

For designer Scott Spahr, fashion is about instinct, curiosity and a willingness to dive in headfirst. Self-taught and guided by his lifelong love for art and design, Spahr launched his namesake clothing brand more than 25 years ago after working in vintage retail. “I really had a desire to have my own store where I...

PALMETTO, Fla. - More than a year after Hurricane Milton left a Palmetto church with extensive damage, First Biblical Baptist Church of Palmetto has reopened its doors, celebrating a major milestone in its long road to recovery. The backstory:. The church welcomed parishioners back Sunday with a four-and-a-half-hour...