Sarasota FL

Peter‑Austin Afentakis, 29, was tragically killed in the St. Petersburg shooting; the community mourns his loss while police investigate. Peter‑Austin Afentakis, 29, tragically lost his life in a fatal shooting in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 25, 2026, leaving his family, friends, and the wider community in

When an evacuation takes place on Longboat Key, the town uses a tiered approach to allow re-entry. To make that process safe and seamless, the town distributes windshield stickers that are color coded based on tier of re-entry. Stickers are new colors this year, so residents are encouraged to stop by Town Hall to repla

As we approach Memorial Day, the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce takes a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this important national observance.

VENICE — A crowd turned out to Patriots Park on a warm May morning in remembrance of members of the military who "answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice."

Sarasota is a city that has always attracted people who want more than a place to live. It has also made downtown attractive to a new generation of developers with a new kind of product. Call it the hotel/condo, the wellness residence, the resort-style condominium. The common thread is a building where units are indivi

A man was shot and killed in downtown St. Petersburg during Memorial Day, and police say that the suspect remains elusive.

VENICE — Amid the hundreds of graduates in attendance on Friday were Fatheads of favorite seniors, fans for the heat and families screaming their grad's name.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -The community came together Monday for the city’s annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony, paying tribute to fallen heroes. Memorial Day is a day of reflection, remembrance and honor for those who gave their lives in service to the nation. In Sarasota, city leaders say making...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Bob and Rob Harper are a father-son pair of Army Reserve veterans who turned military medical lab training into a lifetime commitment to helping others—now serving their community by supporting the work that saves lives every day. “You said you know following in my dad’s...

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) - Two people were injured in a traffic crash at Homes Beach Monday morning that blocked both lanes of Manatee Avenue, cutting off access to and from Anna Maria Island for at least two hours, police said. The crash took place near the Kingfish Boat Ramp...