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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Walter Beer, Owner of Fetch! Pet Care of Sarasota joined us in-studio to talk all about Labor Day travel tips and tricks for your pets. Similar to how families make packing lists for themselves on road trips, families should remember to make a packing list for their pets. Walter gave us a...

Prosecuting attorney Joseph Danielowski said there was evidence the car was traveling at 91 mph just prior to the crash.

VENICE — The City Council rejected a mediated settlement of a dispute with developer Pat Neal Tuesday, potentially putting the city on course to see him in court again.

Months after St. Petersburg residents first raised concerns about sky-high water bills, many say the problem still is not resolved.

For many, the idea of rehab once meant clinical rooms, rigid routines, and limited amenities. Today, addiction treatment in Sarasota, FL, is reshaping the perception. Sarasota has become a destination for individuals seeking recovery in a setting that blends addiction treatment services with luxury wellness, holistic...

Oct. 1-31, 2025, at 7 p.m. Sarasota Suncoast Tours, 110 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, sarasotasuncoasttours.com. Sarasota Suncoast Tours leads this 75-minute walking tour on Bridge Street that explores the spirits and stories of the island, including the Bride of Bali Hai, George Emerson Bean, Al Capone, the...

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. — Officials in Longboat Key said Tuesday that "Gulf of Mexico" road signs are being removed from State Road 789. The city cited House Bill 549 and said the Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of removing signs within the SR 789 right-of-way that reference the Gulf of Mexico.

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A community in Florida says it is looking for justice after a beloved business owner was assaulted. Julia Ballard, 92, owns and operates Ballard’s Farm Supply in Venice. She says that on Monday night, she was attacked by three women driving a black Lexus SUV.

OSPREY — The Tervis Store in Osprey, the last remaining Tervis retail store, will have new owners who are different from the owner of Tervis itself.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Executive Chef Ryan Ward and Lead Bartender Kathleen Robustelli joined us today from The Roof Bar and Eats to let us taste their new rooftop food and drink menu, showing a theme of the Florida lifestyle. Some of the items sampled included Ahi Tuna Nachos, Crab...