Salvation Army of Sarasota County spreads Christmas joy
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Salvation Army of Sarasota County served Christmas meals to local families on Christmas Day, providing hot food and community fellowship to those in need. Local families gathered to enjoy hot meals, pies and seasonal foods. Volunteers worked throughout the day to ensure no one spent...
LISTEN: Make Sure Your Christmas Trees and Trash Don’t Become A Hazard
Advice on trees, packages and lithium-ion batteries to keep them from going up in smoke
5 Cars for Sarasota Family Trips and 5 That Don’t Fit Roof Racks
Choosing the perfect family vehicle for Sarasota adventures requires careful consideration of Florida’s unique driving conditions and lifestyle demands. With stunning Gulf Coast beaches, proximity to theme parks, and year-round outdoor activities, Sarasota families need vehicles that can handle everything from beach...
From Skate Shops to Sculpture
Keenan Perren likes to hold onto things. Specifically, skate boards. For the 31-year artist based out of Bradenton, however, the skateboards he keeps aren’t just for sentimental value. They are the very medium that he works with. “When I left New Jersey, I brought my broken boards with me,”...
Advanced Testing, Functional Medicine, Real Results
At a time when many patients feel rushed, unheard, or stuck with one-size-fits-all treatments, Reveal Vitality & Longevity Institute in downtown Sarasota is charting a different path. Here, a team of practitioners blends advanced diagnostics, functional medicine, and personalized care to uncover the root causes of...
Discovering the Christmas Birdcount: A 125-year Suncoast tradition continues
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - The Christmas bird count, a 125-year-old tradition that began as an alternative to shooting birds for sport, continues on the Suncoast with teams of volunteers tracking local bird populations. Bob Clark leads the Christmas bird count in Venice. The tradition started in 1900 when Frank Chapman...
Lakewood Ranch comes forward as a community of giving
So a very merry Christmas and a happy Hanukkah to all our readers who have spent the past weeks gathering with their family members. Be assured, though, that living in a special community means that you have plenty of extended family members who care about each other. While I try...
Santa bags for Meals on Wheels recipients
SOUTH GULF COVE — What was once a small group of women wrapping shoeboxes at their homes has blossomed into a team of volunteers gathering and donating Christmas gifts.
Sarasota County breaks ground on a major flood prevention project
Sarasota County has begun a major flood prevention project at Phillippi Creek , after months of advocacy by local residents.. The operation comes months after flood victims of Hurricane Debby told the Herald-Tribune they were anxious for a major project before another major storm swept through. Many have felt that a...
Chipotle opens up 4 new locations throughout Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening four new locations in Tampa Bay throughout December. The four new locations are: All four locations are open 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. The restaurants are hiring in all four locations. There are around 30 jobs per location, Chipotle said. For more...

















