Sarasota man sentenced for starving dog Chevy; receives max jail time
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A Sarasota man was convicted on July 30 of animal cruelty for starving his dog to death, according to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office. On Thursday, July 31, State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced that Zachary Saunder Baumer was convicted of Cruelty to...
Residents raise concerns about street flooding in North Port
Over the last four years or so, North Port has seen some extreme cases following hurricanes where roads looked more like rivers, but residents say the flooding conditions seem to be growing more and more common.
Community pushes for justice in death of Manatee High School wrestler
Friends, neighbors and teammates of a 16-year-old killed in an accidental shooting gathered outside the Manatee County courthouse. They were calling for justice as the teen’s accused killer awaits sentencing. The 17-year-old charged in the case has entered a plea of no contest to manslaughter. But, Feeney’s loved...
Bradenton man tells deputies he accidentally shot his dad in the neck: MCSO
A man is facing a manslaughter charge following what he claims was the "accidental" shooting of his 76-year-old father, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
Homicide Investigation Underway in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg – A homicide investigation is ongoing after a man was shot and killed Tuesday night in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue South. At approximately 9:07 p.m., officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 39-year-old man, identified as...
Few Venice ambulance transports end at newly opened free-standing ER near city
Roughly a month after the June 18 opening of HCA Florida Venice Doctors Emergency , a free-standing ER located south of the city of Venice, the CEO of HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital emailed Venice Mayor Nick Pachota with concerns about the number of patients being transported there on ambulances operated by...
Italian Luxury Beauty in Sarasota: Discover The Herbarium – Authorized U.S. Dealer of L’Erbolario
Located in the heart of Sarasota, Florida, The Herbarium is an authorized U.S. retailer of L’Erbolario, a distinguished Italian natural beauty and home‑care brand. Located at 1450 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236, this boutique specializes in importing the complete L’Erbolario line directly from Italy—from...
Lunch on the Manatee River: MILA’s on the Manatee
If you’re like me and crave authentic experiences that echo Florida’s past, there’s no better place in Palmetto than the end of Main Street at the pier—955 Riverside Drive to be exact—where you’ll find MILA’s on the Manatee. This charming waterfront eatery sits...
Man drowns at party at Bradenton apartment complex
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A 27-year-old man drowned in a pool at an apartment complex in Bradenton early Monday morning, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. at the Fountain Lake Apartments on Fountain Lake Circle, deputies said. About 25 people were swimming in...
Another day of high heat before seasonable weather returns
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It is a First Alert Weather Day on the Suncoast, as a Heat Advisory will be in place for Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, and DeSoto counties due to high afternoon heat indexes of up to 112 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces, and if you must be outside in the heat, take...
