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...
Popular Sarasota bar earns national recognition on list of best bars
A popular Sarasota bar that reopened a few months ago following an extended closure due to hurricane damage was recognized among the best bars in America.
Fatal Shooting Rocks 9th Avenue South; St. Petersburg Police Seek Answers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Petersburg man died early this morning after being shot multiple times Tuesday night, prompting a homicide investigation by the St. Petersburg Police Department. Authorities identified the victim as 39-year-old Reginald L. Booth. According to police, officers responded to reports of a...
Sarasota waterfront bar ranked among best in U.S. — everything to know before you...
One of Sarasota's most popular restaurants and bars — which reopened this spring following an extended closure due to hurricane damage — has earned national honors. Among 29 drinking destinations recognized from across the country — and just one other from Florida — The Old Salty Dog on City Island has earned a spot...
What’s Up, Sarasota: Leaning in… or out of the heat
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - August is hot! The hottest. But we have a choice: lean into the heat and embrace it, or lean into a cool seat and not face it. Today, Kirsten Sponseller joined us to discuss some new ways to dine, relax, and have a good time, even in the heat.
Suspected truck thieves arrested in Hillsborough
See student dancers perform ancient epic- August 2, 2025, Sarasota Opera House.
Circle the Date at St. Armands
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Don’t forget to circle the Date on your calendars to join all the local restaurants and stores on St. Armands for Third Thursdays!. Participating stores and restaurants will be hosting sales and/or giveaways throughout the day every third Thursday of the month on St. Armands Circle!
Waste Management proposes mandatory side-door service
ANNA MARIA – As part of Waste Management’s ongoing efforts to obtain city commission approval to switch Anna Maria’s trash and recycling collection days from Mondays and Thursdays to Tuesdays and Fridays, the company is proposing making side-door service mandatory for all residential properties. Addressing concerns...
Manatee County votes to purchase Mixon Fruit Farms
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners discussed the future of the iconic Mixon Fruit Farms.
‘SO FRUSTRATING:’ North Port neighbors deal with recurring flooding issues
Neighbors on Cuthbert Avenue in North Port are demanding action from city officials after repeated ponding has created ongoing frustrations during heavy rainstorms.
