Sarasota FL

Lorene’s Fish House, a longtime staple of the historic Deuces neighborhood in St. Petersburg, has been named one of the recipients of the “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant for 2025. Located at 927 22nd Street South, Lorene’s is one of only two restaurants in Florida to receive this year’s honor, placing it...

By 2035, Florida is expected to have a nursing shortage of nearly 60,000, according to the Florida Hospital Association. The University of South Florida St. Petersburg is launching a four-year nursing program that will welcome freshmen. Usha Menon, the dean of the USF College of Nursing, said it will help...

A criminal with more than 20 years of wrongdoings is now looking at possibly more than two decades in prison sentence

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A Bradenton man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend is asking a judge to grant a stand-your-ground defense. Kevin Armstrong faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges and took the stand to argue he was defending himself. His testimony follows the woman’s appearance in court,...

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Friday, the North Port Police Department responded to reports of gunshots and a possible fight at Kirk Park on Trionfo Avenue. When police arrived, those involved had already fled the scene, but officers were able to recover used shell casings. North Port Police say the...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about the city developing a new traffic-calming proposal that would make 20 mph the standard speed limit on most neighborhood streets. Also discussed was...

WE HEADED OUT FROM ST. PETERSBURG in early June, 100 miles offshore with plans to hammer some gag grouper. It was my dad, my brother Jayden, and I, our buddy Jose Chavez, and Luke. We loaded up the boat with all the usual gear—rods for bottom fishing, slow-pitch setups, and plenty of pinfish. I wasn’t planning on...

SARASOTA, FL – A Sarasota man who orchestrated a staged shooting involving county paramedics in 2019 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, followed by 20 years of probation. Tyran Young, 38, a thirteen-time convicted felon, was convicted of multiple charges including two counts of aggravated assault on a The...

Burn ban now in effect due to dry conditions in Sarasota County. A burn ban is currently in effect for Sarasota County due to local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards. Under Sarasota County’s burn ban ordinance (Sarasota County Code Section 58-2), burn bans automatically go into...

Commanding a prime coastal location in Sarasota, the newly built residence Lunara presents a rare opportunity: at 7,400 square feet, this $19 million home stands taller than any future developments allowed under new FEMA regulations. A Rare Porsche 911 That Was Stolen 4 Years Ago Was Just Found by Police The...