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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota Police patrol officer’s job isn’t always about chasing bad guys; sometimes it’s simply performing an act of kindness. Officers Shapiro and Stanaland found a fluffy friend in distress at Bay Park earlier this month, the department said on Facebook. Turns out...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It can start with a close friend, family member or text from a number you don’t recognize. Elder safety advocates say elder abuse looks different every day. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, scam attempts have become so common that seniors almost have to assume every unexpected message is a te

Manatee County planning commissioners commended KB Homes Tampa LLC for its willingness to meet with residents and adjust its plans accordingly, but the board couldn’t get past the project’s proximity to Rye Road. KB Homes is requesting approval to rezone 51.67 acres from general agriculture to planned development...

County officials say a proposal to build a massive cruise ship port in coastal Manatee County has not moved forward since it sparked fierce community backlash and a new law aimed at blocking it earlier this year. A development application submitted for the project in January is no longer active, officials say, and the

Tucked away in the University Park area of Sarasota, Norman Love Confections transforms premium ingredients into edible masterpieces that look almost too beautiful to eat. This award-winning chocolatier has built a reputation for creating artisanal bonbons, decadent desserts, and handcrafted confections that rival anyt

“When I was Florida’s Governor, I was known as the “people’s governor” Charlie Crist said at a recent campaign rally. Later that day, at another event he told an audience the reason why he was running was for mayor was “I’m doing this for the people.”

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Venice Theatre is hosting the AACTWorld Fest, a weeklong international community theatre festival featuring performances from around the world. Eleven troupes are performing this week from countries including Ghana, Poland, Russia and Italy. Among the performers are Cinzia Grande and Andrea Latt

This is a big week for Oppose Manasota Beach Rd, the local group putting up a fight against the Manasota Beach Rd extension. Last week, the Englewood REVIEW put a spotlight on Kelly Bauman, who’s basically stepped into the “David vs. Goliath” role, except her Goliath isn’t just one guy. She’s up against the Economic St

ENGLEWOOD — “When the weather is nice and sunny, that’s when you prepare,” meteorologist Matt Devitt told an enthusiastic crowd at the Englewood Elks Lodge on Saturday.

Sarasota-Manatee projects made a strong showing in the AIA Florida 2026 Design Awards, with winning work stretching from Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch to Sarasota and Englewood. The awards, given by the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), recognize architecture across categories including