Sarasota FL

Lakewood Ranch’s dining landscape continues to evolve, driven by chefs and restaurateurs with an appetite for innovation. From artfully crafted sushi and authentic Texas barbecue to Dublin-inspired pub fare and health-forward bowl cuisine, a new generation of restaurants is adding depth and flavor to the community’s...

Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was named among the nation’s best nursing homes, recognized for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in U.S. News’ annual “Best Nursing Homes” ratings released this week. Since 2009, U.S. News has recognized the best nursing homes (also called skilled...

The Department of Justice said Brent Seaman schemed more than 70 victims out of millions of dollars in Naples.

Suspicious person: Officers met with a security manager at Plymouth Harbor who pointed out a man walking out of the water onto the property. The subject had explained to security personnel his friend had asked to borrow his kayak to look for a floating wooden float he had dropped in the water west of the location.

The gossip has been confirmed. The Waldorf Astoria is coming to town, and if you know Sarasota even a little, you know the corner where it's headed. Jebcore Companies (locallybased developer Jim Bridges and Sadek Omar), WMG Development and Hilton announced that the Five Points site—currently occupied by the 12-story...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Dima Tower was convicted and sentenced to life in prison Nov. 14 for murdering his adoptive parents. Sarasota attorney Alexis Rosenberg talked to ABC7’s Summer Smith about the case, the sentence and the possibilities of appeal.

Kendra Simpkins, who founded a nonprofit in 2018 that assists military veterans with their mental health, says knowing her why is easy — it’s hearing it out loud that can be hard. Consider a U.S. Army veteran who approached her recently after a group therapy session at the...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around sarasota.

NORTH PORT — North Port Police Sgt. James Shields, who saved the life of a child with special needs from a busy highway in October, has been named the nation's law enforcement officer of the month.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A garbage truck caught fire Wednesday morning, blocking traffic on Ashton Road for a time, the Sarasota Fire Department said. Fire crews responded to the fire, between McIntosh Road and Pinkney Avenue shortly after 11 a.m. A WastePro truck was fully involved. The fire was under...