Sarasota FL

Marine rescue: Police responded to Sarasota Bay after a report of a grounded sailboat with one boater on board. When police arrived, the officer coordinated with fire rescue on scene to find the boat, which was between Longboat Key and Sister Keys. With wind gusts up to 35 mph at the time, it was determined that a...

Any recent downpour hasn’t been enough to help out the region’s water woes.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said it is seeing an increasing number of juveniles operating electric dirt bikes on public roads. The agency said the vehicles are typically not street legal. Dirt bikes, whether gas or electric, often lack required equipment such as headlights,...

Libby is a 9-year-old Pomeranian mix. She is a spayed female who likes to walk on a leash and likes other dogs. Libby has soft golden fur and a wonderful personality. She is 16½ pounds of love. Meet Tonka, a 4-month-old, neutered male, tuxedo kitty with cute markings on...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Brooke Johnson, Cheesemonger at Morton’s Gourmet Market, and Kailey Goodman joined us highlight cheese and wine pairings for Valentine’s Day. When you visit Morton’s Market, the employees will talk you through buying what is best for your palate and creating beautiful charcuterie boards and...

Braving the cold on Jan. 16, Jeff Tomaloff climbed aboard Capt. Eddie Brown’s Down and Dirty, a 39ST Contender with triple 350-horsepower Honda outboards, at Cypress Cove Marina (www.cypresscovevenice.com) in Venice. He planned to fish two days and experienced the trip of a lifetime, catching a pending state record.

VENICE — Several dozen people have reported major car trouble they say was caused by diesel fuel pumped at the Circle K at 2490 Laurel Road E. in the past week.

Palmetto’s community redevelopment agency transformed a brownfield into a greenspace, an eco-park populated with birds, adorned with art and attracting people. Now, for the creation of Connor Park, the CRA is earning recognition, inspiring other communities and working to tackle more projects to promote...

This small fishing village in Florida is known for its fresh seafood. From fried groupers to shrimp po' boys and snow crabs, there's so much to eat here.

Departing flights from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport have traveled over Longboat Key since 2006. But in 2024, the flight path for SRQ departures was altered, meaning planes now travel above Longboat about a mile north of where they used to. The new flight path has led the town of Longboat Key to look into...