Sarasota FL

The U.S. Coast Guard released a video Sunday showing how its Coast Guard Station Cortez boat crew rescued eight boaters who were stranded at sea on Saturday.

Food banks across the region saw a surge in demand during the government shutdown. While federal paychecks, food assistance and other benefits are on track to resume, many people have already made tough choices to get by since Oct. 1. “They may have taken on debt vehicles, they may have...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - New data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission show that as of Nov. 7, 587 manatee deaths have been documented in Florida this year. Deaths this year have already surpassed totals from 2024 (495 deaths) and 2023 (494 deaths). The deadliest year for manatees...

What started as a typical late-night ride through Florida ended in tragedy for a North Carolina teenager whose disappearance gripped two states for over a week. Giovanni Pelletier, a North Carolina teen, accidentally drowned after running from a car and disappearing into a Manatee County retention pond following...

VENICE — After a delay caused by last fall’s hurricanes, federal funding issues and the search for suitable materials, the renourishment of Venice Beach is back on track.

Giovanni Pelletier sent his mother a text saying "Mom help me" at around 2 a.m. on Aug. 1.

I pulled into Sarasota, Florida hungry for a story and left with a tradition baked into my memory. Yoder’s Amish Restaurant felt like stumbling into a secret kitchen where Thanksgiving never clocks out, a true Florida gem hiding in plain sight. The aroma of roasted turkey and fresh pies...

Like an iceberg, much of human history and natural history lies below the surface.

In the search for a vibrant goth and EDM scene in Bradenton, a social media user recently inquired about any local spots that cater to this niche. The user, who had recently visited the Castle, was hoping to find a similar atmosphere closer to home. The query sparked a discussion on social media, with several users...

SARASOTA, FL — The Shebeen Irish Pub & Kitchen will relocate from Siesta Key to 6607 Gateway Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231 with a targeted opening of February 1, 2026, owner Eileen Carrigan told Business Debut. The pub is moving into the longtime former Sarasota Brewing Company building, a landmark...