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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - SARASOTA, Fla. — They grew up two streets apart in war-torn Berlin. They performed for kings, presidents and sold-out crowds on the greatest stages in the world. And after more than eight decades of knowing each other, they said I do. Dieter Tasso, 92, and...

Fight: Another demonstration that little good happens after midnight resulted in the arrest of one man on multiple charges related to a fight. Several officers were engaged in dispersing a scuffle between two men who were handcuffed and separated as the investigation into the incident ensued. Both men told officers the

When it comes to discussing treatments and cures for cancer, medical experts say it is important to approach the conversation with empathy, care and the ability to listen. Dr. Dwight Fitch added that his way of comforting patients often includes a hug. “Showing them that you actually care means a...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Bradenton man was sentenced to seven years in prison after he assaulted a woman, threatened her with a gun and threw her cat from a fourth-floor balcony, the state attorney’s office said Tuesday. Daniel Rivera was convicted of criminal mischief, cruelty to animals, felony...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Habitat for Humanity opened applications Tuesday for its Affordable Homeownership Program, offering qualified buyers a chance to move into ready-to-sell townhomes. Applications opened at 10 a.m. Tuesday and will remain open until further notice. Qualified buyers could move i

Tucked along Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, the Chihuly Collection is one of the most jaw-dropping art experiences in the entire Southeast. The gallery showcases the legendary glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly, an artist whose work looks like it belongs in a fantasy world rather than on planet Earth

A Canadian teacher is switching careers and launching a new bakery in Sarasota. Entrepreneur Tracy Calabrice recently signed a lease at 2139 Siesta Drive, where she plans to open Amalfi Bakehouse this summer. Calabrice is immigrating through the E-2 Treaty Investor visa, which allows entrepreneurs to live and work in..

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — State and local officials are cracking down on illegal gambling operations, recently shutting down three arcades in Manatee County and seizing hundreds of illegal gambling machines. The Florida Gaming Control Commission, along with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security

Yet again, Sarasota County has found a way to turn its beaches, landmarks and beloved local institutions into real estate. Monopoly: Sarasota County Edition will roll out in March 2027, trading Boardwalk and Park Place for a locally curated lineup of businesses, nonprofits, parks, beaches and other places that help def

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County residents are experiencing decreased water pressure as the ongoing drought strains utility systems. Christian Collins, deputy director of Manatee County Utilities, said the issue affects residents in specific areas served by the reclaimed water system. “It’s essentially a su