Sarasota FL

Hidden along a Sarasota roadway where tourists and locals alike speed past without a second glance sits Perry’s Original Roadside BBQ & Catering – an unassuming treasure that might just serve the most magnificent brisket in the Sunshine State. The aroma hits you first – a seductive cloud...

GULFPORT, Fla. — Leaders in Gulfport are discussing changes to the city's parking rules after several neighbors voiced concerns that people are living in their cars. More specifically, the city is considering getting rid of free parking and moving to paid and timed parking. This would impact the Waterfront District.

SARASOTA — The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County will host two rallies as part of its Defend Democracy Rally Series, non-partisan events designed to bring citizens together to protect the Constitution, safeguard voting rights, and demand accountability from their leaders. The first will be held from 10:00...

Nationwide — Malik Belvin, a 26-year-old substitute teacher from Sarasota, Florida, who worked at multiple schools, was arrested after he reportedly pulled a 10-year-old student into a closet and made an inappropriate request. Several other children also came forward, saying they felt uneasy around him. The Manatee...

The 2025 Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sandsculpting Festival will be on display Nov. 14-17 in Siesta Beach. Visitors will walk through a magical sculpture garden of large sand designs created from the white crystal sands of Siesta Beach and see 24 international sand sculptors at work. The artists will...

A new freestanding emergency room has opened in north Manatee County. HCA Florida North River Ranch Emergency began welcoming patients Oct. 1 in Parrish, according to a statement. The 14,000-square-foot facility is an extension of HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, which is in southern Hillsborough County....

A Sarasota-headquartered physical therapy franchise with more than 600 locations nationwide has appointed a new chief executive officer. In the role, Wayne Cavanaugh will lead Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers into its next phase of growth, according to a statement. Cavanaugh was most recently the CEO of Family Care...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Senior Friendship Centers is stepping in to help older adults in Sarasota and Venice navigate rising health and financial challenges. The nonprofit is offering free and low-cost services this fall, including flu and RSV vaccines, Medicare counseling, and a series of budgeting and...

A St. Petersburg pastor is speaking out after one of two charges against him and another city clergyman was dropped following their arrests during the state's removal of a "Black History Matters" street mural.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) — Get ready to wish upon a shooting star, or maybe twenty. The Orionid meteor shower has returned to the night sky, bringing one of the most beautiful annual celestial shows. Expect streaks of light, the occasional fireball, and a chance to see the remnants of a legendary visitor: Halley’s Comet.