‘My comeback race’: Local teacher aspires to run Boston Marathon after battling cancer
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hollie Nelsen was diagnosed with stage 3 high grade ovarian cancer February 10th of 2025. Now she is looking to raise $21,025 (her diagnosis date) for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and run the Boston marathon. Nelsen talks through what it was like to be told...
A Warm Weekend with a Monday Chill
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Our up-and-down temperatures go back to the upside for the weekend. But the warm reprieve will be short-lived. Another cold front will push through the Suncoast Sunday night, bringing significantly cooler air to the Suncoast. Monday will see highs in the 60s to near 70°, and overnight lows...
Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - East Manatee Fire Rescue featured Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station, a festive, family-friendly event aimed at giving back to local families in need. The event took place on Dec. 14 at two East Manatee Fire Rescue stations. Families were able to enjoy milk and cookies, take...
Chanukah Celebrations in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The eight-day Jewish festival of Chanukah begins at nightfall Dec. 14 and ends Dec. 22. Sarasota County will mark the holiday with several celebrations held at locations throughout the area. Chanukah Concert in Wellen Park:. Hosted by Chabad of Venice and North Port, the Grand Chanukah...
Popular Sarasota restaurant serves guests a Christmas ‘miracle’
A Sarasota neighborhood bar is again going all in for Christmas, unveiling its annual "Miracle at the Tap" holiday pop-up — a fully immersive, wall-to-wall Christmas takeover complete with themed cocktails, over-the-top décor, and, new this year, falling snow. Tamiami Tap, which opened in late 2018 and is located in...
125 Sarasota children ‘shop with a cop’ for free Christmas presents
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Wish lists came to life during the Sarasota Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, giving 125 children a police-escorted shopping spree. “This is really an opportunity for us as police officers to really interact with the kids,” Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche said....
Deadly crash on I-75 closes lanes
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A crash on northbound Interstate 75 has closed the left and center lanes as authorities investigate the incident, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The crash occurred at 3:36 p.m. on Dec. 14, at mile marker 203. Deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers...
Rice Wins Third Straight CSCAA Open Water Championship
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Rice Owls claimed their third consecutive CSCAA Open Water Championship on Saturday morning, continuing its dominance in the event. Ella Dyson led the Owls by winning her third individual title, finishing first in the 5K open water swim with a time of 56:05.7. Ava Portello placed second with a...
Luxury downtown Sarasota condo with bay views nears completion
The Edge Sarasota, a 10-story, luxury condominium building in downtown Sarasota , is on schedule for a fall 2026 completion. On Dec. 11, principals from Jebco Ventures and ORE Development, the team behind the development, signed a concrete plinth that will be part of the building. The moment marks the pouring of the...
Celebrations planned as Hanukkah begins
The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah begins at sundown Sunday, Dec. 14 and lasts through Dec. 22. Several celebrations are planned for the region.

















