Sarasota FL

SARASOTA — The new career Geri Silber started a short while ago has met with resounding success.

While Port Charlotte has reopened its beach park, there are still significant issues for other areas still recovering from the hurricanes of 2024.

Frank Rubino has been with the Longboat Key Police Department for 13 years. That’s a lot of experience, but it doesn’t even make up a third of his tenure in law enforcement. As the end of his 45th year as first responder draws near, Rubino will soon turn in his badge and enjoy retirement.

A 31-year-old North Port man died Saturday morning when his motorcycle collided with a car making a left turn at U.S. 41 and Elkcam Boulevard.

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2025) — During a planning retreat on Friday, December 12, Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger was elected by his fellow board members to serve as chair of the Sarasota County Commission for 2026. Cutsinger represents District 5, which includes parts of southern Sarasota County,...

Free Christmas dinners are planned around the area for those who can’t afford dinner or for those who would otherwise be alone for the holidays.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Starting at 7 p.m., the 39th Annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will be livestreamed here and on our app. The annual event is presented by Suncoast Charities for Children and Marina Jack. The event will be held at Bayfront Island Park, 5 Bayfront Dr.,...

As of November 2025, Humphris Park and the South Jetty walkway in Venice, Florida, are closed due to hurricane damage. The closure includes all activities such as fishing, surfing, and sunset viewing. Usual park hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. do not apply during this period.

Sarasota County faces lawsuit over controversial Siesta Key land swap. Sarasota County faces lawsuit over controversial Siesta Key land swap. Sarasota County last month signed off on the final step of a land swap meant to end a years-long court battle over a stretch of sand on Siesta Key — only to find itself facing...

Andy Harshman's father taught chemistry at Sarasota High School for 34 years, and the tradition continues today: Andy’s wife Krissy, also a Sailor and his high school sweetheart, now serves as the school’s AICE coordinator. Their 16-year-old son is currently a student there, and their two younger boys are poised to...