Sarasota FL

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County’s “A Night Before Christmas” event brought family-friendly fun and holiday festivities to G.T. Bray Park on Dec. 13. The event featured Santa and Mrs. Claus, who were available for professional photographs with children. Families also enjoyed a wide variety of activities...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade, the county’s largest holiday event of the year in Manatee County, took place Dec. 13. A fleet of festively decorated and illuminated boats traveled along the Manatee River at sundown, creating a seasonal display. Participants also competed for cash...

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - North Port police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening. Officers responded to multiple calls around 6 p.m. reporting that two people were firing handguns at each other on Mayberry Avenue. Witnesses said the suspects fled on foot. Police established a perimeter in the...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Coast Guard said one of its crews rescued five stranded boaters on Friday after their boat sank 28 miles offshore in the middle of the night. USCG said they received multiple mayday calls at around 3:30 a.m. from a boater who was on a 32-foot vessel that was […]

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Five people were rescued Friday morning after their boat sank 28 miles off Egmont Key, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The boaters were reported in stable condition after they were taken to awaiting emergency medical service personnel at Tierra Verde Marina. The Coast Guard station in...

Located on the South Jetty in Venice, Florida, the Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina has operated since 1976. The upstairs dining room, porch, and bar serve seafood and other dishes, with views of the water. The downstairs Tavern offers a separate menu, raw bar specials, and a wood-paneled setting.

Sarasota County reports two sewer spills this week caused by trash and roots blocking mainlines. Spills totaling over 1,000 gallons.

December 15 is National Bill of Rights Day. The Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791, comprises the first ten amendments to the Constitution and secures our most fundamental liberties, including freedom of speech and the press, the right to worship freely, the right to a speedy and fair trial, protection against...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota business and community leaders are raising money for Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica. Sarasota business and community leaders are raising money for Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica. The United for Relief Reggae Festival will support the on-the-ground relief efforts still underway....

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The City of St. Petersburg is turning to a partner in its push to address the affordable housing crisis: houses of worship. City Council has approved changes to local ordinances that allow St. Pete to partner with religious organizations and developers to build affordable housing on...