Turkey giveaways for veterans and families set this month in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two turkey giveaways for veterans and their families are scheduled this month in Sarasota. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, All Faiths Food Bank will host a turkey giveaway from 9-10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms, at 3224 Bee Ridge Road. Veterans and their families can...
Wallenda siblings complete first-ever Criss Cross Skywalk at UTC holiday celebration
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - World-renowned high-wire artists Nik Wallenda and his sister Lijana Wallenda completed the first-ever Criss Cross Skywalk Saturday evening during University Town Center’s Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting. The siblings crossed paths mid-air at 6 p.m., suspended high...
Domestic Incident Leads To Shooting In Sarasota; Victim Hospitalized
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is actively investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in the 4500 block of Ottawa Trail, involving a husband and wife. The incident, initially reported as a battery, took place around 10:08 a.m. today. Upon arrival at the scene,...
Florida Man Hits Jackpot At Walmart: Claims $7.75 Million Lump Sum On Scratch-Off Game
A new multi-millionaire is celebrating in Lakewood Ranch after claiming a top prize from a Florida Lottery Scratch-Off game. Ramon Cabo, a 68-year-old resident of Lakewood Ranch, visited Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on July 25 to claim the massive “$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE” prize. Cabo, who purchased...
After liftoff, rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, may be visible in Sarasota
(This story was updated with new information: After a scrub on Nov. 9, NASA Blue Origin launch will try again 2:50 p.m. to 4:17 p.m. ET Wednesday, Nov. 12.) Godspeed, New Glenn: Blue Origin’s massive rocket is about to take flight – and it may be visible outside of Florida . The company founded by billionaire Jeff...
One Community Grocery Co-op is here to stay in South St. Pete
With the recent closing of Save-A-Lot in St. Pete diminishing fresh grocery options for a large swath of South St. Pete, a local group is working to create a permanent and affordable option for the community. One Community Grocery Co-op is spearheading a project to create a community-owned grocery store that is...
Veterans celebrated at Longboat’s 70th anniversary
This week marks a multi-fold special occasion for Longboat Key residents as they honored Veterans Day, the town's 70th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army. Town Manager Howard Tipton welcomed attendees to the Town Center Green on Nov. 8. "Such a dual celebration...
Tribute to Heroes Parade salutes veterans
The Tribute to Heroes Parade made its November debut on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, and the veterans who participated in a pre-parade meal at Town Hall would argue that it was a successful one. Several of those veterans noted on Nov. 9 that such events are important so this...
Suspect Arrested In St. Petersburg Prowling Linked To Local Auto Theft, Burglary Spree
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A man initially reported for suspicious activity in a residential neighborhood was apprehended early Sunday morning and subsequently linked by police to a string of vehicle burglaries and auto thefts across the area. At approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 9, police were called to...
One man hospitalized after motorcycle crash on State Road 64
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A motorcyclist is in critical condition after colliding with a sedan on State Road 64 Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Investigators say the crash happened at 4:30 p.m. near the intersection River Heritage Boulevard. Troopers say a sedan driven by a 75-year-old Bradenton woman...
