Sarasota mom sentenced after found guilty of the manslaughter of her infant son
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota woman found guilty of the manslaughter of her 14-week-old son in November 2021 has now been sentenced. On Monday, Lily Scheip was sentenced to just over 10 years in prison followed by 4 years of probation. Since she served nearly 4 years in jail before her sentencing, she’ll only...
Sarasota County lake raises concern after dozens of ducks found dead
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Dozens of ducks were found dead or dying at a Sarasota County lake over the holiday weekend, leaving residents searching for answers about what caused the sudden deaths. The discovery was made at a lake just off McIntosh Lane and McIntosh Road. Residents who live nearby...
‘Up All Night’ host re-creates cult classic show decades later from studio in St....
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia. She was also the host of a cult classic show back in the 90s called "Up All Night" — and she just built a new 20,000 square foot TV studio in St. Peterburg.
Caught on Camera: Boa removed from Venice back yard
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A Venice homeowner was surprised when they found a boa constrictor hiding in their back yard recently. Seth Brattain, of Sleth Reptiles Wildlife Removal, posted a video of the tightly-coiled snake being removed from under a tire. “Just removed a Colombian red tail boa from somebody’s...
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2025
It has been another wacky year for the Sarasota Police Department from a convenience store customer to attacked another because he believed he was FBI or CIA following him because he knows to much about … something … to people who just can't keep their clothes on in public for inexplicable reasons. Here is the Best...
Eleonora Lvov, International Concert Pianist
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - International piano artist Eleonora Lvov will perform “New Year’s Romance on the Piano” at the Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. Lvov, who has recorded nine CDs and DVDs, is known for her solo arrangement of “Rhapsody...
Food delivery turns violent, Manatee deputies say
PARRISH, Fla. (WWSB) - A Parrish woman has been arrested after allegedly beating a woman delivering food to her home, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said. Catheryn Vazquez, 41, is charged with burglary with assault or battery after the Nov. 28 incident, court records show. According to a probable...
Sheriff calls case ‘bizarre’ after woman accused of killing two ex-husbands during two separate...
In Florida, a case that started as one shooting in a quiet neighborhood quickly turned into something far bigger. Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells laid out the timeline in a press conference video shared by the Bradenton Herald, describing an investigation that crossed multiple counties and ended with a woman...
Where Locals Go in Sarasota Instead of Siesta Key
Skip the tourist lines and step into the Sarasota locals know by heart. From soulful seafood shacks to hidden gardens and modern art spaces, this list points you toward places residents actually recommend. You will find easygoing charm, real community flavor, and plenty of stories tucked between bites and bay...
Sarasota County, FL, restaurants with the most health inspection violations in November 2025
In November 2025, county restaurant inspectors conducted 171 inspections across Sarasota County, FL, with 138 establishments passing on the first visit. However, 33 restaurants failed their initial inspections and needed follow-up visits to address violations.
