Sarasota FL

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has been ranked among 100 “Great Hospitals in America” for 2025 by Becker’s Hospital Review, the hospital announced Monday. Becker’s listed what they said were 100 “standout hospitals” for clinical performance, patient safety, and an ongoing commitment to...

Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants routinely inspects restaurants, food trucks and other food service establishments for public health and cleanliness issues. The reports are public information. During recent inspections in Manatee County, a restaurant in Bradenton was temporarily shut down after inspectors...

A man arrested earlier this year after allegedly breaking into a Palmetto home and touching a sleeping woman without her consent has been sentenced to prison, court records show. Roger Ivan Lopez Gomez, 26, entered a no contest plea on Oct. 23, 2025, and was adjudicated guilty, according to Manatee...

Looking for budget-friendly thrift stores in Florida to furnish your home?. These 8 massive treasure troves offer incredible bargains and unique finds for every room!. 1. Habitat For Humanity ReStore (Brandon) Have you ever walked into a store and felt like you just discovered a secret gold mine?. That’s the...

Stephani Dentici opened Glow Up Aesthetics, her local business providing medical skin treatments and ongoing care, just over a month after she first had the idea to start her own business. “My main goal behind opening Glow was to help everybody feel beautiful. I wanted them to be comfortable in their skin,” she says....

VENICE — In a special, winter-themed party at Village On The Isle recently, seniors got to dance with seniors.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - If you’re feeling stuck in the limbo between Christmas and New Year’s, you’re ticket to kick things into a new gear ahead of the new year may be going on in Bradenton. You don’t have to wait until March to start talking brackets....

SARASOTA, FL – The Sarasota Police Department is sounding the alarm on a sophisticated new scam targeting local residents, specifically those who utilize banking apps and rideshare services. How the Scam Works. Detectives say the “rideshare scam” involves a highly coordinated effort to trick victims into handing over...

NORTH PORT — This January, a "road-e-o" without bulls or cowboys is set to be hosted by North Port Public Works.

Greg Linehan Law continues to provide legal representation for individuals and families facing the aftermath of unexpected injuries across Sarasota, Florida, and surrounding areas. The firm offers legal guidance for clients navigating complex injury claims involving auto collisions, workplace injuries, pedestrian...