Afternoon and evening showers ahead for the Suncoast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today: It’s been a beautiful, sunny, and warm day today on the Suncoast! Temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s for the beaches and in the upper 80s inland!. Tonight: A cold front is working its way towards our area, arriving tonight, bringing wind...
Water restrictions tightening as drought continues
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Southwest Florida Water Management District has tightened water restrictions as drought conditions continue across the region. The March 24 order, called a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage, requires all residents — including those on private wells — to follow one-day-per-week...
Sarasota man wants answers after live power line damages boat, truck
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Sarasota man is looking for answers after a bizarre accident led to a fallen live power line that sparked a fire that damaged his boat and truck. The incident happened in late December, when neighbors rushed to his door with alarming news. “I’m running,...
FIVE YEARS LATER: Family still ‘healing’ after daughter’s shooting death
PUNTA GORDA — Five years later, Denise Higgs is still healing.
Bradenton Beach Getaway Turns Dark as Orlando Man Faces Child Molestation Charge
A 65-year-old Orlando man is facing a serious felony charge after what was supposed to be a family vacation in Bradenton Beach ended with an allegation that he sexually assaulted a child. Harold Marinus is charged with one count of lewd or lascivious molestation involving a child under 12. He has pleaded not guilty,...
Property owner proposes 46 townhomes to replace Sarasota bowling alley
Townhouses are being proposed to replace a bowling alley in Sarasota, a few blocks east of Main Street. Called 2250 Fruitville Townhomes, the project would bring 46 townhomes to 2250 Fruitville Road, where Sarasota Lanes is located. Property owner Sarasota Lanes LLC has submitted an application and site plan with...
Longboat Key residents not happy with drawbridge replacement plans
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents of Longboat Key are asking the Florida Department of Transportation to take one more look at its preferred redesign of the Longboat Key bridge. FDOT’s vison for the new bridge is a 78-foot tall fixed bridge that would have shared-use path for pedestrians and bikers....
Sarasota hires first female city manager after 18-month nationwide search
After an 18-month national search, Sarasota is making history selecting its next city manager.
Sarasota 21-Year-Old Hit With Murder Rap In North Sarasota Killing
Sarasota police say a second suspect is now facing a murder charge in a May 2024 killing that left a 28-year-old man dead in north Sarasota. Detectives on Wednesday identified the newly charged suspect as 21-year-old Laterryah Reed and said she was notified of the charge earlier this week while already in custody at...
Is This the “Greatest Sandwich in America”?
🤔 I’m not all that skeptical by nature. I’m not all “Pollyanna” either. I probably fall somewhere in the middle. Maybe like most people?. I’ve been writing about Sarasota restaurants, food, and hospitality for twenty-five-plus years. And honestly, I’ve seen (and eaten) a LOT! Some good, some not-so-good.
