Sarasota FL

Florida knows how to turn simple seafood into a meal people remember. Every now and then, foodies start craving seafood. That is when locals keep coming back to the smaller shacks that keep things simple and let the fresh, satisfying flavors do the talking. That is what gives these places...

A furniture store with two locations in Florida is going out of business, and as a result, its Sarasota store is closing. Leather Gallery and Bedding Center is holding final sales at 5251 S. Tamiami Trail. The company opened the 8,000-square-foot store off US 41 in 2014. It was one...

A bayfront estate in Sarasota is on the market for nearly $13 million. Entrepreneur and author Pam Sowder is selling her Lido Shores home at 1436 John Ringling Parkway for $12.98 million. Called Casa Lido, the property features views of downtown Sarasota, the Ringling Bridge and Sarasota Bay. Sowder co-founded...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Sarasota shelters have some wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.

City of Palmetto residents can drop off large household items for free during the Bulk Collection Event on Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds (1402 14th Ave West, Palmetto).

Sarasota County officials made a big splash in early February with an approval of a major acquisition: a 2.04-acre commercial site on the mainland side of the Stickney Point Bridge to Siesta Key. Known as the Boatyard, for a restaurant under that name on the property, the site is a colorful and quirky commingling of...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota and Manatee counties are working on budgets and comprehensive long-term plans. Manatee County held a workshop Wednesday to gather residents’ opinions on how the county will grow for the next 20 years. “Of course, taking into consideration the environment that we have in Manatee...

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening in Sarasota!. Get the full story by clicking the links beneath each section. Address: 6583 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242. Status: Opening soon!. What to expect: Small fast-casual bagel shop near the south end of Siesta Key. Limited indoor...

FLORIDA — A 19-year-old man was arrested after police said he stole a vehicle, led officers on a brief pursuit, and was later found hiding in a tool shed. According to the Sarasota Police Department, officers responded the morning of March 6 to a report of a stolen vehicle near Barrington Circle. Police said the […] ...

Sarasota Police are warning about the risks of renting a jet ski from unlicensed operators. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan explains why this crackdown is happening.