Shore plans return to St. Armands Circle with new, flood-resilient design
A popular business on St. Armands Circle that left the island after back-to-back hurricanes is planning a comeback.
Sarasota Crime Plummets Again As Cops Tout ‘Amazing’ 3‑Year Turnaround
Sarasota police say the city’s crime numbers are not just dipping, they are on a serious slide. At an April 20 City Commission meeting in City Hall, Chief Rex Troche told commissioners that overall crime fell 18 percent in 2025 compared with 2024, marking the third straight year of declines and fueling talk inside City Hall of a sustained public safety turnaround. Troche and...
I-75 safety concerns grow as crashes become daily occurrence
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Drivers along I-75 are speaking out after a string of crashes raised safety concerns on the interstate. North Port police and highway patrol conducted an enforcement operation last week, making over 200 traffic stops. The operation was aimed at reminding Suncoast residents that law enforcement is monitoring the roadway and working to keep the community safe.
Back to banned: Counties, cities reinstate burn ban
PORT CHARLOTTE – Charlotte County commissioners reinstated a countywide burn ban on Tuesday, citing ongoing drought conditions and elevated fire risk.
Two longtime Sarasota law firms merge
Two longtime Sarasota law firms have joined together in what the entities are calling a “strategic merger.” Syprett Meshad and Eastmoore Crauwels & DuBos are joining forces under the name Syprett Meshad & DuBose. “With this merger, we are bringing together two of Sarasota’s most established and recognized...
Manatee County deadline for property tax installment plan is approaching
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The deadline to participate in the 2026 property tax installment payment plan is April 30. This does not apply to unpaid 2025 taxes, which are now delinquent. “If the estimated tax is more than $100, Florida law allows taxpayers to make quarterly payments on real estate...
Manatee County launches new bulk pickup pilot May 1 for unincorporated residents
MANATEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Utilities customers in unincorporated Manatee County will soon have a new option for getting rid of large household items. Beginning Friday, May 1, 2026, the county is launching a Bulk Collection Pilot Program that expands curbside bulk pickup. Under the pilot program, residential customers...
Sarasota County Schools sue tax collector over multi-million-dollar funding dispute
The Sarasota County School Board and two county taxpayers have filed a lawsuit against Tax Collector Mike Moran and the constitutional office he controls alleging “unlawful diversion” of taxpayer funds that were supposed to support local students. The suit was filed Friday in the Circuit Court of the...
Sharky’s on the Pier
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Chef Tommy Chung from Sharky’s on the Pier joined us in our kitchen to make Seared Grouper with Lobster Fondue. Sharky’s has been Venice-area landmark for over 30 years. The beach-front restaurant offers a stunning view of the Gulf of Mexico. 1600 Harbor Drive...
Venice Council gets another earful about airport concerns
VENICE — With no debate, the City Council approved a budget amendment on first reading Tuesday that more than doubles the amount currently budgeted for a new terminal/administration building at the Venice Municipal Airport.
