Florida’s Next Major Aquarium to Open Oct. 8 in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. — Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium announced that its long-awaited Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) will officially open to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Nathan Benderson Park. Tickets for the grand opening event and general admission are now available at mote.org/tickets. The...
Parents of Wilkinson Elementary students share concerns with school board
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Parents and students shared concerns over the possibility of the closing of Wilkinson Elementary School to Sarasota County School Board members Tuesday. The news that the STEM-certified school could close surprised many. “Completely shocked,” said Allie Martin. “We had no idea our school was...
This Low-Key Restaurant In Florida Has BBQ Ribs That Are Absolutely To Die For
Sometimes the best culinary treasures aren’t found in fancy establishments with white tablecloths and sommelier service, but in humble buildings with character etched into every wall. Texas Best Barbecue in Englewood, Florida is exactly that kind of place – a no-frills BBQ joint where the meat speaks louder than...
9 St. Pete museums offering free admission for 1 day only
Nine museums across St. Petersburg will offer free admission for one day only.
Coastal Orthopedics expands team with new orthopedic surgeon
BRADENTON, Fla. — Coastal Orthopedics, home to a team of musculoskeletal physicians specializing in joint replacement, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy, recently expanded its highly skilled staff of orthopedic specialists with the...
MAJORITY PASS: School board OKs prayer, civics proposals
SARASOTA — Following the proposal of a three-part resolution, including a proposal to add prayer before meetings, last week’s Sarasota County School Board workshop was met with a few concerns.
Manatee County debates banning kratom and other designer drugs
Cierra Dusenberry used to watch teenagers and young adults spend up to $80 a day on 7-hydroxymitagynine, commonly known as 7-OH, a recently banned opioid. Dusenberry is the assistant manager at Wild Smoke Shop on State Road 64 near Interstate 75. The shop sells cigars, vapes, hookahs and an array of cannabidiol...
2 men killed after argument escalates into shootout in Wimauma, sheriff says
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double homicide that happened in Wimauma Tuesday evening.
Deputies shoot armed man, then save his life
A Parrish man is in the hospital after deputies say they shot him when he pulled a firearm from his waistband, disobeying their commands. Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Body discovered outside CVS on Tamiami Trail in Nokomis
NOKOMIS, Fla. (WWSB) – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead outside a CVS Pharmacy on the morning of Sept. 16. Deputies responded to the store on Tamiami Trail around 8:34 a.m. Tuesday. At the scene, the man was found between a pillar and bushes on the building’s northeast...
