Sarasota FL

VENICE — New officers were named at the quarterly meeting of the Jewish Congregation of Venice.

The future of the Blackburn Point Bridge remains uncertain as county leaders consider whether to replace the nearly 100-year-old structure.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A former Florida governor has put his name in the running to be the next mayor of St. Petersburg. According to a filed campaign candidate depository, Charlie Crist is seeking office and has listed Natalie Kato as his treasurer or deputy treasurer. Crist, who...

Black Thorn Rose is the ultimate party rock tribute band, blending classic rock anthems with modern dance energy to create high-powered, crowd-pleasing live shows. From legendary rock hits to dance-driven crowd favorites, the band transforms every performance into a full-scale party. Their mission is simple: keep the crowd singing, dancing, and coming back for more!

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -Extreme drought continues over much of the area but some much needed rainfall on the way. Temperatures warmed to the low 90s today. The high today at the Sarasota/Bradenton airport reached 93 degrees setting a new record high for the date. Tuesday forecast. Temperatures warmed to the...

Ted Weinberger used to drive past the old Nokomis Bank and Post Office—a stucco building circa 1923 with arched windows and stained glass—en route to Warm Mineral Springs, where he first launched Café Evergreen. The oldest structure on US-41 between Venice and Tampa, he renovated it himself in six months.

Country Rock Island Style, Singer songwriter Eric Von is a Nashville recording artist. Born and raised in Cortez, FL., Eric Started playing guitar and writing music at twelve then began performing at fourteen and has been Blessed to continue doing what he loves ever since. Eric spent three years in...

Spring has brought many seasonal changes to Longboat Key, but one that has delighted residents perhaps more than any other is this week's hatching of six new mute swans. Longtime caretaker David Novak and a handful of volunteer helpers gave the swan family a check-up the morning of April 22.

Albert Miano Jr. is the newest uniformed officer with the Longboat Key Police Department. The U.S. Navy and Army National Guard veteran has two decades plus in law enforcement experience, according to Longboat Key spokesperson Tina Adams. “His dedication to service is reflected in his impressive law enforcement career, spanning...

PUNTA GORDA — Days after a jury found Colin Tardiff guilty of trafficking in cocaine, a judges sentenced the 58-year-old Venice man to 17 years in the Florida State Prison System.