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Sarasota family of kidnapped man reacts to hostage video release
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Following the release of video of their son held in captivity by Hamas militants, the family of a kidnapped American Israeli hostage released their own video making an emotional plea for the release of the 132 people still missing since the attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
An Easterly Wind for a Hot Weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - We have a change in the weather for the weekend. That change is a steady wind, even gusty at times, coming out of the East. That means no sea breeze out of the West in the afternoon. When we get the westerly sea breeze in the afternoon, the wind blowing over the cooler Gulf waters stops our daily temperature climb. The sea breeze kept our highs near 80° last week. This weekend will be hotter with our east wind. We still have no moisture on tap for days.
Restaurant review: Is Sarasota's new waterfront Mexican food spot worth the wait?
As we approach Cinco de Mayo, I can't help but think of all the glorious, tequila- and taco-fueled celebrations that will be taking place at my favorite Mexican restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties. In fact, every April, I like to visit as many local Mexican restaurants as possible ahead...
Town’s only barber retiring after 72 years cutting hair
GLENWOOD, Wis. (KARE) - A Wisconsin mainstay is hanging up his clippers. After cutting hair in Glenwood for more than seven decades, Norm Hagen announced his retirement. Many people said they will miss the 92-year-old. Maybe it was inevitable that he’d become part of Glenwood’s history. It’s been...
Students are lacking spiritual guidance and may benefit from school chaplains
As a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I must counter the letter of April 24, “Don’t send children to school chaplains,” which criticized the governor’s bill allowing chaplains in the schools. All schools have some form of social worker and/or counselor on duty. Teachers are aware...
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