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Sarasota judge to decide about releasing Christian Ziegler's records
A Sarasota judge heard arguments Thursday regarding an injunction filed by former Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler to stop the release of records obtained during a criminal investigation into sexual battery and video voyeurism. Christian Ziegler and his wife and Sarasota County school board member Bridget Zielger appeared in court for the hearing, with Christian Ziegler taking the stand. ...
Community groups, residents urge St. Pete to strike better deal for Rays stadium, redevelopment
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The City of St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Rays are negotiating a $6 billion stadium and redevelopment agreement for the area around the proposed new ballpark in the footprint of Tropicana Field. However, some residents don't think the city is winning the negotiations. Protesters shared...
Pet of the Week: Princess
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Meet our sweet pet of the week, Princess. She is a 20-something Umbrella Cockatoo and she is a happy-go-lucky bird who loves to dance and is a certified Taylor Swift fan. Call Birds of Paradise Sanctuary and Rescue at (727) 366-9997.
The climate is changing. St. Petersburg has a plan.
St. Petersburg is taking bold action to mitigate and adapt to our changing climate. The climate science is clear and requires us to act with a sense of urgency and purpose. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has confirmed 2023 was the hottest year on record, and 2024 is already on track to break that record.
Audubon Florida warns beachgoers to avoid shorebirds Memorial Day weekend
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. - We are weeks away from Memorial Day, when our beaches are packed with people. You may want to remember you’re sharing it with some of Florida’s wildlife, including the Black Skimmer. The shorebirds are nesting and trying to grow their colony. "In Redington...
Sarasota welcomes new themed adult daycare center for seniors
SARASOTA, Fla. — Another themed private pay adult day care center for seniors opened with fanfare Thursday in Sarasota. More than 200 gathered for the opening event at the new flagship location for ActivAge on Bee Ridge Road. The facility is styled as a "day-cation" care club to provide...
Bags of ashes, toppled headstones part of complaints against St. Pete cemetery
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — 10 Tampa Bay is uncovering problems at a cemetery in south St. Petersburg. Many families are outraged over a lack of upkeep. We began looking into their claims but then got a call we weren’t expecting. Virginia Morand is buried at Royal Palm Cemetery...
Oops, is the skateboard on the Tampa Bay Rays logo designed wrong?
ST. PETERSBURG ― Uh, so, this is awkward. Yeah, those. Well, the skateboard in the logo might be incorrectly designed. Its front truck appears to be backwards. “It is lol,” said Josh Eckert, a former Tampa resident and current social media manager for the X Games. Skateboard bottoms...
Sarasota restaurant closes after 67 years, owner says ‘time to stop and smell the roses’
One of Sarasota's oldest and most beloved restaurants, which opened during the 1950s when the likes of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe were the biggest stars of the day, has permanently closed after 67 years in business. Hob Nob Drive-In, occupying a prominent spot on U.S. 301 just north of downtown Sarasota, served its final burger and fries this week. The owners of the legendary burger joint had planned to continue serving customers through today, May 15,...
Sarasota woman claims self-defense in 2023 shooting during 'Stand Your Ground' hearing
A Sarasota woman accused of fatally shooting another woman in 2023 appeared in court Friday for a Stand Your Ground hearing alleging she fired a gun in self-defense when she was attacked by the victim in the case. Courtney Leigh Wadeck, 45, appeared in court wearing an orange Sarasota County...
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