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Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 7:42 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
There's Myakka with a “Y,” and Miakka with an "I." To the Miakkians, it's a big difference!
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 12:24 AM EST
|By Summer Smith and ABC7 Staff
Manatee County cats are now better protected.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:52 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Fooling Mother Nature came with major consequences
Updated: Dec. 24, 2021 at 12:51 PM EST
|By ABC7 Staff
As Santa makes his way around the world, remember you can keep an eye on the jolly old elf’s trip.
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Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 12:33 PM EST
|By ABC7 Staff
North Port Police spread holiday cheer to drivers.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2021 at 11:09 PM EST
|By ABC7 Staff
More than two million lights illuminated the 15-acre property of Selby Gardens in downtown Sarasota for their annual award-winning “Lights in Bloom” holiday display.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 8:00 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
In the middle of the ranchland of Myakka City, you'll find one of the newest schools for the circus arts. This is the Circus on the Ranch
Updated: Dec. 9, 2021 at 10:21 AM EST
|By ABC7 Staff
Across the Suncoast the holiday season is approaching and this is a collection of drives for toys and food. If you want to donate or need a helping hand, here are a few places you can go for your Thanksgiving and Christmas needs.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 8:02 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
The Purple Cow is just one of many nicknames for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. But times are changing for this iconic Sarasota building.
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Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 1:27 PM EST
|By ABC7 Staff
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Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 5:03 PM EST
|By ABC7 Staff
Manatee County’s Salvation Army in Bradenton will serve Thanksgiving Dinner outdoors Thursday in takeaway containers.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 7:50 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
John Gillespie, Jr. founded the colony of Sarasota in 1886, and brought golf to Florida!
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 9:23 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
John Ringling dreamed of an island with high-end shops and fine dining. He wanted to call it Ringling Isles. We know it as St. Armands Circle.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 2:38 PM EST
|By ABC7 Staff
Meals on Wheels PLUS 0f Manatee alongside TheFood4Families will distribute Thanksgiving Dinner to those in need.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 1:12 PM EST
|By ABC7 Staff
Downtown Sarasota was filled with patriotic hearts on this Veterans Day.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 10:07 AM EST
|By ABC7 Staff
Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served our great nation in all branches of the military. Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated!
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 11:49 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
There are only a few vintage diners and drive-ins left on the Suncoast. How long will they last?
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 7:47 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
It's not a traditional city. So what is Lakewood Ranch?
Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 8:13 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
What is the history buried at this site?
Updated: Oct. 23, 2021 at 10:20 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
See updated features of the Manatee Mineral Spring and Bradenton’s Field of Dreams
Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 9:08 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
The Women Who Built the Suncoast - Discovering the Suncoast October 13, 2021
Updated: Oct. 6, 2021 at 8:01 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Howard Tibbals created the smallest show on earth
Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 7:36 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
When does mosquito season end on the suncoast? It doesn't end for us!
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 8:11 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
It's just a small sign that directs you to Historic Spanish Point. But the Spanish really didn’t have much to do in this part of the Suncoast.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 1:26 PM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
When Florida’s first bubble burst, it almost wiped Venice off the map. What saved Venice?
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 7:45 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Lloyd Grantham created the Bradenton Senior Softball League 33 years ago
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 8:11 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Not everyone is a fan of these little guys
Updated: Aug. 28, 2021 at 3:46 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
ABC7 and All Faiths Food Bank worked together Saturday to make sure Suncoast families had some food on their tables.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 at 12:01 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
ABC7 and All Faiths Food Bank will be holding a food distribution event Aug. 28.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 8:19 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Who was Hernando de Soto?
Updated: Aug. 21, 2021 at 11:12 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Today's show features highlights from three recent segments!
Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 7:54 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
This story started as a simple discovery of a moon from Apollo 15. What I found was the story of a man whose life changed forever when he looked up at Earth from his base on the moon.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 9:01 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Does a Native Blessing protect us from hurricanes - Discovering the Suncoast Aug. 4, 2021
Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 1:21 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The Sarasota Orchestra announced that violist Michael McClelland died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 17, at the age of 62.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 7:41 AM EDT
|Discovering the Suncoast - How did we become The Suncoast?
Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 8:33 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
All Faiths Food Bank will continue to hold all but one food bank tomorrow.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 10:16 AM EDT
|How did we get a world-class park here in Sarasota?
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 12:10 PM EDT
|Discovering the Suncoast - The storm that destroyed historic Cortez 100 years ago.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 8:58 AM EDT
|How did we end up with our current colors on the Ringling Bridge? And who controls the colors on the bridge?
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 2:09 PM EDT
|It's been 100 years since Sarasota became a county of its own! July 1, 1921!
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 8:38 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
In the heart of Bradenton, there’s an almost forgotten site, full of history, and fresh water.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2021 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
The City of Palmetto will be welcoming back award winning Fourth of July for this year’s celebration of America’s birthday.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 4:19 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
An anonymous donor reached out to ABC7 because she hopes her actions will start a local movement to support local fire departments.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 8:27 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
The Florida Wildlife Commission averages 16,000 alligator complaints each year across the state
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 4:05 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
In its continued efforts to help community members who are struggling to put food on the table, All Faiths Food Bank – in partnership with Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and The Bay Sarasota – is holding the second of five monthly large-scale food distributions at Van Wezel.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 11:43 AM EDT
|By Emily Kinzer
Claire Schroeder is the newest Chalkboard Champion and recipient of $500 courtesy of May Custom Home. She is a fourth grade teacher at Daughtrey Elementary School.
Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 8:10 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
It’s a bold move to choose the nickname “The Friendly City
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Summer Smith
With India now having a more than 23 million Covid cases and suffering thousands of deaths, a group of nurses and doctors from the Suncoast are wanting to help.
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 7:54 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Who put the Q in the SRQ?