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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
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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!
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Updated: Nov. 21, 2021 at 10:35 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: 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?
7-Day Forecast
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?
Updated: May. 9, 2021 at 11:03 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
Payne Skate Park will soon be getting a new addition to the park with the help of a future Olympian.
Updated: May. 7, 2021 at 11:21 AM EDT
|By Emily Kinzer
"When they know that we love them, we can really connect with them, and we can teach them. I believe in that very strongly." That is the philosophy of fifth grade teacher Khizran Usman.
Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 7:05 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Fire hydrants on the Suncoast are all the colors of the rainbow. Why???
Updated: May. 2, 2021 at 10:38 PM EDT
|By ABC7 Staff
According to recent numbers, SRQ is one of the fastest-growing airports in the country
Updated: Apr. 23, 2021 at 11:35 AM EDT
|By Emily Kinzer
“I am beyond words. I can’t even, thank you so much. I can’t do what I do without the people who help me for sure, there’s so many people I need to get through my days with and these kids are a big part of that,” said Lora Sevarino after a virtual surprise with ABC 7 and May Custom Home.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2021 at 8:48 AM EDT
|By Melissa Ratliff
The body of a Korean War hero who died in Florida will be taken on a 1,000 mile journey from Zephyrhills, Fla to Kentucky
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 10:39 AM EDT
|By Emily Kinzer
"I did not expect this at all, this is awesome. I'm about to cry, like this is so cool." That was the initial reaction from Jennifer Shelly when ABC 7 and May Custom Home surprised her with $500.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 5:00 AM EDT
|By Emily Kinzer
"Thank you! I absolutely love doing this. It's because of them why I'm here. I can't picture myself doing anything else," said Rebecca Rouse who is the newest Chalkboard Champion for Manatee County.