Shane Battis
ABC 7 WWSB
Sarasota, FL, United States
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Sarasota Police, barber shop team up to give free kids’ cuts
Jetson's Creative Trends hosted young people all morning in the shop giving them a chance to pick up a new style and some new reading material. → Read More
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises roughly $200k for research
Hundreds of people turned out to Nathan Benderson Park to fight for an end to the disease, many of them carrying their personal struggles with them on the walk. → Read More
Officials warn scammers are posing as nonprofits, FEMA in Englewood
When disasters like Hurricane Ian strike, almost all of us have the impulse to reach out and assist all the people who have lost so much. Unfortunately, there are others who jump at the opportunity to take advantage of the vulnerable. → Read More
Sarasota Bay Watch, other organizations unite to clean garbage from Gulf waters
Dozens of volunteers turned out to the Tony Saprito Fishing Pier to scoop up more than a thousand pounds of waste that's been doing serious damage to marine life. → Read More
Suncoast Blood Centers calls for donations in the wake of Ian
People throughout the Suncoast are opening up their hearts and their veins. → Read More
Southside Baptist Church gives thousands of free clothing items
The annual giveaway lasts through Saturday and Sunday. → Read More
Father, daughter could face years in prison if convicted for burning raccoon
ABC7 spoke to a local attorney for insight on what penalties a conviction in this case could bring. → Read More
Lakewood Ranch teen launches new project aimed to end veteran homelessness
The mission all started in 2020 when Lorenzo had to work on a summer project → Read More
LISTEN: 911 call reveals victim’s fear before deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota County
The incident happened along Tarawa Drive in Sarasota → Read More
Teen hit-and-run victim ‘will not be the same’ after brain injury, mother says
The suspect was arrested after he and his heavily damaged car were found at an auto-repair shop. → Read More
Manatee Co. nonprofits pack 25k meals for hungry kids, homeless
The nutrition dense meals, all assembled within a few hours, will be sent out to people throughout the area who are struggling to afford food independently. → Read More
4.5 mill gallons of rainwater moved from Piney Point into Tampa Bay
The process, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is part of the larger process to close the facility for good. → Read More
End of an era: Old-fashioned mullet smoker to close after 43 years of business
George Nodaros has earned the love and loyal of countless Sarasotans for decades, smoking fish with a tried and true method rarely seen in the modern age. → Read More
One-handed violinist inspires Sarasota teachers to rethink art education
World-renowned violinist Adrian Anantawan paid a visit to Sarasota as a keynote speaker for Sarasota County Schools art teachers as part of their training ahead of the new school year. The Van Wezel Foundation brought the musician to Riverview High School to perform and show teachers how they can break barriers for their students. → Read More
Bradenton church blesses backpacks ahead of new school year
Trinity United Methodist Church is showing support for the youngest members of the congregation before the first school bell rings. → Read More
SPD, safety organizations host ‘Bike Rodeo’ for young cyclists
The first day of school is nearly here, which means kids commuting on two wheels need to be ready to navigate traffic. → Read More
Manatee County Commissioners weigh concealed carry for employees
The idea of an armed county workforce was met with a lively discussion → Read More
Emergency fundraiser supports Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary
C&C Rescue Foundation is rallying its community of volunteers to aid the sanctuary in need of support to care for its animals. → Read More
Sarasota Doctors Hospital procedure cures throat issues without surgery
New technology at the hospital is helping patients take a bigger bite out of life. → Read More
Big Olaf Creamery recalls ice cream amid listeria investigation, Florida Department of Health confirms
Florida health officials have confirmed the Sarasota-based creamery is pulling its products after one death and 22 hospitalizations have been linked to the company. → Read More