ABC7 Sarasota

Name: ABC7 Sarasota
Rating: 3.4059405 (217 reviews)
Author: Gray Media

Get the latest news and traffic for Sarasota and Manatee Counties!

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ABC7 Sarasota is the official Chrome extension delivering the latest news and real-time traffic updates for Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Stay informed about local events, breaking news, and traffic conditions directly in your browser. This easy-to-use app ensures you never miss important updates affecting your community, helping you plan your day efficiently.

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Version:

6.0.19 Last updated: 2025-01-21

Version code:

2018100067

Creation date:

2013-11-25

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES

Size:

51.09MB

Email:

ww*****@mysuncoast.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-12

Ranking

# 282,565 ▼ 201

User reviews

Users appreciate ABC7 Sarasota for providing accurate and relevant local news and weather, especially traffic updates and weather reports for areas like Bradenton and North Port. However, multiple reviewers complain about excessive and intrusive ads, frequent app crashes and freezing, outdated or repetitive news content, and poor navigation that makes it difficult to find information. Additionally, some features such as the share button and landscape mode do not work reliably.

Pros

Provides relevant local news and weather, especially accurate weather updates for specific areas like Bradenton and North Port.
Offers traffic update notifications appreciated by users.
Has professional and reliable weather coverage useful for outdoor activities like biking.

Cons

App has too many intrusive and obtrusive ads, including pop-up and scam-like ads, especially during breaking news.
App performance issues such as frequent crashes, freezing, or stopping while using the app.
News content is often delayed, outdated, or repetitive with old stories being shown repeatedly.
Navigation is difficult, making it hard to find desired information like breaking news or weather maps.
Some features like share button and landscape view are not functioning properly or missing.

Recent reviews

Very clunky app. Plagued with ads and half the videos on articles have nothing to do with the articles. The share button rarely works either. I usually screenshot things if I feel the need to share with friends and family. I do appreciate the traffic update notifications, but that's about it.