Suncoast News Network
There is something comforting about turning on the television or live streaming on your computer and catching the day’s events from a trusted anchor who is broadcasting on the very station you have watched grow. From its infancy stages where it caught your eye and you thought, “O.k. here is a channel I can get behind,” to now, when you don’t watch any other channel, SNN (Suncoast News Network) has always been there for you. They have been that informative guide, navigating viewers through local and national tragedies and weather emergencies. Like a beacon in the storm, SNN has assisted thousands of families to make the safest decisions for their families. You watched anchors blossom before your eyes as locals, giving you the scoop on new businesses and events in the areas. Many have been courted by larger networks with career-building gigs, but often stay at SNN, devoted to the local TV network and community who has become family. There is much going on in the Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and North Port areas. Nobody covers Lakewood Ranch more thoroughly, and if it is happening anywhere near Downtown SRQ, they will let you know. For the Suncoast, there is no better or trusted source than SNN.
As the only locally owned television station in the Sarasota-Tampa market, SNN is proud to represent the folks in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Over the years, their lineup has evolved from around-the-clock news coverage to include real estate, health, entertainment and celebrity programs. Popular talk shows like Pickler & Ben, Daily Mail and Celebrity Page have viewers tuned to SNN 24/7. But, first and foremost, SNN is a valued source for local and national news. When Suncoast residents turn the TV on, SNN is often what comes on first because that is what they last watched. Seeing trusted anchors like Kathy Leon or Don Brennan via the TV screen or live-streaming is like calling a good friend or getting advice from a trusted advisor – – it feels comfortable and reassuring. When there is a hurricane, something every Floridian deals with and dreads, life feels like it stands still. You feel very small in the insurmountable surge of a life-taking storm that is larger than the state you live in. Advisories and warnings from SNN put everything into perspective and let you take a breath for a moment, realizing that the experts have your back and will be keeping watch so you may prepare for what is ahead. Time and time again, SNN has been there for the residents of Sarasota and beyond with the most relevant, up-to-the-minute news on everything happening on the Suncoast.
You can tell hometown heroes by the amount of time they spend giving back to the very community who supports them. Such is the case with SNN, whose anchors and executives can frequently be seen around town supporting various duties with appearances and MC duties. With 24/7 news, entertainment, sports and health programming, there is no reason to tune into any other network out there.
SNN is a proud member of the IBE network. Fellow IBE merchants love to utilize IBE’s bartering power and get exposure for their businesses through advertising on SNN. For updated headshots for the anchors, SNN consults IBE first for great photographers within the IBE group. SNN loves the variety of restaurants in the IBE directory of merchants and regularly celebrates employee successes and station events with QR certificates from local eateries. All in all, the executives at SNN are happy with their partnership with IBE and foresee many successful barters up ahead.