Benjamin Edelman

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - In a world where escaping daily noise can feel nearly impossible, a fast-growing gathering in Sarasota is offering local readers a quiet place to unwind, connect, and turn the page. Silent book clubs have emerged across the country as a welcoming “third space,” somewhere outside of home and work where young adults can gather without the pressures of a traditional nightlife scene.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - ABC7 Presents a Digital Exclusive element from its newest documentary: “SURVIVE: STORIES FROM THE HOLOCAUST”. This interview follows the story of Ginette Hersh, a Holocaust survivor whose story begins in France. You can watch the full documentary here.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - ABC7 is proud to present: “Survive: Stories from the Holocaust”, an original documentary film Directed & Edited by Benjamin Edelman. You can watch the entire film right here. On April 13th, 2026, as communities across the globe observed Yom HaShoah, the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Suncoast area honored the 6 million Jewish lives lost through survivor testimony, youth education, and community initiatives designed to ensure history never repeats itself.