ABC7 Sarasota
ABC7 Sarasota (@mysuncoast7) is the US news channel of the ABC7 Sarasota/Manatee station, covering local news, weather and hurricane coverage in Sarasota and Manatee counties, Florida. With about 17,400 subscribers and roughly 164 median views, it posts about six videos a year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Local Sarasota news channel reaching a mostly 45-plus viewer base
- About 17,400 subscribers and 16.8 million lifetime views on a station-run channel
- Median video views sit near 164, so sponsored reach per video is modest
- Uploads run about six videos a year, so booking is rare and one-off
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news segments, weather updates, long-form broadcast replays
- Tone
- informative, serious
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 1 to 6 minutes for recent news clips, up to 60 minutes for broadcast replays
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
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Recent coverage includes a fatal helicopter crash ("Pilot killed in Manatee County Mosquito Control helicopter crash identified"), so violence is flagged as medium.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 17k | 164 | 6 |
Benchmark score: 11 / 100
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Recent videos
▶NTSB gives update after helicopter pilot killed in crash Thu · 79 views
▶Pilot killed in Manatee County Mosquito Control helicopter c · 101 views
▶One person confirmed dead after a helicopter crash near Daki · 82 viewsLast three uploads, latest 1 days ago.
ABC7 is the news leader in Sarasota/Manatee counties. News tip? 941-923-6397 or news@mysuncoast.com. Share pics/vids with us thru www.mysuncoast.com/share
About ABC7 Sarasota
ABC7 Sarasota (@mysuncoast7) is the YouTube channel of the ABC7 television station serving Sarasota and Manatee counties in Florida. The channel posts local news segments, weather updates and hurricane coverage, along with occasional broadcast replays and features such as pet-of-the-week and athlete-of-the-week segments. Uploads are infrequent, about six videos in the last year, and recent items draw a median of about 164 views.
The audience is estimated to be local, mostly older adults in the Suncoast area, based on the station's broadcast footprint and content mix. Commercial activity on the channel is not visible in the recent videos. Estimated sponsored integration pricing is $150 to $250 per video, which works out to a CPM of roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with $10 to $30 for paid ads.
Local businesses seeking Sarasota and Manatee exposure through a trusted news brand may find this channel worth a conversation, though its low view count means it suits awareness goals better than direct response.
Written from ABC7 Sarasota's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. ABC7 Sarasota can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about ABC7
How much does ABC7 Sarasota charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 164 views and long-form content, the estimated sponsored integration range is $150 to $250 per video. This is an estimate from public channel data, not a published rate card, so confirm pricing directly.
What does ABC7 Sarasota post about on YouTube?
The channel posts local news segments, weather updates and hurricane coverage for Sarasota and Manatee counties. It also shares broadcast replays and community features such as pet-of-the-week segments.
How do I contact ABC7 Sarasota for a brand deal?
The channel description lists a news tip email, which is not a partnership contact. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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