Two bear sightings have been reported in Carrollwood, FWC says Neither sighting has been confirmed by wildlife officials. Â Â Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates. [ Photo illustration by ASHLEY DYE and LUIS SANTANA | Times ] Updated 3 hours ago CARROLLWOOD â If you think you spotted a wild bear in Carrollwood this week, youâre not alone. There were two reported bear sightings in the area this week, according to Florida Wildlife Commission Spokesman Bryce Phillippi. Phillippi said that the first report came at around 4 a.m. Tuesday near the Citrus Park Mall. The second sighting was reported to authorities at the same time Wednesday morning in the Carrollwood Meadows neighborhood. The sightings are about two miles away from each other.