Sarasota deputies investigating shooting, 1 person injured
One person was injured during a shooting in Sarasota late Sunday night according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix brings international talent and audience to Lido Beach
The 39th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix brought thousands of fans and international competitors out for the weekend. Some of the biggest and fastest vessels imaginable competed in Lido Beach waters.
7 rescued after catamaran capsizes during Sarasota boat races, Coast Guard says
Seven people were rescued from a capsized catamaran during the Sarasota boat races taking place Saturday, according to officials with the U.S. Coast Guard.
Sarasota teen survives being shot in head, community helps during recovery
Sarasota Police said Aaron Hunter III was shot in the head last Thursday in the 2900 block of Gillespie Avenue in Newtown. While bullet fragments have been removed, the bullet remains lodged in his head.
Baby found dead several hours after overdosing on fentanyl, parents arrested: Deputies
A Sarasota couple was arrested after deputies said their 8-month-old baby was found dead after overdosing on fentanyl.
Teen taken to hospital after Sarasota shooting: Investigators
A teen was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Sarasota Thursday evening, police said.
Mote Marine releasing red drum fish to counteract red tide and pollution
In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office investigating officer-involved shooting
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Park Road in Venice.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes funding that would have helped fix water quality issues in Little Sarasota Bay
Little Sarasota Bay is filled with algae forty years after a hundred-yard section of the barrier island was closed between Siesta Key and Venice.
Sarasota residents protest skyscraper, resist changing landscape
More than 60 residents of Sarasota, many from Bay Plaza believe plans for 347 foot condo behind them, don’t fit with the aesthetics of Palm Avenue.
Sarasota car museum being forced to relocate by New College of Florida
Aside from the Henry Ford Museum, The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the oldest continuously operated car museum in the United States. However, it's being forced to relocate.
Sarasota man sends supplies to help Ukrainians after Kakhovka dam collapse
The non-profit, Ukraine Aid Operations, provides supplies to Ukrainian troops. Alan Rybak has sent over 13,000 items from Sarasota to Ukraine.
Sarasota shooting suspect arrested after vehicle crash, hours-long stand-off with police
One person was hospitalized and another was arrested after a fight between two drivers led to gunfire and a standoff Wednesday evening in Sarasota.
Sarasota tattoo shop helps victims cover tattoos branded on by human traffickers
An organization that assists human trafficking victims is partnering with a tattoo shop in Sarasota to help survivors cover up a physical reminder of their trauma: Tattoos branded onto them by their traffickers.
Woman arrested in weekend Sarasota shooting that left one injured: Investigators
A Sarasota woman was arrested in connection to a shooting over the weekend that left one person injured, police said.
Feed a flamingo at Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Want to feed a flamingo? A park in Sarasota gives guests an opportunity to get up close and personal with the pink birds often associated with the Sunshine State.
Accused wrong-way driver arrested for DUI after crash with semi-tanker truck: FHP
A Spring Hill man was arrested early Sunday morning following a wrong-way crash on I-75 in Sarasota.
One person injured in Central Ave. shooting in Sarasota
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Central Ave, at around 2:30 in the morning on Saturday.
Loggerhead sea turtle suffering from red tide rehabilitated by Mote Marine Laboratory
On Thursday morning, along the shoreline of Lido Beach a loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed ‘Steve’ returned home. Steve was affected by toxins from red tide.
SPD: Man arrested in Sarasota shooting that left 1 injured
A Sarasota man was arrested in a shooting that left one person injured over the weekend, police said.