81-year-old grandmother gives advice to cheerleaders at her alma mater in Sarasota
An 81-year-old grandmother returned to the sidelines of her alma mater in Sarasota to cheer for the football team at their last home game of the season.
Sarasota man charged after threatening New York Jewish organization with 'mass genocide' in voicemail
A Sarasota man has been charged after authorities said he threatened a Jewish organization in New York during a voicemail he left.
Sarasota family of boy born with congenital heart defect to participate in 7th ‘Heart Walk’
One Sarasota family is getting ready for their seventh annual American Heart Association Heart Walk. The cause became very close to their hearts in 2015.
Orchid Show 2023 celebrates 50th anniversary of Sarasota botanical gardens
The annual Orchid Show is in full bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Vet hospital shooting: Former employee took responsibility in social media post prior to murder-suicide
Sarasota County investigators identified the woman they said walked into a veterinary hospital and fatally shot another woman and then took her own life.
Sarasota County teen killed in crash inspires new bill aimed at catching Florida hit-and-run drivers
Tracking down hit-and-run drivers can be tough for law enforcement, so Florida lawmakers are now turning to car shops for help. If passed, a new bill would make it so body shops would need crash reports before repairing a car.
Former employee believed to be shooter in murder-suicide at Sarasota veterinary hospital: Investigators
Two are dead after a shooting that is believed to be a murder-suicide inside a Sarasota veterinary hospital Wednesday evening, deputies said.
Governor Ron DeSantis unveils park named after him in Manatee County
Governor Ron DeSantis stopped in Manatee County Wednesday afternoon to unveil a park in Sarasota in his namesake.
Shooting investigation underway near high school in Sarasota: Police
Police responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of 32nd Street in Sarasota Friday evening, officials said.
Sarasota woman found guilty after sharing video of her, her father burning raccoon alive
A Sarasota woman was found guilty of intentionally setting a raccoon on fire and posting a video of it to Snapchat, according to authorities.
'The walking miracle': 13-year-old nearly recovered after being shot in the head three months ago in Sarasota
Doctors have nicknamed 13-year-old Aaron Hunter III "the walking miracle."
Annual Hootenanny offers family friendly fun to celebrate and preserve 109-year-old Schoolhouse in Miakka
A small community in Sarasota is working to preserve a piece of history that's stood for 109 years.
Sarasota County residents struggle without FEMA assistance one year after Hurricane Ian
In one hour alone Hurricane Ian brought 18 inches of rain to Venice nearly one year ago.
Ringling College of Art and Design opens esports facility in Sarasota
A hobby for many kids and teens is now an Olympic sport and a college sport, and one school just opened a training facility with state-of-the-art equipment.
Air Force One pilot who protected President Bush in the air during 9/11 attacks shares story in Sarasota
On September 11, 2001, Colonel Mark Tillman was the commander and pilot of Air Force One, working to protect now-former President George W. Bush.
Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park breeding Caribbean King Crabs to help with coral restoration
At Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park, Caribbean King Crabs are spawning.
Sarasota commissioners discuss future of former golf course property in Gulf Gate Estates
The future of 49 acres in a Sarasota County neighborhood could be up for discussion.
Shots fired during robbery at Sarasota home: Investigators
Shots were fired at a Sarasota home during an armed robbery Monday afternoon, and now authorities are searching for answers.
81-year-old Sarasota woman dies in crash on US-41, troopers say
An 81-year-old woman died after a crash on Thursday night in Sarasota, according to investigators.
St. Armand’s Circle businesses begin cleanup after Hurricane Idalia
Sarasota businesses in St. Armand's Circle are starting to cleanup and reopen after Hurricane Idalia.