Siesta Key residents voice concerns as Sarasota Co. Commission explores changes to allow high density hotels
Siesta Key residents filled the Sarasota County commission wearing white shirts and speaking out as a unified voice.
Bayfront Garden Tour: Botanical wonders and history of the Ringling legacy
The Bayfront Garden Tour at the historic Ringling estate in Sarasota offers visitors a nature and history lesson.
Sarasota family waiting to hear word of Israeli American son as hostages are released from Gaza
One Sarasota woman's family was torn apart after the disappearance of her stepson, who is among the Americans presumed to be held captive in Gaza by Hamas.
Florida lawmakers tour Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, $100 million dollar terminal expansion
Congressman Vern Buchanan welcomed Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to take a look at a $100 million terminal expansion project.
Riverview High football team in Sarasota remembers coach who passed away during Thanksgiving practice
The annual Thanksgiving Day football practice at Riverview High School in Sarasota looked a little different Thursday.
Sarasota schools revamps 40-acre farm land for students learning about agriculture
Right in the middle of Sarasota sits 40 acres of untouched land that was once owned by one of Sarasota County's first families – The Crowley's.
7,000 corals returned to underwater nurseries after rescue mission off Florida Keys coast
Facing 90-degree-plus water temperatures, scientists evacuated thousands of stressed and dying corals. They worked against the clock and coral bleaching. Four weeks ago, researchers with Mote Marine Laboratory began the process of returning 7,000 corals to underwater nurseries.
Sarasota Police Department gives high school students surprise gift
Students at Booker High School’s Law Academy got a behind the scenes look into the Sarasota Police Department.
Man dies in Sarasota Police custody, FDLE investigating
A man died in custody after Sarasota Police responded to a call early Sunday morning, according to officials.
Shopping around for your Thanksgiving meal could save you money, analysts say
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, so it's almost time to pre-heat the oven and warm up your fryer ahead of the busy holiday season.
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.