'Just grow a conscience': Family begs for answers 2 years after deadly I-75 shooting
A Bay Area mother is pleading for answers two years after her son and his friend were shot to death on I-75 while driving home from the Hard Rock Casino.
'The Golden Gladiator' author shares story of getting back on the football field at 64 years old
The game of football has always played a huge part in 72-year-old Michael Lynch's life, but many of his glory days on the gridiron aren't so distant.
Domino builder works to stack 10,000 dominoes in Sarasota
A world-class domino builder will be working to stack thousands of dominoes to topple Saturday afternoon at the Bazaar in Sarasota.
16 of 17 Big Olaf ice cream samples contained listeria, Florida officials report
All but one of the flavors of Big Olaf Creamery ice cream that were tested by Florida officials contained listeria, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Presence of listeria confirmed on equipment used at Big Olaf Creamery facility
Testing has revealed the presence of listeria on equipment used at Big Olaf Creamery's processing facility in Sarasota. Testing of the ice cream is still underway.
Multi-vehicle crash closes southbound I-75 in Sarasota
Florida troopers are investigating what led up to a multi-vehicle crash in Sarasota.
Big Olaf Creamery agrees to recall ice cream after listeria outbreak, Florida health officials say
The Florida Department of Health said Friday afternoon that Big Olaf Creamery agreed to a recall of its ice cream. This comes after the Florida Department of Health and CDC linked the Sarasota-based ice cream maker to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Listeria Outbreak: Woman who miscarried files lawsuit against Big Olaf Creamery
A second lawsuit has been filed against the Sarasota-based ice cream company linked to a listeria outbreak. A pregnant Massachusetts woman says she nearly died and suffered a miscarriage after getting the illness.
Listeria outbreak: Family of Illinois woman who died sues Sarasota ice cream maker
The CDC now says ice cream served at Big Olaf's Creamery in Sarasota has been linked to 23 illnesses and one death. The family of the woman who died is now suing the company, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday.
CDC links Sarasota ice cream maker to deadly listeria outbreak
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Florida cities and counties can ban smoking at beaches
Cities and counties across Florida will now have the chance to ban smoking at the beach.
Sarasota businesses hope Powerboat Grand Prix brings economic boost during downturn
Look closely and try not to blink. If you're on the beach off Sarasota, more than 60 of the most powerful boats in the world will fly by this weekend during the 37th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix.
Sarasota officers worried about department's future as union negotiations drag on
Officers in Sarasota are waiting to hear the outcome of negotiations on their contract, but things haven't gone smoothly.
Sarasota doctor helps heal hearts of children in war-torn Ukraine
A respiratory therapist from Sarasota returned home Wednesday after more than a week in Ukraine, helping children suffering from potentially deadly heart conditions.
State grants non-profit 4.5-acre plot to help restore Sarasota Bay
A non-profit is growing clams for restoration and research in Sarasota Bay.
Kids can join the circus this summer; Sarasota's unique summer camp
Let your child run away this summer and join the circus. The Circus Arts Conservatory Circus Summer Camp is one of Sarasota's most unique summer camp experience.
Sarasota leaders look for solutions as affordable housing dwindles locally
The latest data from Apartment List shows rents in Sarasota are up nearly 33% from this same time last year. Skyrocketing rents has made finding an affordable place to live a growing issue across Tampa Bay.
How to lower divorce expenses; cost as low as $408
At the Women's Resource Center in Sarasota, a classroom is ready for those looking to learn how to navigate the costs of divorce. Lori Gentile, the director of client services, said it’s lessons that would have helped in her own split.
Sarasota leaders hosting town hall to address affordable housing in city
Finding and keeping affordable housing is a growing problem in the Bay Area, but leaders in Sarasota want to have an open dialogue with residents.
Sarasota child porn suspect arrested in Mexico after missing court hearing in 2017
A Sarasota child porn case was left in limbo after a suspect didn't appear for a court hearing back in 2017. Five years later, federal authorities were able to track him down in Mexico and arrest him.