Five-O Donut Company expanding to Ellenton
A former fine-dining pastry chef turned "doughnut queen" is broadening her empire into Bradenton and St. Petersburg.
Sarasota launches program aimed at mentoring, empowering at-risk youth
The Sarasota Police Department teamed up with community groups to start the Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) program.
Tampa named best place to live in Florida by Forbes
There are plenty of reasons to call Florida home — but when it comes to the best place to live in the Sunshine State, Tampa has just been named #1 by Forbes.
Sarasota roundabout aims to improve traffic flow, safety
Drivers in Sarasota are learning to navigate a new roundabout at Gulfstream and U.S. 41.
Historic Leonard Reid home to become arts, cultural and history center in Sarasota
The Leonard Reid house now off Martin Luther King Junior Way is a piece of history and the city of Sarasota is turning it into a place to learn about arts, culture and history.
Sailor Circus annual holiday show will make return in Sarasota
The nation’s longest running youth circus, the Sailor Circus, is celebrating the holidays with seven shows December 28-31 at the Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota.
Sarasota County SWAT team responds to shooting at apartment complex
One person was hospitalized following a shooting in Sarasota, prompting a response from the county's SWAT team. Deputies are asking the public to avoid the area.
Traffic shift in downtown Sarasota helps improve bicycle safety
A traffic shift in downtown Sarasota will help improve bicycle safety by creating two designated bike lanes from the Legacy Trail to downtown. Some have said the new traffic pattern, though, is causing headaches while taking business away from certain stores.
Sarasota police investigate suspicious death after woman found dead during welfare check
A woman was found dead after a welfare check in the 2500 block of South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota Monday afternoon, police said.
Sarasota family honors 5-year-old son's life with toy donation to All Children's Hospital
After losing their son to leukemia, a Sarasota family is honoring his life by bringing joy to other children. They raised nearly $5,000 and went on a shopping spree Friday night, buying toys and presents for kids in the hospital.
FPL surprises Sarasota veteran with energy-efficient home decorations for the holidays
Carlos Moreira spent more than 15 years on active duty in the U.S Marine Corps and three years as a reservist before enrolling in college at USF. He now works as USF's Military and Veterans Success Center's veterans service administrator. FPL honored him for his service by turning his home into an energy-efficient winter wonderland.
Sarasota school board to begin severance negotiations with superintendent after crowd packs board meeting
The Sarasota School Board approved a motion to begin severance negotiations with Superintendent Brennan Asplen as crowds pack Tuesday's board meeting. This comes after a motion was made last week to terminate him.
Mote Marine helps develop medicine that helps treat deadly coral disease
A new medical advancement is bringing dying coral back to life. Mote Marine Laboratory worked with pharmaceutical scientists to develop a medicine which tests have shown help in treating a deadly coral disease known as Black Band Disease.
Bodycam video shows moments leading up to armed robbery suspect being shot by Sarasota officer
An armed man accused of trying to rob an elderly woman in a Publix parking lot was shot by a Sarasota police officer following a chase and it was captured on bodycam video.
Robbery suspect hospitalized after officer-involved shooting in Sarasota, police say
Sarasota police are investigating a shooting involving one of their officers that happened Tuesday morning.
Woman hit and killed by pickup truck in Sarasota, deputies say
A woman was hit and killed by a pickup truck on Clark Road and Colonial Drive in Sarasota Friday evening, deputies said.
Sarasota honors American heroes on Veterans Day
The Sarasota community came out in droves to support veterans on Veterans Day.
Local veterans celebrate 247th birthday of the US Marine Corps
A group of local veterans never lets the Marine Corps birthday pass without marking the occasion. They celebrated the 247th birthday like they've done every year since 2003 — by meeting at Marina Jack Restaurant in Sarasota.
SPD: 1 shot, injured in Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital early Sunday morning.
Crowley Museum damaged by Hurricane Ian hosts community cleanup
A Sarasota museum that was forced to close after Hurricane Ian is asking for help cleaning up so they can reopen in time for the holidays.