Sarasota Sheriff seeks help to make Christmas special for local kids
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 9th annual Holiday Toy Drive is happening now till December 15.
Bee Ridge advanced wastewater treatment conversion becomes largest Membrane Bioreactor facility in the state
The process underway in Sarasota County turns wastewater into something useful by reducing the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus from reclaimed water.
Sarasota Art Museum 'Young at Art' program says camps are for grownups too
Sarasota Art Museum "Young at Art" program says camps are for grownups too.
Derelict boat removed as Sarasota police clear waterways of hazards
They're an eyesore and a safety hazard. For years derelict boats have caused issues along Florida's coast.
Selby Gardens breaks ground on first-of-its-kind hurricane-resilient glass house for 20K rare plants
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is looking to its future while honoring its past.
11 arrested in holiday retail theft operation at UTC in Sarasota: SSCO
Eleven people were arrested during a three-day holiday retail theft operation at the University Town Center (UTC) mall in Sarasota.
Diver finds lost engagement ring after social media plea
The odds were stacked against a Sarasota woman and her husband, after her engagement ring was lost in the Gulf.
Eagle rescued from Lakewood Ranch lake released seven months later
An eagle that had been injured and rescued from a Lakewood Ranch lake by a man who jumped in to save it, went back home on Sunday.
Florida man turns five-acre property into winter wonderland
Thousands of lights fill a five-acre Nokomis property in Sarasota County.
Congressman Greg Steube calls on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support Venice Jetty repairs
Congressman Greg Steube calls on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support Venice Jetty repairs following historic hurricane season.
Empty church space becomes food pantry flourishing for Sarasota families in need
Eight years ago, an idea to transform extra space at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota, turned into a project that continues to help the community today.
Sarasota man arrested, accused of inappropriately touching students
At Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Sarasota Police said 21-year-old Cobie Bradley was assigned to the aftercare program and at Sarasota High School, he acted as a volunteer.
Record-breaking year for sea turtle nests on Sarasota beaches, disorientations hit all-time high
Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.
Sarasota man accused of keeping kids out of school while living in home with bugs, trash, empty beer cans
A Sarasota man is facing felony child neglect charges after police said his three sons were found living in deplorable conditions and not going to school.
Bomb squad finds inactive grenades in student's backpack at Sarasota Military Academy, police say
Sarasota police say a bomb squad found inactive grenades in a student's backpack while investigating at Sarasota Military Academy Tuesday morning.
The rise of Art Deco showcased through vintage posters at Sarasota Art Museum
Through 100 rare advertising posters, Sarasota Art Museum's "Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration" showcases the rise of the Art Deco artform in the 1920s.
Coast Guard rescues 8 stranded boaters about 35 miles west of Venice: USCG
Coast Guard crew members rescued eight boaters after their boat became disabled about 35 miles west of Venice, according to USCG.
Suspect dies after deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota: sheriff's office
A suspect armed with a handgun was shot and killed by Sarasota County deputies after they responded to a suicide call on the 6200 block of Cardigan Circle on Saturday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
Sarasota Little League treasurer accused of stealing $200,000 in league funds
Instead of stealing bases, deputies say the treasurer of Sarasota Little League was stealing money.
Florida man accused of killing adoptive parents faces life in prison as trial comes to an end
A North Port man who was adopted from Ukraine as a teenager will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty Friday of murdering his adoptive parents in 2023.