Sarasota police credit major crime reduction to the impact of Real-Time Operations Center technology
Even with more people moving to the area and an ever-changing landscape, the city of Sarasota is seeing a decrease in crime. The Sarasota Police Department reports an 18% decrease in crime across the city.
Even with more people moving to the area and an ever-changing landscape, the city of Sarasota is seeing a decrease in crime. The Sarasota Police Department reports an 18% decrease in crime across the city.
Sarasota police investigate death of child on Dixie Avenue
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a child found unresponsive Monday morning.
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a child found unresponsive Monday morning.
More than 1,500 young athletes compete in Sarasota for shot at U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals
It’s a race on the water that’s months in the making. At the U.S. Rowing’s Southwest Regional Youth Championships, 54 teams and more than 1500 athletes compete on the water. The top four teams in each event will advance to the national competition in Sarasota next month.
It’s a race on the water that’s months in the making. At the U.S. Rowing’s Southwest Regional Youth Championships, 54 teams and more than 1500 athletes compete on the water. The top four teams in each event will advance to the national competition in Sarasota next month.
Sarasota considers expanding paid parking to 7 days a week
Paid parking in Sarasota could soon be working overtime. City leaders are considering an expansion of paid parking hours to seven days a week, running from 8 a.m. to midnight. The proposal also includes a $5 increase for most parking fines.
Paid parking in Sarasota could soon be working overtime. City leaders are considering an expansion of paid parking hours to seven days a week, running from 8 a.m. to midnight. The proposal also includes a $5 increase for most parking fines.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Warrick Dunn gives back to Sarasota family in his mother's honor
It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.
It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.
Sarasota City Commission rejects mediation deal for controversial 1260 North Palm high-rise plan
A development battle three years in the making was back before the Sarasota City Commission as downtown residents continued their fight against a proposal to build one of the tallest structures ever planned for the city.
A development battle three years in the making was back before the Sarasota City Commission as downtown residents continued their fight against a proposal to build one of the tallest structures ever planned for the city.
Sarasota neighbors gear up for continued fight against city’s tallest proposed tower: 'It has to stop'
A familiar battle over the future of the Sarasota skyline is heading back to City Hall, and neighbors are gearing up for a fight.
A familiar battle over the future of the Sarasota skyline is heading back to City Hall, and neighbors are gearing up for a fight.
Sarasota probationary police officer arrested, accused of kissing 16-year-old girl: Police
Sarasota police arrested a probationary police officer after he was accused of kissing a 16-year-old girl.
Sarasota police arrested a probationary police officer after he was accused of kissing a 16-year-old girl.
Sarasota senior fighting to keep her backyard shed after alleged violations
A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.
A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.
Sarasota dancer with nonverbal autism shares his own language on the dance floor
Jordan Soriano has autism and is nonverbal, but that doesn't stop him from sharing his own language on the dance floor.
Jordan Soriano has autism and is nonverbal, but that doesn't stop him from sharing his own language on the dance floor.
5-year-old severely burned after boat catches fire in Venice: VFR
A 5-year-old boy and another woman suffered serious burns after a boat caught fire on the Intracoastal Waterway Sunday afternoon, according to the Venice Fire Rescue.
A 5-year-old boy and another woman suffered serious burns after a boat caught fire on the Intracoastal Waterway Sunday afternoon, according to the Venice Fire Rescue.
Art Center Sarasota's 'Art of the Spectacle' honors the human experience behind the scenes
"The Art of the Spectacle" showcases how visual artists translate the world of live performance
"The Art of the Spectacle" showcases how visual artists translate the world of live performance
Sarasota man arrested after police seize fentanyl, cocaine and over $10,000: SPD
A Sarasota man is facing multiple felony charges after police say a search of his home uncovered a massive stash of narcotics.
A Sarasota man is facing multiple felony charges after police say a search of his home uncovered a massive stash of narcotics.
Sarasota man dead after crossing street into oncoming traffic: FHP
A 63-year-old Sarasota man is dead after a late-night pedestrian crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 63-year-old Sarasota man is dead after a late-night pedestrian crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Why hundreds wake before dawn for Sarasota’s annual Good Friday march
By the time most of Sarasota is starting its morning, the city’s annual Good Friday procession has already come and gone.
By the time most of Sarasota is starting its morning, the city’s annual Good Friday procession has already come and gone.
Sarasota County deputies shoot armed man during family disturbance at Desoto Acres home: SCSO
A deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in Desoto Acres after a man pulled a gun from his waistband and was shot by deputies Thursday evening following a reported family disturbance, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in Desoto Acres after a man pulled a gun from his waistband and was shot by deputies Thursday evening following a reported family disturbance, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Caribbean king crabs take on Florida coral reef restoration: 'It's been a long time coming'
A small-scale release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs happened on Tuesday at a coral restoration site in the lower Florida Keys.
A small-scale release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs happened on Tuesday at a coral restoration site in the lower Florida Keys.
Sarasota County business raided, 2 arrested after 66 slot machines seized in illegal gambling operation: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Gaming Control Commission cracked down on an illegal gambling operation last week, arresting two people and seizing 66 slot machines from a local business, according to SCSO.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Gaming Control Commission cracked down on an illegal gambling operation last week, arresting two people and seizing 66 slot machines from a local business, according to SCSO.
Sarasota youth shelter project raises nearly $10M to help homeless children
What started as a vision is rapidly becoming a reality on Sawyer Road. Safe Children Coalition has officially surpassed its $9.5 million fundraising goal, for a state-of-the-art facility designed to help Sarasota’s most vulnerable youth.
What started as a vision is rapidly becoming a reality on Sawyer Road. Safe Children Coalition has officially surpassed its $9.5 million fundraising goal, for a state-of-the-art facility designed to help Sarasota’s most vulnerable youth.
Second person arrested on murder charge in 2024 Sarasota shooting: Police
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2024 shooting that left a man dead in a Sarasota neighborhood, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2024 shooting that left a man dead in a Sarasota neighborhood, according to the Sarasota Police Department.