Sarasota mom vows not to let fear silence son who accuses school staff member of touching him inappropriately
A Sarasota County mom is speaking out after her son says a staff member touched him inappropriately at school.
Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following 2024 hurricane season
Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following erosion and damage brought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
20-time felon arrested for trafficking cocaine out of Sarasota home: SPD
A 20-time convicted felon is back behind bars after Sarasota detectives discovered he was selling cocaine out of his home.
$162K USDA grant doubles AI-powered agricultural research conducted by New College of Florida students
Students at New College in Sarasota are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grow and protect their crops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Research shows illegal shark fin trade occurring globally despite international protections
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Mote Marine commemorates Veterans Day with 'Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge'
Mote Marine commemorated Veterans Day with the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge.
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors one year after devastating hurricane season
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors after the devastating 2024 hurricane season.