Expansion of Lakewood Ranch en route to Sarasota County Commission after passing planning commission
Michael Hutchinson didn’t grow up in the country, but once he moved there, he understood the beauty of a rural lifestyle. It’s a lifestyle he knows is fading fast.
Michael Hutchinson didn’t grow up in the country, but once he moved there, he understood the beauty of a rural lifestyle. It’s a lifestyle he knows is fading fast.
FHP: Come up with a plan before you head out to celebrate NYE
The pineapple is set to drop in downtown Sarasota at midnight and Valerie DeLuca is ready to welcome 2025.
The pineapple is set to drop in downtown Sarasota at midnight and Valerie DeLuca is ready to welcome 2025.
Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Two arrested in Sarasota on dog cruelty charges
The owners of a dog training service were arrested after several dogs died while in their care, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
The owners of a dog training service were arrested after several dogs died while in their care, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Siesta Key area business are open for business after hurricanes
On Siesta Key, the sun is shining, and Village Café is getting ready to welcome a new year.
On Siesta Key, the sun is shining, and Village Café is getting ready to welcome a new year.
Community rallies to save landmark African American hotel in Sarasota
At 1425 8th Street in Sarasota, you’ll find a piece of history that will live on.
At 1425 8th Street in Sarasota, you’ll find a piece of history that will live on.
Sarasota thieves targeting online bike sellers while posing as buyers
Sarasota sellers advertised their bikes were for sale online, and even met up with the potential buyers and let them take the bikes for test rides. But, they wound up empty-handed when those buyers turned out to be thieves.
Sarasota sellers advertised their bikes were for sale online, and even met up with the potential buyers and let them take the bikes for test rides. But, they wound up empty-handed when those buyers turned out to be thieves.
Hurricanes reopen Midnight Pass, reigniting debate over maintaining it
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Deadly Sarasota hotel fire under investigation
A man was found dead during a Sarasota hotel fire on Wednesday morning.
A man was found dead during a Sarasota hotel fire on Wednesday morning.
Sarasota structure fire under investigation
Firefighters are working to figure out what caused a mobile home to go up in flames Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters are working to figure out what caused a mobile home to go up in flames Wednesday afternoon.
Sarasota Pineapple Drop nominated for best New Year's Eve celebration. Here's how to vote.
Sarasota's Pineapple Drop has been nominated by USA Today for the best New Year's Eve celebration in the United States.
Sarasota's Pineapple Drop has been nominated by USA Today for the best New Year's Eve celebration in the United States.
Sarasota’s Celery Fields redevelopment sparks debate among community
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
Tampa Area airports find many guns in luggage over Veterans Day Weekend: TSA
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
Signs of progress: boat removal continues in Sarasota after Helene and Milton
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Sarasota National Cemetery calls on community to honor veterans
The Sarasota National Cemetery is more than 18,000 wreaths short ahead of National Wreaths Across America Day. Organizers hope the community will lend a hand before the Dec. 4 deadline looms.
The Sarasota National Cemetery is more than 18,000 wreaths short ahead of National Wreaths Across America Day. Organizers hope the community will lend a hand before the Dec. 4 deadline looms.
Sarasota restaurant offering authentic flavors of Amish cooking
For finding a piece of home while visiting Sarasota, Der Dutchman offers the flavors of family favorites all in one location.
For finding a piece of home while visiting Sarasota, Der Dutchman offers the flavors of family favorites all in one location.
Teens accused of attacking 67-year-old man arrested in Sarasota
Police in Sarasota are investigating an attack that left a 67-year-old man with visible head injuries.
Police in Sarasota are investigating an attack that left a 67-year-old man with visible head injuries.
How Sarasota schools are planning to use AI to keep students safe
Sarasota County schools are using new artificial Intelligence gun detection technology to increase security.
Sarasota County schools are using new artificial Intelligence gun detection technology to increase security.
17-year-old dead after shooting at Sarasota park, deputies investigating
A 17-year-old boy died after a shooting at Twin Lakes Park early on Sunday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A 17-year-old boy died after a shooting at Twin Lakes Park early on Sunday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Scuba divers can find treasure in Venice
It's known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World for a reason, but the casual beachgoer might want a little help when visiting Venice with hopes of finding a fossilized treasure.
It's known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World for a reason, but the casual beachgoer might want a little help when visiting Venice with hopes of finding a fossilized treasure.