Archery camp teaches kids patience; builds their confidence
At a 55-acre site at Knight Trail Park in Sarasota, kids are learning precision and patience, as part of a week-long Archery Summer Camp.
Dozens of balloons collected off Sarasota coast, researchers warn of plastic pollution danger
For five days straight, Dr. Randall Wells and his team with the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Brookfield Zoo Chicago scooped not one or two, but dozens of mylar balloons from the water.
Man arrested in connection to fatal Sarasota shooting
The Sarasota Police Department is searching for an ‘armed and dangerous’ man in connection to an overnight homicide that left one man dead.
Video: Sarasota police pay tribute to retired K-9 that died unexpectedly
The Sarasota Police Department gathered on Tuesday to bid farewell to retired K-9 Bronson who passed away unexpectedly.
Sarasota Bay boaters urged to keep their distance from new dolphin calves
Sarasota Bay may be busy this time of year for boaters in the area, but it's also true for the area's resident dolphins.
Troopers urging safety among teen drivers after Sarasota crash leaves several hurt
A 16-year-old Sarasota driver remains in critical condition and five teenagers have serious injuries after a T-bone crash at the intersection of Proctor Road and Lords Avenue on Monday night.
1 hurt in shooting in Sarasota neighborhood
Sarasota police are working to figure out who fired shots in a neighborhood Monday afternoon, sending a person to the hospital.
Sarasota taking steps toward school zone speed detection system: ‘I think it’s an important message we send'
When the school zone light is flashing, Sarasota Police Traffic Homicide Investigator Jason Frank hears similar excuses from speeders in school speed zones.
Christian Ziegler’s rights were violated by law enforcement: Court documents
The court handed Christian and Bridget Ziegler a win recently by declaring that the former Florida GOP chairman’s rights were violated, and information found on his cellphone during a video voyeurism investigation is not public record and must be returned.
Sarasota County deputies investigating in-custody death of inmate
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a 33-year-old man was found unresponsive and not breathing in a recovery pod of the correctional facility’s medical wing on Saturday morning.
Project Pride Sarasota walk Ringling Bridge with huge pride flag
There was a stunning display of love and acceptance in Sarasota on Saturday, as hundreds of walkers lit up the Ringling Bridge with their colorful presence in the form of a 700 ft long rainbow pride flag.
Off-duty Sarasota lifeguard saves 9 swimmers, including family of 7, from rip current
An off-duty lifeguard in Sarasota is being lauded for rescuing nine swimmers in distress who were swept out by a rip current over the weekend.
Sarasota couple fears they've been scammed by surrogate escrow firm
A married couple from Sarasota, desperate to have a baby, says they're out tens of thousands of dollars.
Sarasota couple recounts their 60-year love story after blind date goes wrong
There was no internet 60 years ago and blind dates were quite common. In one Sarasota couple’s case, a blind date gone wrong was just the start of their happily ever after.
Sarasota businesses left cleaning up after flooding from Tuesday downpours
Water flowed inside Jazzy Cabera's pet grooming business off of U.S. 301 in Sarasota while cars were stalled out near Washington Boulevard after Tuesday evening's rainstorms.
2 killed in shooting at Sarasota home, deputies say
Two people were shot and killed in a Sarasota home on Wednesday night, according to authorities.
Girlfriend of suspect in Brian Battie shooting arrested, accused of helping him cover up crime
Investigators have arrested the girlfriend of the man charged in a Sarasota County shooting that injured Auburn football player Brian Battie and killed his brother in May.
Brian Battie could face 'permanent paralysis' prognosis after Sarasota shooting
Auburn running back and former USF player Brian Battie could face a ‘permanent paralysis’ prognosis after being shot in Sarasota, court records show.
1 hurt in Sarasota shooting
One person is recovering in the hospital after being shot in Sarasota, according to police.
Suspect accused of shooting Auburn’s Brian Battie, killing brother will remain behind bars, judge rules
The suspect in the shooting of Auburn running back, Brian Battie, and his brother will remain behind bars until his trial starts.