24 artificial reefs deployed to help health of Sarasota Bay

More than 20 artificial reefs have been deployed in Sarasota Bay. The hope is for them to flourish and create a new habitat for commercial and recreational fish. 

Ringling Museum of Art restores unique early 18th century painting

In gallery 12 at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, a piece called "Watermelon Regatta" catches the attention of museum visitors. 

Developer appeals Colson Hotel demolition permit denial

Colson Hotel owner Max Vollmer is appealing a decision by Sarasota officials, denying his request for a permit to demolish the historic building.

'Surprising and not surprising:' Tampa Bay community reacts to Iran's weekend attack on Israel

As people in Israel deal with the aftermath of the attacks by Iran, their loved ones in the U.S. are desperately hoping for any kind of relief for their family members overseas.

Sarasota to consider building affordable housing for city workers

Right across from Sarasota City Hall, City Manager Marlon Brown has a vision for the community. He hopes to build two towers, with space for 192 units to house 400 people.

Sarasota beach named best in Florida by Reader's Digest

Lido Key Beach in Sarasota was ranked as the best beach in Florida by Reader's Digest in their recent list of the best getaways in each state.

Sarasota Historic Preservation Board denies permit to demolish Colson Hotel

Sarasota’s Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny a developer's request to demolish the historic Colson Hotel.

US Olympic & Paralympic athletes enjoy calling Sarasota home during trials

Elite athletes from across the country spent the last few days at Nathan Benderson Park battling it out on the water for a chance to be nominated for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic rowing teams.

Mote SEA Aquarium to focus on STEM education for students, families

Construction crews are making progress on construction of the new Mote Sea aquarium. It should be open by this time next year.

Sarasota daredevil Nik Wallenda walks the wire on Good Friday

Well-known daredevil Nik Wallenda is performing in front of his hometown on Friday with the First Sarasota Baptist Church downtown.

Sea turtle study shows promising signs for species 40 years later

It's almost that time of year when lights have to be dimmed, holes filled in and yellow stakes are placed to mark sea turtle nests.

Christian and Bridget Ziegler fight to prevent records from being released

Former Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler and his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Sarasota and the State Attorney’s Office to prevent the release of certain public records that were gathered during a recent rape and video voyeurism investigation.