World War II soldier laid to rest in Florida after being killed in action more than 80 years ago
A World War II hero is finally resting on American soil after more than 80 years.
A World War II hero is finally resting on American soil after more than 80 years.
Sarasota's Silver Pride celebration shines despite funding challenges during Pride Month
As Pride Month continues, local LGBTQ advocates in Sarasota are focusing on community support and visibility, even as national attitudes and corporate sponsorships appear to be shifting.
As Pride Month continues, local LGBTQ advocates in Sarasota are focusing on community support and visibility, even as national attitudes and corporate sponsorships appear to be shifting.
Hundreds gather for rare Queen of the Night cactus bloom in downtown Sarasota
Hundreds of people gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota to witness the annual blooming of the Queen of the Night.
Hundreds of people gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota to witness the annual blooming of the Queen of the Night.
Armed vehicle burglary suspect caught after running from Sarasota police
A suspected Sarasota car burglar ran but could not hide from police early Saturday morning.
A suspected Sarasota car burglar ran but could not hide from police early Saturday morning.
Sarasota bicyclist hit, killed by vehicle on John Ringling Causeway: Police
A 35-year-old Sarasota woman died Saturday night after a vehicle struck her while she was riding a bicycle on the John Ringling Causeway, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A 35-year-old Sarasota woman died Saturday night after a vehicle struck her while she was riding a bicycle on the John Ringling Causeway, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Sarasota BMX fundraiser helps local kids chase world championship dreams
Three young athletes who train in Sarasota are preparing to showcase their skills on the world stage after qualifying for an international competition in Australia.
Three young athletes who train in Sarasota are preparing to showcase their skills on the world stage after qualifying for an international competition in Australia.
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus would transfer to New College of Florida under state budget deal proposal
A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.
A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.
Two dead after shooting in Sarasota neighborhood, suspect in custody: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a neighborhood in Sarasota after reports of a shooting where they found two people dead.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a neighborhood in Sarasota after reports of a shooting where they found two people dead.
Sarasota police arrest man accused of trying to lure girls on bikes
A Sarasota man is facing charges after police say he tried to lure two girls into his truck.
A Sarasota man is facing charges after police say he tried to lure two girls into his truck.
Reunion returns to Sarasota County elementary school where President Bush learned of 9/11 attacks
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
9/11 steel beam returns to Sarasota school where President Bush learned United States was under attack
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
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.