Sarasota police crack down on illegal jet ski rentals after deadly crash

Spring break remains in full swing across Florida, bringing large crowds to beaches and heavy boat traffic to Sarasota area waters, and Sarasota Police say they are stepping up their enforcement against unlicensed jet ski rental companies.

Sarasota's 'Rooted in Community' exhibition highlights artwork from 2 historically Black neighborhoods

"Rooted in Community" shines light on the artistic contributions from artists tied to the Newtown area, a historically Black neighborhood that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2024. 

Lakeland, Sarasota, and Tampa rank in Top 30 'U.S. Allergy Capitals'

Three Tampa Bay cities were just named in the nation’s top Allergy Capitals for 2026 by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). 

Man hit, killed in Sarasota while pushing bicycle across street: FHP

A man in Sarasota was hit and killed on Sunday night while trying to cross the street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida fishing guide balances life on the water with fine art at Ringling College exhibit

After living in two separate worlds – fishing rods and art – Tom Stephens decided to combine his two passions to create custom fishing rods, which will be on display in Sarasota.

Margie's Market brings nutritious food options to Sarasota's Newtown

Margie's Market is now open in Sarasota's Newtown community. At first glance, it looks just like a grocery store, but it's actually operated by All Faith's Food Bank.

Charges filed in Lido Key jet ski crash that killed rising Baltimore Orioles prospect: FWC

Eight months after a tragic jet ski collision claimed the life of a Baltimore Orioles Minor League player, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed criminal charges against the man who rented out the jet ski and one of the riders.

Sarasota art sculpture 'Purpose' honors young ballerina who battled bone cancer

During a Friday morning in February, sculptor Angela Mia had the chance to meet the person who purchased one of her creations, a sculpture titled ‘Purpose.’

Sarasota leaders review resilient new Performing Arts Center design plans

A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.

100-pound pot-bellied pig found roaming in downtown Sarasota: police

The Sarasota Police Department is searching for whoever owns a large pot-bellied pig that was found wandering in the downtown area early on Friday morning.

Sarasota officers make daring rescue after running inside burning home

Two Sarasota police officers made a daring rescue Friday evening after running into a burning home on North Osprey Avenue to find a number of adults still inside. 

Juveniles among 3 arrested in Sarasota armed gas station robbery: Police

Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Sarasota gas station late Wednesday night, according to the Sarasota Police Department.

Sarasota man killed on I-75 after stepping in front of semi-truck: FHP

A 64-year-old Sarasota man is dead after stepping into the path of a semi-truck on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.