Sarasota residents protest skyscraper, resist changing landscape
More than 60 residents of Sarasota, many from Bay Plaza believe plans for 347 foot condo behind them, don’t fit with the aesthetics of Palm Avenue.
Sarasota car museum being forced to relocate by New College of Florida
Aside from the Henry Ford Museum, The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the oldest continuously operated car museum in the United States. However, it's being forced to relocate.
Sarasota man sends supplies to help Ukrainians after Kakhovka dam collapse
The non-profit, Ukraine Aid Operations, provides supplies to Ukrainian troops. Alan Rybak has sent over 13,000 items from Sarasota to Ukraine.
Sarasota shooting suspect arrested after vehicle crash, hours-long stand-off with police
One person was hospitalized and another was arrested after a fight between two drivers led to gunfire and a standoff Wednesday evening in Sarasota.
Sarasota tattoo shop helps victims cover tattoos branded on by human traffickers
An organization that assists human trafficking victims is partnering with a tattoo shop in Sarasota to help survivors cover up a physical reminder of their trauma: Tattoos branded onto them by their traffickers.
Woman arrested in weekend Sarasota shooting that left one injured: Investigators
A Sarasota woman was arrested in connection to a shooting over the weekend that left one person injured, police said.
Feed a flamingo at Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Want to feed a flamingo? A park in Sarasota gives guests an opportunity to get up close and personal with the pink birds often associated with the Sunshine State.
Accused wrong-way driver arrested for DUI after crash with semi-tanker truck: FHP
A Spring Hill man was arrested early Sunday morning following a wrong-way crash on I-75 in Sarasota.
One person injured in Central Ave. shooting in Sarasota
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Central Ave, at around 2:30 in the morning on Saturday.
Loggerhead sea turtle suffering from red tide rehabilitated by Mote Marine Laboratory
On Thursday morning, along the shoreline of Lido Beach a loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed ‘Steve’ returned home. Steve was affected by toxins from red tide.
SPD: Man arrested in Sarasota shooting that left 1 injured
A Sarasota man was arrested in a shooting that left one person injured over the weekend, police said.
Police investigating Sarasota shooting
At around 5 pm on Saturday, Sarasota police responded to a shooting in the 1800 block of John Rivers St.
Sarasota pickleball player back on home court after playing in more than 40 states
A local pickleball player just wrapped up the adventure of a lifetime – and what may be a new pickleball record.
Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's mother promised son shovel, garbage bag, jailhouse cake in love letter
The Florida woman, through her attorney, claims the missive was penned before her son embarked on a June 2021 cross country trip with his 22-year-old fiancee Gabby Petito, who was found dead September 19, 2021 near Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
Bay Area law enforcement officers cracking down on seat belt violators
The Sarasota Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department are urging drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) national ‘Click It or Ticket’ high-visibility enforcement effort.
Sarasota police to work with Coast Guard for vessel inspections to help keep boaters safe
Sarasota Police will be working with the United States Coast Guard Flotilla 84 for an Interagency Boating Safety Inspection Day on Saturday, May 20.
Sarasota authorities investigating shooting that left one dead on Fruitville Road
One man is dead following a shootout on Fruitville Rd on Saturday night.
Sarasota police hosting gun buyback event for those who have unwanted firearms
In the city of Sarasota, 125 vehicle burglaries in the past year ended with 14 guns stolen from unlocked cars.
Sarasota National Cemetery needs volunteers to plant flags for Memorial Day
Thirteen rows up and thirteen graves in is where a piece of Meshia Richardson-Judd’s heart remains.
Michigan man takes on 1,500-mile walk through 6 states, including Florida, in honor of veterans
Each step Jack Huffman takes brings clarity and a sense of peace.