Suspect arrested in connection with fatal Sarasota shooting

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 44-year-old Courtney Leigh Wadeck in connection with a shooting that took place on July 9.

Sarasota deputies investigating shooting, 1 person injured

One person was injured during a shooting in Sarasota late Sunday night according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix brings international talent and audience to Lido Beach

The 39th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix brought thousands of fans and international competitors out for the weekend. Some of the biggest and fastest vessels imaginable competed in Lido Beach waters. 

7 rescued after catamaran capsizes during Sarasota boat races, Coast Guard says

Seven people were rescued from a capsized catamaran during the Sarasota boat races taking place Saturday, according to officials with the U.S. Coast Guard. 

Sarasota teen survives being shot in head, community helps during recovery

Sarasota Police said Aaron Hunter III was shot in the head last Thursday in the 2900 block of Gillespie Avenue in Newtown. While bullet fragments have been removed, the bullet remains lodged in his head.

Mote Marine releasing red drum fish to counteract red tide and pollution

In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters. 

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office investigating officer-involved shooting

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Park Road in Venice.

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 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.

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.