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.

Sarasota crash: 1 dead after car hits tree, catches fire: FHP

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that shut down a major roadway in Sarasota early on Wednesday morning.

Sarasota's Marie Selby Gardens pairs artwork with nature in latest exhibit

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens features 45-acres of bayfront gardens and natural space full of ornamental flora at their Spanish Point Campus. They also have a 15-acre site in the downtown Sarasota area to bring some of that beauty into the city.