Sarasota's Ringling Museum celebrates 25 years of partnership with FSU
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was founded in 1927, and it officially opened to visitors in 1932. Since then, Sarasota residents and tourists have been able to see the life and legacy of the Ringling family up close and personal.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was founded in 1927, and it officially opened to visitors in 1932. Since then, Sarasota residents and tourists have been able to see the life and legacy of the Ringling family up close and personal.
Sarasota dog killed, another bitten on neighborhood walk; attacking dog shot by deputies
Two Sarasota dogs and their owners were attacked by a pair of pitbulls while out on their routine walk.
Two Sarasota dogs and their owners were attacked by a pair of pitbulls while out on their routine walk.
Sarasota man, 65, arrested for trafficking over 400 grams of cocaine: police
A 65-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for trafficking more than 400 grams of cocaine, according to police.
A 65-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for trafficking more than 400 grams of cocaine, according to police.
Sarasota County School Board votes to cooperate with all law enforcement — including ICE — in ceremonial vote
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
Restoration to bring up to 300,000 cubic yards of sand to Lido Beach during renourishment
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Florida maintenance man accused of sexually assaulting disabled patient
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.
Sarasota Station Apartments breaks ground as 20-year vision becomes reality
Rent has gone up and so have the prices of homes, so much so, that some are being priced out of Sarasota. Now, a new workforce housing complex is hoping to solve some of those problems.
Rent has gone up and so have the prices of homes, so much so, that some are being priced out of Sarasota. Now, a new workforce housing complex is hoping to solve some of those problems.
Florida woman discovers ex-boyfriend’s bomb-making materials while kicking him out of her house: SCSO
A Sarasota man’s breakup with his girlfriend attracted more attention to his failed relationship than he wanted when she demanded that he move out.
A Sarasota man’s breakup with his girlfriend attracted more attention to his failed relationship than he wanted when she demanded that he move out.
‘Career criminal’ arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud throughout Florida: Sarasota police
A woman police describe as a career criminal has been arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud.
A woman police describe as a career criminal has been arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud.
Ringling Museum of Art highlights Latin community through 'Nuestro Vaivén' exhibition
Four Sarasota community leaders worked with artists to create "Nuestro Vaivén," a Ringling Museum of Art exhibition that highlights Latin contemporary art.
Four Sarasota community leaders worked with artists to create "Nuestro Vaivén," a Ringling Museum of Art exhibition that highlights Latin contemporary art.
Sarasota man accused in burglary of $250K classic Porsche cuts off ankle monitor, skips town: Police
A Sarasota man accused in a 2023 burglary at the former Sarasota Classic Car Museum landed back behind bars after police say he cut off his ankle monitor and skipped town.
A Sarasota man accused in a 2023 burglary at the former Sarasota Classic Car Museum landed back behind bars after police say he cut off his ankle monitor and skipped town.
Sarasota Art Museum exhibition highlights 40-year career of Janet Echelman
In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career.
In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career.
Sarasota County teacher who beat ovarian cancer to race in Boston Marathon
For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team.
For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team.
Death investigation underway at gas station in Sarasota: SCSO
Detectives are investigating after a 911 caller reported a person was found dead near a vehicle in a Sarasota gas station parking lot early Saturday morning.
Detectives are investigating after a 911 caller reported a person was found dead near a vehicle in a Sarasota gas station parking lot early Saturday morning.
8-year-old world record holder from Ukraine performing in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe
8-year-old Olesya Kucherenko is performing her hand balancing act in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe performance.
8-year-old Olesya Kucherenko is performing her hand balancing act in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe performance.
Sarasota police warn residents about banking scheme that involves rideshare drivers
Sarasota police want to warn residents about a scam involving a bank and rideshare drivers. Investigators say someone withdraws a large amount of cash from a bank, then hands it over to a rideshare driver at the recommendation of the scammer.
Sarasota police want to warn residents about a scam involving a bank and rideshare drivers. Investigators say someone withdraws a large amount of cash from a bank, then hands it over to a rideshare driver at the recommendation of the scammer.
$13.5M approved for St. Armands Circle Resiliency Project aimed at targeting stormwater infrastructure
A newly funded project is targeting stormwater infrastructure in St. Armands Circle.
A newly funded project is targeting stormwater infrastructure in St. Armands Circle.
Women arrested, dozens of slot machines seized in Sarasota arcade gambling shutdown: SCSO
Two women were arrested Tuesday after authorities shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Sarasota arcade, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Two women were arrested Tuesday after authorities shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Sarasota arcade, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Cocaine, cash seized from eight-time convicted felon’s Sarasota apartment: Police
An eight-time convicted felon is heading back to jail after Sarasota police said they found cocaine and cash inside an apartment.
An eight-time convicted felon is heading back to jail after Sarasota police said they found cocaine and cash inside an apartment.
World War II, Korean War veteran prepares for 100th birthday with concert from students
A performance was held this morning at Sarasota Military Academy in Sarasota, and there was one special guest in the room: A World War II and Korean War veteran preparing for his own milestone.
A performance was held this morning at Sarasota Military Academy in Sarasota, and there was one special guest in the room: A World War II and Korean War veteran preparing for his own milestone.