Police: Woman nearly kidnapped while walking on Lido Beach, investigators search for suspect
Investigators are searching for a suspect who tried to kidnap a woman on Lido Beach in Sarasota on Sunday, police said.
Investigators are searching for a suspect who tried to kidnap a woman on Lido Beach in Sarasota on Sunday, police said.
Run for Turtles returns to Siesta Key beach
On Saturday, the Mote Marine Laboratory’s Annual Run for the Turtles returned to Siesta Key Beach for the 34th time.
On Saturday, the Mote Marine Laboratory’s Annual Run for the Turtles returned to Siesta Key Beach for the 34th time.
Sarasota Police Department searching for Guinea Pig thief
On Saturday, a man was caught on camera stealing a Guinea Pig from a pet store in the 3800 block of South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
On Saturday, a man was caught on camera stealing a Guinea Pig from a pet store in the 3800 block of South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
Jay Leno keep laughs coming at 72 with decades long entertainment career
For more than 50 years, Jay Leno has been entertaining audiences and bringing laughter when needed. He's never retired and still performs regularly.
For more than 50 years, Jay Leno has been entertaining audiences and bringing laughter when needed. He's never retired and still performs regularly.
New terminal coming to Sarasota Bradenton International to keep up with soaring passenger numbers
Crews broke ground Monday morning on a brand new terminal at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Crews broke ground Monday morning on a brand new terminal at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Albritton Fruit Farms blueberry field opens for guests to pluck their own fruit
At Albritton Fruit Farms, the U-pick blueberry field is back open for its 7th year.
At Albritton Fruit Farms, the U-pick blueberry field is back open for its 7th year.
Mote Marine exhibit allows guests to transform into an undersea explorer
For those who dreamed of exploring the deep depths of the planet, a traveling exhibit will allow guests to experience life 20,000 leagues under the sea.
For those who dreamed of exploring the deep depths of the planet, a traveling exhibit will allow guests to experience life 20,000 leagues under the sea.
Sarasota school board member walks out during meeting over anti-gay comments
Sarasota School Board Member Tom Edwards, a political target of the governor, filed to run for reelection the morning after walking out of a meeting during public comment.
Sarasota School Board Member Tom Edwards, a political target of the governor, filed to run for reelection the morning after walking out of a meeting during public comment.
Burglary suspect arrested after hitting Sarasota officer while fleeing, police say
The suspect accused of hitting a Sarasota police officer while fleeing a burglary has been arrested in Broward County, authorities said.
The suspect accused of hitting a Sarasota police officer while fleeing a burglary has been arrested in Broward County, authorities said.
Watch: Fleeing burglary suspect hits Sarasota police officer with car and takes off
A Sarasota police officer is recovering at home after an accused burglary suspect was caught on body camera hitting him with a stolen car.
A Sarasota police officer is recovering at home after an accused burglary suspect was caught on body camera hitting him with a stolen car.
Teen driver crashes into diners outside Sarasota restaurant
A 16-year-old driver crashed their Honda Civic into Kacey’s Seafood in Sarasota Friday, seriously injuring two guests, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A 16-year-old driver crashed their Honda Civic into Kacey’s Seafood in Sarasota Friday, seriously injuring two guests, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Sarasota man prepares for 80-mile paddle from Bahamas to Florida to support children with cystic fibrosis
Robert Martini is gearing up to use his skills for his upcoming paddle journey from the Bahamas to Florida. The Sarasota resident said he knows the trip will be long and strenuous, but he's doing it to help others.
Robert Martini is gearing up to use his skills for his upcoming paddle journey from the Bahamas to Florida. The Sarasota resident said he knows the trip will be long and strenuous, but he's doing it to help others.
FDA report into listeria outbreak reveals Big Olaf employees didn’t have sink to wash hands, proper training
A Food and Drug Administration report into the investigation of a deadly multi-state listeria outbreak found several issues at a Sarasota-based creamery.
A Food and Drug Administration report into the investigation of a deadly multi-state listeria outbreak found several issues at a Sarasota-based creamery.
New College board members takes aim at diversity, equity and inclusion issues
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees took aim at issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion — including deciding to eliminate the school’s Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence.
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees took aim at issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion — including deciding to eliminate the school’s Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence.
Wrong-way driver crashes into others on Interstate 75 in Sarasota
Two vehicles were hit by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75 in Sarasota.
Two vehicles were hit by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75 in Sarasota.
Sarasota cyclist helps crash victim on road -- and at his job at Doctors Hospital
Archie Suse thought he was making a quick drive to pick up take-out food, but his journey took a much different turn than he expected. The bicyclist at the scene who helped contact first responders also turned out to work at the hospital.
Archie Suse thought he was making a quick drive to pick up take-out food, but his journey took a much different turn than he expected. The bicyclist at the scene who helped contact first responders also turned out to work at the hospital.
AMI Kids, with goal to keep kids out of trouble, uses nature to help them succeed
At-risk children around Tampa Bay receive a firsthand lesson in marine life, which is an effort to program to expose troubled kids to nature.
At-risk children around Tampa Bay receive a firsthand lesson in marine life, which is an effort to program to expose troubled kids to nature.
Sarasota becoming popular tourist spot
Every year thousands of visitors migrate from cold weather to a tropical paradise.
Every year thousands of visitors migrate from cold weather to a tropical paradise.
Chihuahua rescued after going overboard with owner near Sarasota Yacht Club
When a Chihuahua named Tinkerbell and her owner went overboard near the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday, rescue crews do what they do best and sprung to action.
When a Chihuahua named Tinkerbell and her owner went overboard near the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday, rescue crews do what they do best and sprung to action.
Sarasota teen takes on 150-mile Alaskan sled dog race for brother who died from type 1 diabetes
A Sarasota teenager has been turning heads on the racetrack but is about to tackle one of the most grueling races on the planet 5,000 miles away from home.
A Sarasota teenager has been turning heads on the racetrack but is about to tackle one of the most grueling races on the planet 5,000 miles away from home.