Sarasota leaders hosting town hall to address affordable housing in city
Finding and keeping affordable housing is a growing problem in the Bay Area, but leaders in Sarasota want to have an open dialogue with residents.
Finding and keeping affordable housing is a growing problem in the Bay Area, but leaders in Sarasota want to have an open dialogue with residents.
Sarasota child porn suspect arrested in Mexico after missing court hearing in 2017
A Sarasota child porn case was left in limbo after a suspect didn't appear for a court hearing back in 2017. Five years later, federal authorities were able to track him down in Mexico and arrest him.
A Sarasota child porn case was left in limbo after a suspect didn't appear for a court hearing back in 2017. Five years later, federal authorities were able to track him down in Mexico and arrest him.
Garden of 3-D paper flowers helps artist cope with cancer
A woman’s passion for paper flowers blossomed as she underwent treatment for ovarian cancer.
A woman’s passion for paper flowers blossomed as she underwent treatment for ovarian cancer.
Police arrest 3, seize drugs, cash following second search of Sarasota home
Two men arrested in April after community complaints and undercover drug buys at a Sarasota home have been arrested again, along with a third man, following a second search of the residence.
Two men arrested in April after community complaints and undercover drug buys at a Sarasota home have been arrested again, along with a third man, following a second search of the residence.
Sarasota Bradenton Airport to work with local colleges to provide aircraft maintenance training
New opportunities will be landing at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Officials said the airport will become a hub for teaching students the ins and outs of airplanes.
New opportunities will be landing at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Officials said the airport will become a hub for teaching students the ins and outs of airplanes.
Summer Circus Spectacular returns to Sarasota with world class performers, family friendly fun
Circus performers from all over the world are returning to Sarasota this summer for the Summer Circus Spectacular.
Circus performers from all over the world are returning to Sarasota this summer for the Summer Circus Spectacular.
Pool closures in Sarasota due to lifeguard shortage
The Lido Pool in Sarasota will be closed on Tuesdays as an ongoing lifeguard shortage remains.
The Lido Pool in Sarasota will be closed on Tuesdays as an ongoing lifeguard shortage remains.
Suspect in Tamiami Trail murders dies in Sarasota County Jail
The 52-year-old suspect accused of murdering two women within one month has died in Sarasota County Jail, possibly from a medical-related illness.
The 52-year-old suspect accused of murdering two women within one month has died in Sarasota County Jail, possibly from a medical-related illness.
Whale shark sighting off Sarasota coast not completely unusual, experts say
Two Tampa Bay boaters spotted a whale shark on Sunday while fishing about 26 miles off the coast of Sarasota.
Two Tampa Bay boaters spotted a whale shark on Sunday while fishing about 26 miles off the coast of Sarasota.
Fisherman spots whale shark feeding on plankton off coast of Sarasota
First, a fisherman spotted a line of plankton near Sarasota, then, to his surprise, a whale shark breached the surface.
First, a fisherman spotted a line of plankton near Sarasota, then, to his surprise, a whale shark breached the surface.
Historic Leonard Reid home relocated to new location in Sarasota to preserve history
History was literally on the move in Sarasota during the overnight hours as crews drove the Leonard Reid house from its original spot in Newtown to a new location to be part of the African American Cultural Arts Center.
History was literally on the move in Sarasota during the overnight hours as crews drove the Leonard Reid house from its original spot in Newtown to a new location to be part of the African American Cultural Arts Center.
Family of Sarasota boy killed in boating crash urges the use of cut-off switches at holiday weekend approaches
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, Sarasota police hope boaters will take a moment to hear the story of 10-year-old Ethan Isaacs.
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, Sarasota police hope boaters will take a moment to hear the story of 10-year-old Ethan Isaacs.
Body of missing swimmer found off Longboat Key
The body of a woman who went missing while swimming off South Lido Beach over the weekend was found Sunday night, according to the Sarasota police.
The body of a woman who went missing while swimming off South Lido Beach over the weekend was found Sunday night, according to the Sarasota police.
Law enforcement searching for missing swimmer off Lido Beach
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after a 24-year-old woman disappeared Saturday evening while swimming with a friend off South Lido Beach.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after a 24-year-old woman disappeared Saturday evening while swimming with a friend off South Lido Beach.
'I have to do something': Moms take grassroots approach to get formula to families in need
The FDA is promising improvement "within days" for families struggling to find baby formula, with plans to have it flown in from other countries, and with the impending reopening of the Abbott formula plant. That's not soon enough for some moms who are taking it upon themselves to connect families who have extra formula with those who need it.
The FDA is promising improvement "within days" for families struggling to find baby formula, with plans to have it flown in from other countries, and with the impending reopening of the Abbott formula plant. That's not soon enough for some moms who are taking it upon themselves to connect families who have extra formula with those who need it.
Memorial garden honoring Carlie Brucia rededicated after much-needed repairs
A memorial garden for kidnapping victim Carlie Brucia is being rededicated after volunteers stepped up to help make some much-needed repairs. Over the years, the memorial fell in disarray, but after months of work it's back to looking much more like it did when it was first dedicated.
A memorial garden for kidnapping victim Carlie Brucia is being rededicated after volunteers stepped up to help make some much-needed repairs. Over the years, the memorial fell in disarray, but after months of work it's back to looking much more like it did when it was first dedicated.
Donated protective gear saves life of Ukrainian soldier
Ukraine Aid Operations hopes to send even more donated items after a piece of donated protective metal saved a soldier's life -- stopping an enemy bullet.
Ukraine Aid Operations hopes to send even more donated items after a piece of donated protective metal saved a soldier's life -- stopping an enemy bullet.
Local artists to host auction to raise thousands for people of Ukraine
Local artists have scheduled an auction on May 20 at Art Avenue, a gallery on Main Street in Sarasota. They hope to raise thousands of dollars to help the people of Ukraine at the benefit auction.
Local artists have scheduled an auction on May 20 at Art Avenue, a gallery on Main Street in Sarasota. They hope to raise thousands of dollars to help the people of Ukraine at the benefit auction.
'Bring it back to life': Sarasota home preserves past for future generations
The home was built in 1971 by electrician Frank Williams, who was the original homeowner. It's a mid-century home that has been renovated from top to bottom.
The home was built in 1971 by electrician Frank Williams, who was the original homeowner. It's a mid-century home that has been renovated from top to bottom.
1 arrested as police investigate 2 shootings in Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating two shootings that occurred Thursday evening that may or may not be connected.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating two shootings that occurred Thursday evening that may or may not be connected.