Sarasota's first Hispanic chief of police sworn into office

With his left hand on his family's Bible, his wife at his side, and his parents and daughters watching, Rex Troche was sworn in as Sarasota's newest police chief Thursday.

Tiger Woods-designed golf attraction opens in Sarasota

A hi-tech entertainment venue co-owned by Tiger Woods hopes to attract golfers and non-golfers alike.

Police arrest 2, seize illegal drugs, gun from Sarasota home

Complaints from residents in a Sarasota neighborhood and numerous undercover drug buys led police to arrest two men and confiscate illegal narcotics and a firearm from a home Tuesday morning.

PopStroke: Golf attraction co-owned by Tiger Woods to open in Sarasota 

A new golf and entertainment venue co-owned by Tiger Woods has announced it will open to the public Thursday in Sarasota. PopStroke is one of the hottest new golf attractions and Tampa Bay will now be on its list of locations.

Florida man arrested in fatal Sarasota shooting, deputies say

A Jacksonville man was arrested in connection to a fatal Sarasota shooting that happened Tuesday morning, according to deputies.

Watch: Dolphins splash in Sarasota PD Marine Patrol unit wake

Marine Patrol officers with the Sarasota Police Department had a fun day on the water with some dolphins jumping in their wake. 

Volunteers to release 120,000 clams to help filter water in Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Bay Watch is seeking volunteers to help release 120,000 clams into Sarasota Bay on Saturday. The group is in need of boats to bring volunteers and clams to spots where they will be releasing them.

$14 million gifted to USF for financial technology initiative

A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."

Bradenton man arrested in Sarasota shooting

Sarasota police say a suspect from Bradenton was arrested for shooting at a group of men over the weekend.

'Failed' guide dog finds new purpose at Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Sophie was born to be a guide dog, but an optic nerve issue made her ineligible. Thanks to her new owner, Sophie's mission to help people is being fulfilled.

FHP: 1 killed in Sarasota motorcycle crash

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Sarasota man early Sunday morning.

Sarasota commissioners approve partnership for new $350 million performing arts center

Future plans for a new performing arts center slated to be a world-class facility located in Sarasota's the Bay promises to transform the city's waterfront, but some are worried the price tag could break the bank.