Florida cities and counties can ban smoking at beaches
Cities and counties across Florida will now have the chance to ban smoking at the beach.
Cities and counties across Florida will now have the chance to ban smoking at the beach.
Sarasota businesses hope Powerboat Grand Prix brings economic boost during downturn
Look closely and try not to blink. If you're on the beach off Sarasota, more than 60 of the most powerful boats in the world will fly by this weekend during the 37th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix.
Look closely and try not to blink. If you're on the beach off Sarasota, more than 60 of the most powerful boats in the world will fly by this weekend during the 37th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix.
Sarasota officers worried about department's future as union negotiations drag on
Officers in Sarasota are waiting to hear the outcome of negotiations on their contract, but things haven't gone smoothly.
Officers in Sarasota are waiting to hear the outcome of negotiations on their contract, but things haven't gone smoothly.
Sarasota doctor helps heal hearts of children in war-torn Ukraine
A respiratory therapist from Sarasota returned home Wednesday after more than a week in Ukraine, helping children suffering from potentially deadly heart conditions.
A respiratory therapist from Sarasota returned home Wednesday after more than a week in Ukraine, helping children suffering from potentially deadly heart conditions.
State grants non-profit 4.5-acre plot to help restore Sarasota Bay
A non-profit is growing clams for restoration and research in Sarasota Bay.
A non-profit is growing clams for restoration and research in Sarasota Bay.
Kids can join the circus this summer; Sarasota's unique summer camp
Let your child run away this summer and join the circus. The Circus Arts Conservatory Circus Summer Camp is one of Sarasota's most unique summer camp experience.
Let your child run away this summer and join the circus. The Circus Arts Conservatory Circus Summer Camp is one of Sarasota's most unique summer camp experience.
Sarasota leaders look for solutions as affordable housing dwindles locally
The latest data from Apartment List shows rents in Sarasota are up nearly 33% from this same time last year. Skyrocketing rents has made finding an affordable place to live a growing issue across Tampa Bay.
The latest data from Apartment List shows rents in Sarasota are up nearly 33% from this same time last year. Skyrocketing rents has made finding an affordable place to live a growing issue across Tampa Bay.
How to lower divorce expenses; cost as low as $408
At the Women's Resource Center in Sarasota, a classroom is ready for those looking to learn how to navigate the costs of divorce. Lori Gentile, the director of client services, said it’s lessons that would have helped in her own split.
At the Women's Resource Center in Sarasota, a classroom is ready for those looking to learn how to navigate the costs of divorce. Lori Gentile, the director of client services, said it’s lessons that would have helped in her own split.
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.