Sarasota neighborhoods 'Unite Against Hate' after anti-Semitic incident
Neighbors are rallying together after anti-Semitic fliers were littered in several Sarasota neighborhoods. They refused to stay silent. Instead, they passed out yard signs reading "United Against Hate." An action intended to cause hurt is being met with solidarity.
Neighbors are rallying together after anti-Semitic fliers were littered in several Sarasota neighborhoods. They refused to stay silent. Instead, they passed out yard signs reading "United Against Hate." An action intended to cause hurt is being met with solidarity.
Heartbreak spreads across families as gun violence takes two more young people in Sarasota
The mother of Jabez Spann, whose disappearance and death haunted the Newtown community for more than a year, hopes programs for kids can curb violence.
The mother of Jabez Spann, whose disappearance and death haunted the Newtown community for more than a year, hopes programs for kids can curb violence.
Bradenton fire victim volunteers for burn unit that saved his life
It's rare not to see Jim Entwistle without a smile on his face. After what he's lived through, his smile is a testament to perseverance.
It's rare not to see Jim Entwistle without a smile on his face. After what he's lived through, his smile is a testament to perseverance.
2nd teen arrested in shooting death of 17-year-old in Sarasota
Off Palmadelia Avenue, bullet holes and crime scene markings are a reminder of a shooting that has the Sarasota community questioning why.
Off Palmadelia Avenue, bullet holes and crime scene markings are a reminder of a shooting that has the Sarasota community questioning why.
Tampa teen arrested for shooting death of 17-year-old in Sarasota
Tampa police arrested a teen suspect involved in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Sarasota. Detectives are still searching for a second suspect.
Tampa police arrested a teen suspect involved in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Sarasota. Detectives are still searching for a second suspect.
Air Force veteran in Sarasota wins $1 million prize from scratch-off prize
When a Sarasota veteran walked into a convenience store to purchase a scratch-off ticket, he ended up walking out a winner.
When a Sarasota veteran walked into a convenience store to purchase a scratch-off ticket, he ended up walking out a winner.
FHP: Sarasota baby dies after SUV overturns, crashes into tree
Florida troopers are still trying to determine what led up to a single-vehicle crash in Sarasota where all three occupants were not wearing a seat belt or secured in a car seat, officials say.
Florida troopers are still trying to determine what led up to a single-vehicle crash in Sarasota where all three occupants were not wearing a seat belt or secured in a car seat, officials say.
Formerly segregated housing, affordable senior living complex opens in Newtown
Decades ago, a site in one of Sarasota’s oldest African American communities was segregated housing. Now, it's a new affordable housing complex for seniors. Sarasota contributed more than $1.3 million in penny sales tax funds to make it happen.
Decades ago, a site in one of Sarasota’s oldest African American communities was segregated housing. Now, it's a new affordable housing complex for seniors. Sarasota contributed more than $1.3 million in penny sales tax funds to make it happen.
Artists from around the world recharge at retreat in Sarasota
A retreat in Sarasota is giving artists suffering from fatigue a place to rest and get their creative juices flowing again. It's called the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a Tony Award winner is singing its praises.
A retreat in Sarasota is giving artists suffering from fatigue a place to rest and get their creative juices flowing again. It's called the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a Tony Award winner is singing its praises.
Sarasota High mourns football coach who lost battle with COVID-19
The community of Sarasota High School is mourning the loss, Elton 'Coach E' Strawderman, who helped countless students -- on and off the field. He lost his life after a battle with COVID-19, but his memory continues with the students he impacted.
The community of Sarasota High School is mourning the loss, Elton 'Coach E' Strawderman, who helped countless students -- on and off the field. He lost his life after a battle with COVID-19, but his memory continues with the students he impacted.
SPD: 2 arrested after man shot, killed in Sarasota
Sarasota police have arrested Willie Abnar, 29, of Bradenton and Ka' Liyah Brown, 18, of Bradenton, following a shooting that left a man dead on Saturday.
Sarasota police have arrested Willie Abnar, 29, of Bradenton and Ka' Liyah Brown, 18, of Bradenton, following a shooting that left a man dead on Saturday.
SPD: Man suffers life-threatening injuries after being shot in Sarasota
Sarasota police are investigating after a man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Saturday morning.
Sarasota police are investigating after a man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Saturday morning.
Hooters partners with Bay Area Girl Scouts, sending thousands of cookies to hometown heroes
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
City of Sarasota to receive $10 million from state to address flood-prone areas
Sarasota will be receiving millions of dollars to address flood-prone areas around the city.
Sarasota will be receiving millions of dollars to address flood-prone areas around the city.
‘Ethan’s Law’ moves forward in honor of 10-year-old killed in boating crash
The parents of Ethan Isaacs and Rep. Fiona McFarland are trying to pass a law requiring instructors of water sports to wear an engine safety cut-off device.
The parents of Ethan Isaacs and Rep. Fiona McFarland are trying to pass a law requiring instructors of water sports to wear an engine safety cut-off device.
Artist auctions lipstick painting of Betty White to benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.
Home carrying legacy of Sarasota's first Black community to be relocated, transformed for cultural center
A home in Sarasota's Rosemary District will soon carry the legacy of the city’s first Black community. Plans are in the works to transform it into an African American cultural arts center and history museum, but first the home has to be relocated.
A home in Sarasota's Rosemary District will soon carry the legacy of the city’s first Black community. Plans are in the works to transform it into an African American cultural arts center and history museum, but first the home has to be relocated.
Tax incentives proposed to bring filmmakers back to Florida
There are renewed efforts in Tallahassee to bring major film productions back to Florida through a proposed tax credit incentive program.
There are renewed efforts in Tallahassee to bring major film productions back to Florida through a proposed tax credit incentive program.
100 years after founding of Sarasota's Newtown community, first bank opens its doors
After playing football in the NFL, Carlos Yancy returned home to the Newtown. Now he's working to better his community with First Home Bank – the town's first bank since it was established in 1914.
After playing football in the NFL, Carlos Yancy returned home to the Newtown. Now he's working to better his community with First Home Bank – the town's first bank since it was established in 1914.
Sarasota police arrest twin brothers accused of shooting at cars after surveillance video surfaces
Sarasota police have arrested twins, Jason and Jeremy Versakos, after they say the brothers have been shooting cars with pellet guns.
Sarasota police have arrested twins, Jason and Jeremy Versakos, after they say the brothers have been shooting cars with pellet guns.