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.
Sarasota government votes to permanently preserve Bobby Jones Golf Course
Nestled in the middle of Sarasota, Bobby Jones Golf Course covers 261 acres. It's the only remaining green space of its kind left in the area. City commissioners just voted to protect the land, keeping it protected and out of reach from developers, forever. It's a big moment for the city and for the community.
Nestled in the middle of Sarasota, Bobby Jones Golf Course covers 261 acres. It's the only remaining green space of its kind left in the area. City commissioners just voted to protect the land, keeping it protected and out of reach from developers, forever. It's a big moment for the city and for the community.
City of Sarasota looks to add waterfront dog parks
Sarasota Commissioner Hagen Brody hopes to create a waterfront dog park, but the Audubon Society is concerned it may interfere with the birds that nest on the beaches.
Sarasota Commissioner Hagen Brody hopes to create a waterfront dog park, but the Audubon Society is concerned it may interfere with the birds that nest on the beaches.
Beach-smoking ban again proposed by Florida lawmaker
You can find them in the parking lot, on the walkway up, and under the sand at Lido Beach. Now, Senator Joe Gruters hopes to keep cigarette butts off the beach.
You can find them in the parking lot, on the walkway up, and under the sand at Lido Beach. Now, Senator Joe Gruters hopes to keep cigarette butts off the beach.
Sarasota convicted felon arrested after deadly pizza shop shooting on New Year's Day, police say
Sarasota police said someone from another table in the restaurant became physically ill as he walked by the suspect's table, spurring a fight that led to the deadly shooting.
Sarasota police said someone from another table in the restaurant became physically ill as he walked by the suspect's table, spurring a fight that led to the deadly shooting.
SPD: 1 shot, 1 in custody after shooting in Sarasota
Sarasota police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
Sarasota police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
New Year's celebrations around Tampa Bay area brings festivities outdoors amid omicron surge
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Canned Ham Vintage inside Sarasota trailer is ‘time capsule’ filled with vintage fashion
Keeping the past alive through clothing is the mission of one Sarasota woman. Inside her trailer, you'll find an array of clothing, accessories and home goods -- from the 1870s to the 1970s -- and all the stories that are behind it.
Keeping the past alive through clothing is the mission of one Sarasota woman. Inside her trailer, you'll find an array of clothing, accessories and home goods -- from the 1870s to the 1970s -- and all the stories that are behind it.
Florida sees spike in COVID-19 cases, but hospitals remain OK
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Sarasota holiday festivities benefit area non-profits
More than 100 gingerbread houses and 50 Christmas trees are on display at University Town Center in Sarasota.
More than 100 gingerbread houses and 50 Christmas trees are on display at University Town Center in Sarasota.
School district eyeing solutions to traffic problems at Laurel Nokomis School
As soon as the light flashes signaling the end of the day at Laurel Nokomis School, the worry begins for parents and kids trying to navigate the packed, dangerous roadways.
As soon as the light flashes signaling the end of the day at Laurel Nokomis School, the worry begins for parents and kids trying to navigate the packed, dangerous roadways.
Sarasota teen arrested in shooting death of 14-year-old, police say
A 14-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing another 14-year-old in Sarasota, police say.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing another 14-year-old in Sarasota, police say.
Florida man murdered 'romantic' partner in Sarasota hotel room, police say
Sarasota police say a murder suspect shot and killed his romantic partner inside a hotel room last week and was arrested in Charlotte County.
Sarasota police say a murder suspect shot and killed his romantic partner inside a hotel room last week and was arrested in Charlotte County.