Sarasota's Leonard Reid House celebrates 100 years as community beacon for African American history
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
Dump truck strikes I-75 overpass in Sarasota, snarling morning traffic for miles: FHP
A dump truck driver is facing pending charges after slamming into an I-75 overpass in Sarasota on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dump truck driver is facing pending charges after slamming into an I-75 overpass in Sarasota on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sarasota Bay remains healthy after 14,000-gallon wastewater spill, environmental experts say
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
Sarasota art sculpture 'Purpose' honors young ballerina who battled bone cancer
During a Friday morning in February, sculptor Angela Mia had the chance to meet the person who purchased one of her creations, a sculpture titled ‘Purpose.’
During a Friday morning in February, sculptor Angela Mia had the chance to meet the person who purchased one of her creations, a sculpture titled ‘Purpose.’
Sarasota leaders review resilient new Performing Arts Center design plans
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
100-pound pot-bellied pig found roaming in downtown Sarasota: police
The Sarasota Police Department is searching for whoever owns a large pot-bellied pig that was found wandering in the downtown area early on Friday morning.
The Sarasota Police Department is searching for whoever owns a large pot-bellied pig that was found wandering in the downtown area early on Friday morning.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offers launching pad for next generation of Black performers
In Sarasota, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is more than a performance space — it is a launching pad.
In Sarasota, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is more than a performance space — it is a launching pad.
Sarasota officers make daring rescue after running inside burning home
Two Sarasota police officers made a daring rescue Friday evening after running into a burning home on North Osprey Avenue to find a number of adults still inside.
Two Sarasota police officers made a daring rescue Friday evening after running into a burning home on North Osprey Avenue to find a number of adults still inside.
Juveniles among 3 arrested in Sarasota armed gas station robbery: Police
Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Sarasota gas station late Wednesday night, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Sarasota gas station late Wednesday night, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Robotic pets show positive outcomes in new dementia care clinical study through Sarasota Memorial Hospital
A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts.
A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts.
Sarasota man killed on I-75 after stepping in front of semi-truck: FHP
A 64-year-old Sarasota man is dead after stepping into the path of a semi-truck on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 64-year-old Sarasota man is dead after stepping into the path of a semi-truck on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sarasota crash: 1 dead after car hits tree, catches fire: FHP
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that shut down a major roadway in Sarasota early on Wednesday morning.
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that shut down a major roadway in Sarasota early on Wednesday morning.
Oct. 7 survivors to share story of Hamas captivity, humanitarian mission at Sarasota event
Two former Israeli hostages are visiting Sarasota with a message about the need for human rights around the world.
Two former Israeli hostages are visiting Sarasota with a message about the need for human rights around the world.
Sarasota's Marie Selby Gardens pairs artwork with nature in latest exhibit
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens features 45-acres of bayfront gardens and natural space full of ornamental flora at their Spanish Point Campus. They also have a 15-acre site in the downtown Sarasota area to bring some of that beauty into the city.
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens features 45-acres of bayfront gardens and natural space full of ornamental flora at their Spanish Point Campus. They also have a 15-acre site in the downtown Sarasota area to bring some of that beauty into the city.
Mix of art and science matches Dogs Inc. guide dogs with their owners
Like pairing Valentine's Day partners, a lot goes into matching guide dogs with potential owners.
Like pairing Valentine's Day partners, a lot goes into matching guide dogs with potential owners.
Accused killer sent suicidal texts during Sarasota shooting, arsenal of weapons recovered at scene: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office released new information in the tragic shooting that left four people dead inside a home in a Sarasota neighborhood on Tuesday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office released new information in the tragic shooting that left four people dead inside a home in a Sarasota neighborhood on Tuesday.
Sarasota families and friends remember victims in cross-state killing spree
As the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office continues to identify a motive for the deadly shooting spree that stretched from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, friends and family are remembering their loved ones.
As the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office continues to identify a motive for the deadly shooting spree that stretched from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, friends and family are remembering their loved ones.
Sarasota County charter boat captains protest program requiring permits to pick up customers at county parks
Dozens of charter boat captains gathered at Nora Patterson Bay Island Park Wednesday to protest new county regulations that will soon require them to pay for limited permits to operate at public docks and boat ramps.
Dozens of charter boat captains gathered at Nora Patterson Bay Island Park Wednesday to protest new county regulations that will soon require them to pay for limited permits to operate at public docks and boat ramps.
Multiple shooting victims found dead at Sarasota home: Officials
Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have been in and out of the home for well over nine hours following a deadly shooting inside the Amberlea gated community on Tuesday.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have been in and out of the home for well over nine hours following a deadly shooting inside the Amberlea gated community on Tuesday.
Sarasota conductor appears in Bad Bunny’s halftime show: 'The music feels like home'
You may have spotted a familiar face in the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday. Sarasota Orchestra Music Director, Giancarlo Guerrero, traded the concert hall for the stadium turf to join Bad Bunny in an unforgettable performance.
You may have spotted a familiar face in the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday. Sarasota Orchestra Music Director, Giancarlo Guerrero, traded the concert hall for the stadium turf to join Bad Bunny in an unforgettable performance.