Shooting in Sarasota leaves juvenile dead, police say
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that left a male juvenile dead Friday night.
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that left a male juvenile dead Friday night.
'Suspicious circumstances' around body found in Sarasota hotel, police say
Police in Sarasota are investigating after a body was found Thursday afternoon at a hotel off University Parkway.
Police in Sarasota are investigating after a body was found Thursday afternoon at a hotel off University Parkway.
FHP investigating fiery fatal crash involving SCAT bus, motorycle
A fiery crash between a Sarasota County Area Transit bus and a motorcycle left one person dead Friday night.
A fiery crash between a Sarasota County Area Transit bus and a motorcycle left one person dead Friday night.
Seniors relive great memories at 50s-themed center in Sarasota
A new day center in Sarasota gives seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's the chance to resurrect memories of their younger years, with a 50s-themed diner, movie theater, and art space.
A new day center in Sarasota gives seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's the chance to resurrect memories of their younger years, with a 50s-themed diner, movie theater, and art space.
Child porn possession charges lead Sarasota police to victim from 1990s
Sarasota detectives arrested a 56-year-old on child porn possession charges. They said he admitted to also inappropriately touching two young boys in the early 1990s – one of which was tracked down by police. Now, the victim plans to press charges.
Sarasota detectives arrested a 56-year-old on child porn possession charges. They said he admitted to also inappropriately touching two young boys in the early 1990s – one of which was tracked down by police. Now, the victim plans to press charges.
Sarasota intersection reopens after gas leak
First responders along with TECO spent much of the early morning trying to cap a gas leak in Sarasota.
First responders along with TECO spent much of the early morning trying to cap a gas leak in Sarasota.
Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Rich history of Sarasota Opera House just as fascinating as the artists who take its stage
Artists have been entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Opera House for more than 60 years, but the building also has an intriguing history.
Artists have been entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Opera House for more than 60 years, but the building also has an intriguing history.
‘I should have known better’: Betty Ford's son helps others battling addiction in Sarasota
Sober for 30 years, Steve Ford, son of President Gerald Ford and first lady Betty Ford, is working to help those struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Sober for 30 years, Steve Ford, son of President Gerald Ford and first lady Betty Ford, is working to help those struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Sarasota realtor finishes 42nd NYC marathon, longest women's streak in race history
She's 78 years old and Sunday, Connie Brown finished the New York City marathon for the 42nd time.
She's 78 years old and Sunday, Connie Brown finished the New York City marathon for the 42nd time.
Milestone: For first time since February of 2020, no COVID-19 patients at Sarasota hospital
In February of 2020, Doctors Hospital was the first in the state to diagnose and treat a COVID-positive patient. Thursday afternoon, their last COVID-19 patient was released. As of now, they remain COVID-patient free.
In February of 2020, Doctors Hospital was the first in the state to diagnose and treat a COVID-positive patient. Thursday afternoon, their last COVID-19 patient was released. As of now, they remain COVID-patient free.
Police: Bradenton man 'huffed' nitrous oxide before driving, causing deadly crash in June
A Bradenton man was arrested this week in connection to a deadly crash in Sarasota that occurred back in June. Investigators said he “huffed or snorted” nitrous oxide to “get high.”
A Bradenton man was arrested this week in connection to a deadly crash in Sarasota that occurred back in June. Investigators said he “huffed or snorted” nitrous oxide to “get high.”
Sex offender in Sarasota arrested after inappropriately touching 7-year-old boy, police say
A registered sex offender was arrested by Sarasota police after officials learned he inappropriately touched a child. The victim’s mom, they said, was in a sexual relationship with the suspect for about a year.
A registered sex offender was arrested by Sarasota police after officials learned he inappropriately touched a child. The victim’s mom, they said, was in a sexual relationship with the suspect for about a year.
Target CEO makes $10M donation to help build new mental health facility in Sarasota
The pandemic has had a huge impact on people's mental health, dramatically increasing cases of anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. Treatment in all age groups is needed now more than ever.
The pandemic has had a huge impact on people's mental health, dramatically increasing cases of anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. Treatment in all age groups is needed now more than ever.
Visually impaired aim to increase their own visibility on White Cane Day
For the blind and visually impaired, the white canes they carry help them navigate daily life, For the blind and visually impaired, the white canes they carry help them navigate daily life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
For the blind and visually impaired, the white canes they carry help them navigate daily life, For the blind and visually impaired, the white canes they carry help them navigate daily life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Judge rejects Sarasota business's challenge to 'vaccine passport' ban
A Leon County circuit judge has refused to block a state law that bans so-called “vaccine passports,” rejecting arguments by a Sarasota business that the law violates First Amendment rights.
A Leon County circuit judge has refused to block a state law that bans so-called “vaccine passports,” rejecting arguments by a Sarasota business that the law violates First Amendment rights.
Art and nature collide as visitors ‘see the invisible’ at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
A new exhibit on display at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is an international collaboration among 12 botanical gardens across six countries that features 13 international artists and their works of augmented reality.
A new exhibit on display at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is an international collaboration among 12 botanical gardens across six countries that features 13 international artists and their works of augmented reality.
Sarasota museum offers glimpse into unique legacy of John and Mabel Ringling
With an 18th century theater, two museums, a Venetian gothic mansion and a world-class art collection located on a 66-acre arboretum, the Ringling Art Museum is unlike any other museum in the Bay Area.
With an 18th century theater, two museums, a Venetian gothic mansion and a world-class art collection located on a 66-acre arboretum, the Ringling Art Museum is unlike any other museum in the Bay Area.
No one left behind: Unclaimed veterans buried side-by-side in Sarasota service
One was a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam war; the other served in Korea. They didn’t know one another, but the two unclaimed veterans were buried side-by-side today at Sarasota National Cemetery.
One was a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam war; the other served in Korea. They didn’t know one another, but the two unclaimed veterans were buried side-by-side today at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Judge considers Sarasota craft store's challenge to 'vaccine passport' ban
A Leon County circuit judge is scheduled Thursday to hold a hearing in a Sarasota hobby and craft store’s challenge to a state law that bans so-called "vaccine passports."
A Leon County circuit judge is scheduled Thursday to hold a hearing in a Sarasota hobby and craft store’s challenge to a state law that bans so-called "vaccine passports."