After surviving deadly lightning strike, woman turns to writing to cope with loss of friend
Three years ago, Karen Maharaj and a friend were struck by lightning along Siesta Key Beach. She survived; he did not. Now she hopes her words might just save someone else's life.
Three years ago, Karen Maharaj and a friend were struck by lightning along Siesta Key Beach. She survived; he did not. Now she hopes her words might just save someone else's life.
Sarasota teen headed to London after winning scholarship to Royal Ballet School
Noah Campbell, 14, recently won a full scholarship to the Royal Ballet School after competing in the Youth American Grand Prix.
Noah Campbell, 14, recently won a full scholarship to the Royal Ballet School after competing in the Youth American Grand Prix.
Selby Gardens begins upgrades; will soon be first fully-solar botanical garden
They're known for their beautiful orchids. More than 6,000 fill the property at Selby Gardens in downtown Sarasota. And now upgrades that will bring the gardens into the future are getting underway.
They're known for their beautiful orchids. More than 6,000 fill the property at Selby Gardens in downtown Sarasota. And now upgrades that will bring the gardens into the future are getting underway.
Siblings' 'twisted' card game now delights families everywhere
A Sarasota family's game of inside jokes is now a card game and app available for families to enjoy all over the world.
A Sarasota family's game of inside jokes is now a card game and app available for families to enjoy all over the world.
Florida's transgender athletics law 'pits children against each other,' activists say
The governor says the new law is aimed at protecting girls and women’s sports, but protesters believe the law does nothing more than hurt an already marginalized group.
The governor says the new law is aimed at protecting girls and women’s sports, but protesters believe the law does nothing more than hurt an already marginalized group.
Competitors, fans return to Sarasota for NCAA Rowing Championship
College athletes and spectators from across the country are in Sarasota Memorial Day for the NCAA Rowing Championship.
College athletes and spectators from across the country are in Sarasota Memorial Day for the NCAA Rowing Championship.
Gov. DeSantis announces bonuses for teachers during appearance in Sarasota
Governor Ron DeSantis is scheduled to visit a school in Sarasota on Wednesday.
Governor Ron DeSantis is scheduled to visit a school in Sarasota on Wednesday.
Murals paint a picture of Sarasota's past
The Rosemary Arts and Design District (RADD) is enlisting artists from across the country to paint murals of the first settlers of Sarasota’s Overtown Historic District, the first Black community in Sarasota.
The Rosemary Arts and Design District (RADD) is enlisting artists from across the country to paint murals of the first settlers of Sarasota’s Overtown Historic District, the first Black community in Sarasota.
Sarasota police search for 2 men likely posing as fencing contractors to distract homeowners
A knock at the front door Monday afternoon brought an unexpected visitor to a Sarasota home. Police are now looking for two men who might be trying to pull of distraction scams.
A knock at the front door Monday afternoon brought an unexpected visitor to a Sarasota home. Police are now looking for two men who might be trying to pull of distraction scams.
Bradenton woman arrested for hit-and-run crash that killed Sarasota pedestrian in January
Sarasota police have arrested 29-year-old Leyonna Dunbar, who is suspected of hitting a 66-year-old pedestrian and leaving him to die back in January.
Sarasota police have arrested 29-year-old Leyonna Dunbar, who is suspected of hitting a 66-year-old pedestrian and leaving him to die back in January.
Sarasota officer breaks window to rescue dog left in hot car
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
Volunteers pull 267 pounds of trash and debris from New Pass
Dozens of volunteers with Sarasota Bay Watch hauled everything from fishing poles to cast nets to cell phones and even a BB gun from the waters of New Pass recently.
Dozens of volunteers with Sarasota Bay Watch hauled everything from fishing poles to cast nets to cell phones and even a BB gun from the waters of New Pass recently.
Ringling Causeway lanes reopen after gas leak
Traffic to the beach was blocked in Sarasota earlier, thanks to a gas leak near the John Ringling Causeway.
Traffic to the beach was blocked in Sarasota earlier, thanks to a gas leak near the John Ringling Causeway.
Independence Day celebrations return to Bay Area
Fireworks will once again light up the night on the Fourth of July. Sarasota, Lakeland, Bradenton, and St. Petersburg all say plans are in the works for an Independence Day to remember.
Fireworks will once again light up the night on the Fourth of July. Sarasota, Lakeland, Bradenton, and St. Petersburg all say plans are in the works for an Independence Day to remember.
Overtown, Sarasota's first Black community, celebrated through Rosemary District mural project
The streets that make up the Rosemary District – once known as Overtown – date back to the 1880s.
The streets that make up the Rosemary District – once known as Overtown – date back to the 1880s.
Employers get competitive to find employees at Sarasota's University Town Square
From inside the University Town Center mall to stores and businesses that surround it, one thing is missing: workers.
From inside the University Town Center mall to stores and businesses that surround it, one thing is missing: workers.
Giant manta ray swims near Sarasota police patrol boat
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.
Deputies: 11-year-old girl dies trying to save dogs from Florida house fire
Rilee is believed to have died due to smoke inhalation, the sheriff’s office said.
Rilee is believed to have died due to smoke inhalation, the sheriff’s office said.
911 dispatchers left off Florida's first-responder bonus list
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement officer would be getting $1,000 pandemic bonuses, but 911 operators say the stress and demands of their jobs warrants putting them on that list.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement officer would be getting $1,000 pandemic bonuses, but 911 operators say the stress and demands of their jobs warrants putting them on that list.
Sarasota girl dies in fire, possibly trying to save dogs, witnesses say
Officials say multiple 911 calls were made about two homes on fire on Iowa Street. Witnesses said a young girl went into one of the houses and never came back out.
Officials say multiple 911 calls were made about two homes on fire on Iowa Street. Witnesses said a young girl went into one of the houses and never came back out.