Agencies pool resources to help homeless veterans
Veterans have made many sacrifices for their fellow citizens. Saturday, some had the chance to give back.
Veterans have made many sacrifices for their fellow citizens. Saturday, some had the chance to give back.
Trump to hold rally in Sarasota July 3
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Sarasota over the July 4th weekend.
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Sarasota over the July 4th weekend.
Ca’ d’Zan restorations should carry historic mansion well into its second century
If John Ringling was the king of Sarasota in the early 20th Century, his home, Ca’ d’Zan, was his crown jewel. As it nears its 100th birthday, the historic mansion has been undergoing a few upgrades.
If John Ringling was the king of Sarasota in the early 20th Century, his home, Ca’ d’Zan, was his crown jewel. As it nears its 100th birthday, the historic mansion has been undergoing a few upgrades.
Sarasota man charged in 2018 deadly shooting
Murder charges have been filed more than three years after an armed robbery turned fatal in Sarasota, police say.
Murder charges have been filed more than three years after an armed robbery turned fatal in Sarasota, police say.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver after 1 seriously injured in Sarasota crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a hit-and-run driver following a crash that seriously injured a 31-year-old woman from Ocala Saturday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a hit-and-run driver following a crash that seriously injured a 31-year-old woman from Ocala Saturday night.
Florida car dealership owner leaves huge legacy in Tampa Bay
"It's going to be huuuuuuuuge." Car dealership owner Billy Fuccillo was known across southwest Florida and upstate New York for his advertisements, but that familiar call to come buy a new car was silenced Thursday when he died in Sarasota, at the age of 65.
"It's going to be huuuuuuuuge." Car dealership owner Billy Fuccillo was known across southwest Florida and upstate New York for his advertisements, but that familiar call to come buy a new car was silenced Thursday when he died in Sarasota, at the age of 65.
Sarasota Mayor declares June 12th as 'Pulse Remembrance Day'
Mayor Hagen Brody declared June 12th as “Pulse Remembrance Day” in Sarasota during two ceremonies throughout the day, marking the 5th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting where 49 innocent lives were lost.
Mayor Hagen Brody declared June 12th as “Pulse Remembrance Day” in Sarasota during two ceremonies throughout the day, marking the 5th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting where 49 innocent lives were lost.
Sarasota police: Suspect used broken wine glasses to stab 74-year-old man in attempted carjacking
Police say Gavin Pearce grabbed two wine glasses from an outdoor table at a restaurant, broke the glasses on the ground, then jumped into a white Aston Martin convertible, attacking the 74-year-old man in the driver's seat.
Police say Gavin Pearce grabbed two wine glasses from an outdoor table at a restaurant, broke the glasses on the ground, then jumped into a white Aston Martin convertible, attacking the 74-year-old man in the driver's seat.
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.