Sarasota County Fair attendees to pass through advanced weapons detector 1 week after teen shot at fairgrounds
At the Sarasota County Fair, Evolv Technology is offering an added layer of security. The company offered its time and services for free following Saturday night's shooting at the fair.
At the Sarasota County Fair, Evolv Technology is offering an added layer of security. The company offered its time and services for free following Saturday night's shooting at the fair.
Old Florida, new crop: Long-time Sarasota farmers invite public to pick blueberries
From citrus to cattle, the Albritton family has farmed since the 1800s. But times have changed. In 2015, they cleared 25 acres of citrus, and in its place, they planted 60,000 blueberry plants.
From citrus to cattle, the Albritton family has farmed since the 1800s. But times have changed. In 2015, they cleared 25 acres of citrus, and in its place, they planted 60,000 blueberry plants.
Child hit by car while riding scooter in Sarasota
An 8-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after being hit by a car on Brookmeade Drive in Sarasota Wednesday evening.
An 8-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after being hit by a car on Brookmeade Drive in Sarasota Wednesday evening.
Sarasota PD dive team encounters shark feeding frenzy during offshore training
The Sarasota Police Department dive team was treated to a feeding frenzy during an offshore training exercise, but the buffet wasn’t for the officers.
The Sarasota Police Department dive team was treated to a feeding frenzy during an offshore training exercise, but the buffet wasn’t for the officers.
Teenager arrested after shooting at Sarasota County Fair
Sarasota police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds that seriously injured an 18-year-old.
Sarasota police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds that seriously injured an 18-year-old.
Sarasota police increase security after 18-year-old shot at county fair
An 18-year-old male was seriously injured Saturday night after being shot at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds shortly after 10 p.m., according to the Sarasota Police Department.
An 18-year-old male was seriously injured Saturday night after being shot at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds shortly after 10 p.m., according to the Sarasota Police Department.
1 shot at Sarasota County Fairgrounds
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after a shooting occurred at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Boulevard, on Saturday night.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after a shooting occurred at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Boulevard, on Saturday night.
Veteran receives Silver Star nearly 70 years after saving others from enemy fire
Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.
Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.
Mote scientists hope red tide research leads to improved predictions
Dr. Cynthia Heil at Mote Marine Laboratory says predicting red tide blooms is a lot like predicting hurricanes. The short-term forecast is good, but longer-term gets "challenging."
Dr. Cynthia Heil at Mote Marine Laboratory says predicting red tide blooms is a lot like predicting hurricanes. The short-term forecast is good, but longer-term gets "challenging."
After losing job to pandemic, art helps Bradenton woman find an outlet
Like millions of other Americans, Lisa DiFranza lost her job when the pandemic hit in March 2020. Through art, she found a way to cope.
Like millions of other Americans, Lisa DiFranza lost her job when the pandemic hit in March 2020. Through art, she found a way to cope.
Residents of Lido Key, St. Armands are fed up with 'party rental' properties
About a year and a half ago, residents said a developer bought homes, tore them down, and replaced them with weekly vacation rental properties, which sleep up to 25 guests each. Residents say the rentals bring trash, too many cars, and loud parties.
About a year and a half ago, residents said a developer bought homes, tore them down, and replaced them with weekly vacation rental properties, which sleep up to 25 guests each. Residents say the rentals bring trash, too many cars, and loud parties.
Carla Wallenda, member of famed hire-wire act, dies at age 85
Carla Wallenda, a member of "The Flying Wallendas" high-wire act and the last surviving child of the famed troupe's founder, has died at the age of 85.
Carla Wallenda, a member of "The Flying Wallendas" high-wire act and the last surviving child of the famed troupe's founder, has died at the age of 85.
Monthly fundraiser to benefit new domestic violence shelter in Sarasota
The non-profit organization Queens of Domestic Violence Awareness hosted its first-ever First Friday fundraiser at the newly-named Queens Field on Orange Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way in Sarasota.
The non-profit organization Queens of Domestic Violence Awareness hosted its first-ever First Friday fundraiser at the newly-named Queens Field on Orange Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way in Sarasota.
Sarasota theater prepares to welcome back audiences 1 year after going dark
After closing one year ago due to the pandemic, Florida Studio Theater will open its doors at the end of the month with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
After closing one year ago due to the pandemic, Florida Studio Theater will open its doors at the end of the month with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
Family remembers decorated Sarasota veteran, 'one of the greatest men alive'
Sergeant Randy McConnell earned seven Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star for Valor, and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor in Vietnam. But that's not his whole legacy.
Sergeant Randy McConnell earned seven Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star for Valor, and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor in Vietnam. But that's not his whole legacy.
‘Dare devil’ show delights audience, relieves cabin fever for many cooped up during pandemic
Sarasota native and tight rope walker Nik Wallenda is once again putting his skills to the test by performing in front of a drive-in audience.
Sarasota native and tight rope walker Nik Wallenda is once again putting his skills to the test by performing in front of a drive-in audience.
Sarasota officer helps swimming coyote get to dry land
A Sarasota marine patrol officer can add saving a swimming coyote to his resume.
A Sarasota marine patrol officer can add saving a swimming coyote to his resume.
COVID-19 one year later: Tears, long nights, and finally, optimism in Florida
It's been one year since the first case of COVID-19 unrelated to travel or known exposures was diagnosed in Florida. The first patient was a Manatee County man, diagnosed at Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota.
It's been one year since the first case of COVID-19 unrelated to travel or known exposures was diagnosed in Florida. The first patient was a Manatee County man, diagnosed at Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota.
'Miracles happen': Couple plans wedding after surviving heart transplant, motorcycle crash
When they met, she needed a heart transplant to survive, but that couldn't stop their love. So Angela and Gary set off with their kids on a trip of bucket-list destinations. That's when Gary nearly died in a motorcycle accident. Now, she has a new heart and he is recovering from their injuries, so they decided to get married.
When they met, she needed a heart transplant to survive, but that couldn't stop their love. So Angela and Gary set off with their kids on a trip of bucket-list destinations. That's when Gary nearly died in a motorcycle accident. Now, she has a new heart and he is recovering from their injuries, so they decided to get married.
Nik Wallenda brings drive-in daredevil show back to Sarasota
When COVID-19 put performers on pause, daredevil Nik Wallenda created a drive-in thrill show that gave them a chance to show off the skills they spent years perfecting.
When COVID-19 put performers on pause, daredevil Nik Wallenda created a drive-in thrill show that gave them a chance to show off the skills they spent years perfecting.