Sarasota's police chief to resign, effective Friday
After serving eight years as the Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino abruptly submitted her resignation Wednesday. She is set to retire at the end of her shift this Friday.
After serving eight years as the Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino abruptly submitted her resignation Wednesday. She is set to retire at the end of her shift this Friday.
Palmetto man accused of sexually abusing child for four years, police say
Detectives said the suspect sexually abused the victim when she was 8 years old until the age of 12.
Detectives said the suspect sexually abused the victim when she was 8 years old until the age of 12.
Women accused of pretending to be officers, threatening to shoot victim
Sarasota police arrested two women accusing them of impersonating a law enforcement officer, using flashing lights, a siren, and a bull horn to pull someone over.
Sarasota police arrested two women accusing them of impersonating a law enforcement officer, using flashing lights, a siren, and a bull horn to pull someone over.
Vaccinated healthcare workers bringing luck, angels to Super Bowl LV
Super Bowl 55 will be historic on many levels but beyond the records set on the field, perhaps the biggest impact will be the images of 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers cheering from the stands.
Super Bowl 55 will be historic on many levels but beyond the records set on the field, perhaps the biggest impact will be the images of 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers cheering from the stands.
SPD: 2 women arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer after live-streaming fake traffic stop
Sarasota police arrested two women on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer and false imprisonment.
Sarasota police arrested two women on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer and false imprisonment.
Medical staff from Sarasota Memorial Hospital headed to Super Bowl LV
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently crashed a Zoom meeting at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for a special reason.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently crashed a Zoom meeting at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for a special reason.
Sarasota chief's offhand 'Taser' comment angers advocate for homeless
A homeless man yelled profanities about SPD during an outdoor Sarasota Opera performance, apparently prompting the chief to ask if anyone had a Taser.
A homeless man yelled profanities about SPD during an outdoor Sarasota Opera performance, apparently prompting the chief to ask if anyone had a Taser.
Affordable development in Sarasota's Rosemary District targets housing for hometown heroes
Off North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota's Rosemary District, a piece of vacant land will soon be transformed.
Off North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota's Rosemary District, a piece of vacant land will soon be transformed.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital administers first round of vaccines to people over weekend
For the first time Saturday, Sarasota Memorial Hospital began vaccinations for people over 65. They plan to inoculate as many as 3,000 residents Saturday and Sunday.
For the first time Saturday, Sarasota Memorial Hospital began vaccinations for people over 65. They plan to inoculate as many as 3,000 residents Saturday and Sunday.
FedEx evacuated, portion of Tamiami Trail closed due to reports of suspicious package, police say
A Sarasota FedEx office was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a suspicious package was delivered, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A Sarasota FedEx office was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a suspicious package was delivered, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Sarasota massage therapist arrested on sex battery charge; may be more victims, police say
Sarasota police detectives said they believe there could be additional victims following the arrest of a licensed massage therapist on a sexual battery charge.
Sarasota police detectives said they believe there could be additional victims following the arrest of a licensed massage therapist on a sexual battery charge.
SPD: Adult, juvenile shot in Sarasota
Sarasota police are investigating after they say an adult and a juvenile were shot Sunday afternoon.
Sarasota police are investigating after they say an adult and a juvenile were shot Sunday afternoon.
Sarasota's Nutty Girl bagging up gluten-free goodies for the plant-based lifestyle
Molly Moore is the owner and founder of Nutty Girl by Molly. The company makes various vegan, gluten-free products made with nuts.
Molly Moore is the owner and founder of Nutty Girl by Molly. The company makes various vegan, gluten-free products made with nuts.
Rise Coffee Co. and Nye's Cream Sandwiches give employees more than a job
Employees at a Sarasota cafe are doing a lot more than working the cash register and serving up coffee.
Employees at a Sarasota cafe are doing a lot more than working the cash register and serving up coffee.
SPD: 1 dead, 2 hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash in Sarasota
One person died and two others were injured after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
One person died and two others were injured after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
'It almost felt like being at Disney:' Sarasota mall reimagines holiday light shows
A holiday light show in Sarasota is stopping people in their tracks. A local company spent thousands of hours dreaming up how hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights would dance with the music, pushing the limits of technology and imagination.
A holiday light show in Sarasota is stopping people in their tracks. A local company spent thousands of hours dreaming up how hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights would dance with the music, pushing the limits of technology and imagination.
Sarasota man suspected in two August shootings arrested
The suspect involved in two shootings that occurred back in August was arrested Wednesday, Sarasota police announced.
The suspect involved in two shootings that occurred back in August was arrested Wednesday, Sarasota police announced.
Sarasota leaders plan crackdown, stiffer penalties for unpermitted events
After officers were pulled from their regular duties on Thanksgiving to deal with a large gathering of more than 1,000, police and city leaders are working on a way to stop such events from being planned.
After officers were pulled from their regular duties on Thanksgiving to deal with a large gathering of more than 1,000, police and city leaders are working on a way to stop such events from being planned.
Community mourning after Sarasota High baseball star killed in late-night car crash
Kevin Gallardo was a junior at Sarasota High School, where he was a star player on the baseball team. Now, his teammates, his family, and his friends are left grieving over the holidays after Friday night’s car crash.
Kevin Gallardo was a junior at Sarasota High School, where he was a star player on the baseball team. Now, his teammates, his family, and his friends are left grieving over the holidays after Friday night’s car crash.
New kind of art store created during pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic forced some local artists to create a new type of art store.
The Covid-19 pandemic forced some local artists to create a new type of art store.