FWC: Child killed in Sarasota Bay boat crash during youth sailing practice

A child was killed Saturday morning following a boat crash in Sarasota Bay, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC).

Planned ‘Ringling Trail’ to connect bicyclists with downtown businesses 

As the Legacy Trail extends into the city of Sarasota, a plan to get bike riders off the trail and into downtown and the Bayfront is underway. 

Sarasota farmers form nationwide agricultural outreach group

Sarasota's farming community is working to have a positive impact on the lives of other farmers. How they are delivering relief to farmers in need is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Sarasota food bank plans to hand out 9,000 turkeys before Thanksgiving

Many people are still out of work and struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic, meaning a big Thanksgiving feast might be out of the question this year. 

Sarasota beekeeper upcycling political signs for sweet purpose

The Sarasota Honey Co. is now using political signs to keep her bees safe from the elements and predators, like beetles. "They don’t care if it’s a Trump sign or a Biden sign. They hold no loyalty to any party."

Motorcyclist injured in Sarasota crash

A motorcyclist was injured following a Wednesday morning crash in Sarasota.

Victim hospitalized after shooting in Sarasota, police say

Sarasota police officers were on patrol Sunday night when they heard gunshots, and later found a shooting victim, they said.

Daredevil clown Bello Nock opens Sarasota home to public on Halloween 

For the first time, the public is invited to see pieces of Bello Nock’s family and local history as well as the equipment he trains on this Halloween.

Bay Area participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Anyone with unused prescription drugs can safely dispose of them on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at several Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota County locatio

Blind 9-year-old boy discourages distracted driving on White Cane Awareness Day

Cooper Vollmer, 9, joined Sarasota police, Alert Today Florida and the National Coalition for Safer Roads for White Cane Awareness Day to encourage safe driving.

Sarasota hospital's longest-tenured COVID-19 patient heads home

A 69-year-old woman is out of a coma and finally heading home after three months at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where she stayed longer than any other COVID-19 patient. “It’s real and it can happen to anybody,” she warns.

Sarasota residents can get a free tree to reduce amount of energy homes require

The city of Sarasota has relaunched its "Community Canopy Program." Starting Monday, residents can request to have a tree delivered to their home for free.

Sarasota Memorial lifting certain visitation restrictions

Sarasota Memorial Hospital plans to lift some of its restrictions put in place during the pandemic, and will allow visits for non-coronavirus patients starting Monday afternoon.