Man accused of sexually battering woman, kidnapping her from Orlando apartment
Michael Lucas is facing several charges including kidnapping, sexual battery, carjacking and false imprisonment.
Michael Lucas is facing several charges including kidnapping, sexual battery, carjacking and false imprisonment.
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).
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.
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.
Mote breaks ground on new education aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park
Located off I-75 in Sarasota County, Mote Science Education Aquarium is bound to become a landmark.
Located off I-75 in Sarasota County, Mote Science Education Aquarium is bound to become a landmark.
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'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.
FHP: Sarasota man dies after being run over by trailer
A 42-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Sarasota.
A 42-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Sarasota.
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.
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."
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."
Ringling’s new exhibit features works of young artists looking for creative outlet during pandemic
When COVID-19 put a stop to in-person art programs, the Ringling's Education Department began creating online activities for the museum's youngest visitors and their families.
When COVID-19 put a stop to in-person art programs, the Ringling's Education Department began creating online activities for the museum's youngest visitors and their families.
Motorcyclist injured in Sarasota crash
A motorcyclist was injured following a Wednesday morning crash in Sarasota.
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.
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.
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.
First daughter returns to Bay Area to push for last-minute votes
Cheers erupted as Ivanka Trump took the stage at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota Tuesday afternoon.
Cheers erupted as Ivanka Trump took the stage at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota Tuesday afternoon.
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
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
Florida woman wins $2 million on scratch-off from Publix
She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,780,000.
She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,780,000.
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.
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 numismatist verifies 'most exciting Roman coin in existence'
The gold coin was minted by the assassin of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. and is one of only three known to be in existence.
The gold coin was minted by the assassin of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. and is one of only three known to be in existence.
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.
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.
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.
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.


















