Line cook at Sarasota's Lucky Pelican dies after testing positive for the coronavirus
The staff and customers of Lucky Pelican Bistro in Lakewood Ranch are suffering after the loss of their beloved line cook, Mario.
The staff and customers of Lucky Pelican Bistro in Lakewood Ranch are suffering after the loss of their beloved line cook, Mario.
North Lido Beach reopens after military marking round was found
Sarasota police officers have reopened the North Lido Beach parking area and a section of the beach after a potentially explosive device was found near some trashcans.
Sarasota police officers have reopened the North Lido Beach parking area and a section of the beach after a potentially explosive device was found near some trashcans.
Sarasota woman's store features made-in-the-USA items meant for fellow female veterans
After Nadine Noky finished five years in the Army, she noticed a lack of clothing and merchandise tailored to female veterans. That became her new mission.
After Nadine Noky finished five years in the Army, she noticed a lack of clothing and merchandise tailored to female veterans. That became her new mission.
City of Sarasota's mask mandate begins Wednesday
Starting July 1, the city of Sarasota's face mask order goes into effect.
Starting July 1, the city of Sarasota's face mask order goes into effect.
City of Sarasota makes masks mandatory for most indoor and outdoor public settings
After several hours of discussion, city of Sarasota commissioners voted Monday to make face-coverings mandatory at most indoor and outdoor public spaces as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
After several hours of discussion, city of Sarasota commissioners voted Monday to make face-coverings mandatory at most indoor and outdoor public spaces as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Pregnant manatee struck by boat, rehabilitated, released into Sarasota Bay with newborn calf
A manatee that was rescued on Mother’s Day weekend was recently released into Sarasota Bay with her newborn calf.
A manatee that was rescued on Mother’s Day weekend was recently released into Sarasota Bay with her newborn calf.
Nik Wallenda hosting final weekend of drive-in daredevil show
Sarasota-native Nik Wallenda has been keeping people on the edge of their seats for years now with his high-wire act. He’s walked a wire across an active volcano, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls -- just to name a few.
Sarasota-native Nik Wallenda has been keeping people on the edge of their seats for years now with his high-wire act. He’s walked a wire across an active volcano, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls -- just to name a few.
As coronavirus patients return to hospitals, need for plasma increases
"The uptick in the amount of COVID cases in the community is real," said Dr. Kirk Voelker, a critical care specialist and Sarasota Memorial Hospital's director of clinical research.
"The uptick in the amount of COVID cases in the community is real," said Dr. Kirk Voelker, a critical care specialist and Sarasota Memorial Hospital's director of clinical research.
Sarasota pushes police body camera program over past hurdles
With police actions increasingly under scrutiny, many departments are speeding the process of equipping every officer with a body camera.
With police actions increasingly under scrutiny, many departments are speeding the process of equipping every officer with a body camera.
1 dead following shooting at Big Boy Hookah Lounge in Sarasota
Morris Dewayne Shepherd, 33, of Bradenton, died after being shot at the Big Boy Hookah Lounge in Sarasota located at 4034 N. Washington Street, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Morris Dewayne Shepherd, 33, of Bradenton, died after being shot at the Big Boy Hookah Lounge in Sarasota located at 4034 N. Washington Street, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Friends honor Pulse shooting victim with a message: 'Love should overtake hate'
Standing under flags lowered at half-staff, friends and family of Eddie Sotomayor gathered to honor his life, along with 48 others killed four years ago at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
Standing under flags lowered at half-staff, friends and family of Eddie Sotomayor gathered to honor his life, along with 48 others killed four years ago at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
COVID-19 fears may be keeping patients out of emergency room
The medical director for Doctors Hospital's emergency department believes fear is keeping patients from coming to the E.R., ignoring symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other serious medical emergencies.
The medical director for Doctors Hospital's emergency department believes fear is keeping patients from coming to the E.R., ignoring symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other serious medical emergencies.
Despite progress in Tampa Bay, microfiber pollution devastating sea life worldwide
Monday was World Oceans Day, a concept originally proposed in 1992 by organizations in Canada and Brazil.
Monday was World Oceans Day, a concept originally proposed in 1992 by organizations in Canada and Brazil.
Sarasota detectives are searching for missing man with dementia
Detectives in Sarasota are asking for the public’s help in locating 92-year-old Harold Carroll. He suffers from dementia and was last seen Friday around 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Seasons Blvd. in Sarasota.
Detectives in Sarasota are asking for the public’s help in locating 92-year-old Harold Carroll. He suffers from dementia and was last seen Friday around 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Seasons Blvd. in Sarasota.
Mote Aquarium reopens with safety measures in place
After being closed for almost 12 weeks, Mote Aquarium in Sarasota reopened with some changes to protect visitors and staff.
After being closed for almost 12 weeks, Mote Aquarium in Sarasota reopened with some changes to protect visitors and staff.
Iconic Sarasota statue to be moved to make way for traffic roundabout
At Gulfstream Avenue in U.S 41 in Sarasota, the larger than life "Unconditional Surrender" statue catches people's attention.
At Gulfstream Avenue in U.S 41 in Sarasota, the larger than life "Unconditional Surrender" statue catches people's attention.
Umbrellas and fists raised for justice and peace in Sarasota
A peaceful and powerful demonstration in Sarasota Wednesday went on despite downpours.
A peaceful and powerful demonstration in Sarasota Wednesday went on despite downpours.
Sarasota police investigating new video showing officer with knee on suspect's neck
The Sarasota Police Department has placed an officer on administrative leave and is currently conducting an internal investigation into a recently surfaced video of an arrest of an African American man. In it, a white officer uses the same type of restraint tactic that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
The Sarasota Police Department has placed an officer on administrative leave and is currently conducting an internal investigation into a recently surfaced video of an arrest of an African American man. In it, a white officer uses the same type of restraint tactic that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda and crew will host drive-in 'thrill' shows in Sarasota
At Nathan Benderson Park, there's a show going up unlike any other. The idea came straight from the drive-in movie concept. You pull up with your family and you're safely spread out from others.
At Nathan Benderson Park, there's a show going up unlike any other. The idea came straight from the drive-in movie concept. You pull up with your family and you're safely spread out from others.
Remote learning, summer vacation increase kids' risk of predatory online encounter
Whether they’re preparing for summer classes or simply settling into summer vacation, chances are students across the Tampa Bay area will continue spending more time online at home as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on. Local experts say the extra screen time can put kids at a greater risk of being contacted by sex predators.
Whether they’re preparing for summer classes or simply settling into summer vacation, chances are students across the Tampa Bay area will continue spending more time online at home as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on. Local experts say the extra screen time can put kids at a greater risk of being contacted by sex predators.