Sarasota police chief concerned over number of shootings since state of emergency
As Sarasota police detectives investigate two separate shootings in the past two days, the chief said she has grown concern over the number of gun violence cases since the city declared a state of emergency for COVID-19 on March 13.
As Sarasota police detectives investigate two separate shootings in the past two days, the chief said she has grown concern over the number of gun violence cases since the city declared a state of emergency for COVID-19 on March 13.
Former Sarasota assisted living facility nursing assistant stole credit cards from 3 elderly residents: police
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
Sarasota leaders encourage caution, common sense when using new roundabouts
Surrounded by construction barrels, the roundabout on U.S 41 off 14th Street looks more like a maze.
Surrounded by construction barrels, the roundabout on U.S 41 off 14th Street looks more like a maze.
Sarasota Humane Society holds virtual summer camps
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital expands COVID-19 clinical trial to outpatients
With a little more than two weeks of trials under their belt, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital say their dual-action antibody treatment is ready for the next phase.
With a little more than two weeks of trials under their belt, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital say their dual-action antibody treatment is ready for the next phase.
Mote scientists join expedition to investigate gulf's mysterious 'blue holes'
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
'Beloved' teacher at Sarasota High dies after contracting COVID-19, principal says
There's not enough time possible to describe Robert Shackelford.
There's not enough time possible to describe Robert Shackelford.
After 102 days in the hospital battling COVID-19 Sarasota man returns home
Lila Huse watched as emergency crews in full hazmat suits put her husband on a gurney and into an ambulance. She wondered if this was the last time she’d see him alive.
Lila Huse watched as emergency crews in full hazmat suits put her husband on a gurney and into an ambulance. She wondered if this was the last time she’d see him alive.
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.