Sarasota couple arrested after gun was found in baby's stroller, police say
A fully-loaded gun was found in a stroller where an infant child was sitting, leading to the arrest of a Sarasota couple, police said Friday morning.
A fully-loaded gun was found in a stroller where an infant child was sitting, leading to the arrest of a Sarasota couple, police said Friday morning.
Family donates phone chargers to hospitals after phone call helped their loved one battling COVID-19
As Dr. Steve Hefler lay fighting COVID-19 in the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, his family in San Diego felt helpless because his cell phone died within 48 hours and he didn't have a charger.
As Dr. Steve Hefler lay fighting COVID-19 in the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, his family in San Diego felt helpless because his cell phone died within 48 hours and he didn't have a charger.
Carlie Brucia's killer headed back to death row after judge rejects request
Joseph Smith, the man convicted of abducting 11-year-old Carlie Brucia from a Sarasota car wash in 2004, is headed back to death row after a judge rejected his request for a new sentencing.
Joseph Smith, the man convicted of abducting 11-year-old Carlie Brucia from a Sarasota car wash in 2004, is headed back to death row after a judge rejected his request for a new sentencing.
Antiviral drug Remdesivir 'most promising' treatment for COVID-19
An experimental antiviral drug might be the answer to treating COVID-19 patients and human clinical trials are underway across the country, including at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
An experimental antiviral drug might be the answer to treating COVID-19 patients and human clinical trials are underway across the country, including at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Healthcare workers treat COVID-19 patients physically, mentally when family can't be present
The medical professionals at Sarasota Memorial Hospital work every day to save lives and in the last few weeks, they've worked harder than ever.
The medical professionals at Sarasota Memorial Hospital work every day to save lives and in the last few weeks, they've worked harder than ever.
Online petition calls for Florida schools to remain closed for rest of year
A petition has generated more than 35,000 signatures. It's calling for the schools to only resume in person once it's safe.
A petition has generated more than 35,000 signatures. It's calling for the schools to only resume in person once it's safe.
Businesses change, adapt to survive coronavirus pandemic
Solorzano's Pizza in Sarasota is offering hard to find products for sale and planning on turning the dining room into an Italian market to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic.
Solorzano's Pizza in Sarasota is offering hard to find products for sale and planning on turning the dining room into an Italian market to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic.
Protecting the homeless becomes fight between Sarasota County, city leaders
The novel coronavirus has re-ignited a nearly 10-year-old argument over what to do about the homeless in Sarasota. The city wants the county to help shelter the homeless until the pandemic passes. But the sheriff says the city blew its chance years ago.
The novel coronavirus has re-ignited a nearly 10-year-old argument over what to do about the homeless in Sarasota. The city wants the county to help shelter the homeless until the pandemic passes. But the sheriff says the city blew its chance years ago.
Backyard gardening can help relieve 'stay at home' stress
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Blueberry farms offer big discounts for anyone willing to pick their own
At Albritton Fruit Farms, 60,000 blueberry plants with fruit ripe and ready to pick, cover 25 acres of land off State Road 72 in Sarasota, but there's nowhere for the berries to be sold.
At Albritton Fruit Farms, 60,000 blueberry plants with fruit ripe and ready to pick, cover 25 acres of land off State Road 72 in Sarasota, but there's nowhere for the berries to be sold.
From makeup to music, businesses offer services online to help you stay busy
Many folks are spending a lot of time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has proven difficult for some who need to stay busy.
Many folks are spending a lot of time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has proven difficult for some who need to stay busy.
Ill-fated cruise ships given approval to dock in Florida; Sarasota couples among passengers
Passengers aboard two cruise ships that have had coronavirus cases and deaths have been given the green light to disembark at a Florida port. Two Sarasota couples are among those who will disembark at Port Everglades in Broward County.
Passengers aboard two cruise ships that have had coronavirus cases and deaths have been given the green light to disembark at a Florida port. Two Sarasota couples are among those who will disembark at Port Everglades in Broward County.
Family losing hope for Sarasota couple sick and stuck on cruise ship off Florida coast
The 31-day cruise was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Gloria and Bill Weed left with another Sarasota couple in early March. They flew to Buenos Aires where they boarded the Zaandam for a South American cruise.
The 31-day cruise was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Gloria and Bill Weed left with another Sarasota couple in early March. They flew to Buenos Aires where they boarded the Zaandam for a South American cruise.
Bradenton grandfather of 11 dies of COVID-19 after returning from cruise
A cruise aboard the Costa Luminosa turned into the worst-case scenario for Tom Sheehan, his wife, and their two friends.
A cruise aboard the Costa Luminosa turned into the worst-case scenario for Tom Sheehan, his wife, and their two friends.
Sarasota boat ramps, Bird Key Park parking lot to close Sunday
City-owned boat ramps, 10th Street boat ramps and City Island boat ramps, as well as the Bird Key Park parking lot will close to the public effective Sunday, March 29 at 6 a.m. as part of emergency orders related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
City-owned boat ramps, 10th Street boat ramps and City Island boat ramps, as well as the Bird Key Park parking lot will close to the public effective Sunday, March 29 at 6 a.m. as part of emergency orders related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Ford donates 500 face shields to Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital received 500 plastic, FDA-approved face shields from Ford on Friday.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital received 500 plastic, FDA-approved face shields from Ford on Friday.
Ringling Bridge lights up in patriotic sign of solidarity against COVID-19
The Ringling Bridge in Sarasota boasted a patriotic palette as it lit up in red, white and blue Wednesday night.
The Ringling Bridge in Sarasota boasted a patriotic palette as it lit up in red, white and blue Wednesday night.
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at Sarasota Memorial from COVID-19 complications
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Driver found dead after crashing into Sarasota home, police say
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a man after he crashed into a home, they said.
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a man after he crashed into a home, they said.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital physician tests positive for COVID-19
The physician has been in self-quarantine since late Tuesday after coming in close contact with a community member who tested positive for COVID-19.
The physician has been in self-quarantine since late Tuesday after coming in close contact with a community member who tested positive for COVID-19.