U.S. 41 reopens in Sarasota after crash kills pedestrian
Sarasota police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian, shutting down U.S. 41 in both directions at one point early Tuesday.
Sarasota police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian, shutting down U.S. 41 in both directions at one point early Tuesday.
Suspected gunman accused in 2017 double murder at Longboat Key’s Zota Beach Resort charged
Longboat Key police have made another arrest in the 2017 double murder at the Zota Beach Resort. This time they say they charged the man who pulled the trigger.
Longboat Key police have made another arrest in the 2017 double murder at the Zota Beach Resort. This time they say they charged the man who pulled the trigger.
Police seize guns, drugs and make nearly 40 arrests during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III
Nearly 40 people have been arrested, and Sarasota police seized dozens of guns, some illegal, and pounds of illegal drugs during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III, a joint operation with the ATF.
Nearly 40 people have been arrested, and Sarasota police seized dozens of guns, some illegal, and pounds of illegal drugs during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III, a joint operation with the ATF.
Governor DeSantis touts Florida's top ranking for religious liberty in new report
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida is ranked No. 1 for protecting religious liberty by the First Liberty Institute.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida is ranked No. 1 for protecting religious liberty by the First Liberty Institute.
Lido Beach renourishment to start by the end of the year
Millions of dollars of federal funding has been secured for Lido Key beach renourishment project.
Millions of dollars of federal funding has been secured for Lido Key beach renourishment project.
Sarasota officer pulls unconscious driver from burning car
The Sarasota Police Department is praising one of its officers after pulling an unconscious driver from a burning car after witnessing a car crash at the SR 45 and SR 683 split on June 30.
The Sarasota Police Department is praising one of its officers after pulling an unconscious driver from a burning car after witnessing a car crash at the SR 45 and SR 683 split on June 30.
"You have to be cautious", homeowners prepare for rainy holiday weekend
The extra rain heading to Tampa Bay later this week has local officials preparing for potential flooding.
The extra rain heading to Tampa Bay later this week has local officials preparing for potential flooding.
Legacy Trail pedestrian bridge over Clark Road opens ahead of the 4th of July holiday
Cheers could be heard and thumbs up seen. A new pedestrian bridge over Clark Road opened Wednesday morning in Sarasota County.
Cheers could be heard and thumbs up seen. A new pedestrian bridge over Clark Road opened Wednesday morning in Sarasota County.
Children showcase their art at Art Center Sarasota's summer camps
Each week, kids and teens get to create amateur art surrounded by professional pieces at Art Center Sarasota's summer camps.
Each week, kids and teens get to create amateur art surrounded by professional pieces at Art Center Sarasota's summer camps.
Sarasota County addresses Phillippi Creek concerns as residents brace for hurricane season
Sarasota County public work's director said there is a plan and funds ready for dredging, but the U.S Army Corps of Engineers needs to approve permit.
Sarasota County public work's director said there is a plan and funds ready for dredging, but the U.S Army Corps of Engineers needs to approve permit.
Humane Society of Sarasota County surpasses goal during mega adoption event
The Humane Society of Sarasota County had 105 adoptions within two days of the Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption event.
The Humane Society of Sarasota County had 105 adoptions within two days of the Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption event.
Sarasota's 'Calls for Walls' helping spread art across the city
The City of Sarasota is seeking walls with high visibility and artists to help bring murals to life.
The City of Sarasota is seeking walls with high visibility and artists to help bring murals to life.
Mote Aquarium closing date announced ahead of transition to new Mote SEA. Here's the timeline
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has announced when Mote Aquarium on City Island will close to the public, allowing for a transitional period before the new Mote SEA opens.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has announced when Mote Aquarium on City Island will close to the public, allowing for a transitional period before the new Mote SEA opens.
911 calls released in deadly Lido Key jet ski crash
911 calls have been released from the jet ski crash that killed 19-year-old Baltimore Orioles player Luis Guevara.
911 calls have been released from the jet ski crash that killed 19-year-old Baltimore Orioles player Luis Guevara.
MOTE Marine Laboratory heads up seagrass initiative as other scientists call for water quality improvements
Seagrass plays a vital part in not only protecting Florida shorelines from erosion, but it also helps the underwater ecosystem thrive.
Seagrass plays a vital part in not only protecting Florida shorelines from erosion, but it also helps the underwater ecosystem thrive.
Thousands descend on Sarasota County for US Rowing National Championships
They are the top athletes in youth rowing, and they’re coming from across the country to Nathan Benderson park this weekend. One day you could even see them in the Olympics. From Thursday to Sunday, the public can come out and watch the US Rowing Youth National Championship.
They are the top athletes in youth rowing, and they’re coming from across the country to Nathan Benderson park this weekend. One day you could even see them in the Olympics. From Thursday to Sunday, the public can come out and watch the US Rowing Youth National Championship.
Woman creates art from old cardboard material
When artist Patricia Pettit sees a pile of old cardboard, she doesn't see trash. She sees possibilities.
When artist Patricia Pettit sees a pile of old cardboard, she doesn't see trash. She sees possibilities.
Sarasota 13-year-old boxer heads to Junior Olympic Nationals
In the ring, Larian Jackson doesn't just feel at home, he feels connected to his family.
In the ring, Larian Jackson doesn't just feel at home, he feels connected to his family.
Undocumented Sarasota college student detained by ICE in Texas, family pleads for her return
The family of an undocumented Sarasota college student is pleading for her to come back home after she was arrested and taken into ICE custody.
The family of an undocumented Sarasota college student is pleading for her to come back home after she was arrested and taken into ICE custody.
City of Sarasota parking garages to go 'gateless'
Changes are coming to Sarasota's parking garages with some new technology. City officials are hoping it makes parking much smoother for residents and visitors.
Changes are coming to Sarasota's parking garages with some new technology. City officials are hoping it makes parking much smoother for residents and visitors.



















