'Queen of the Night' blooms in Sarasota, attracts crowd at viewing party
Hundreds of people came out to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota on Thursday night to watch a bloom that only happens once a year.
Hundreds of people came out to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota on Thursday night to watch a bloom that only happens once a year.
Gov. DeSantis signs laws cracking down on squatters in Florida
Squatting is a growing problem nationwide, including in Florida, and a state law passed last year aimed at protecting homeowners from squatters.
Squatting is a growing problem nationwide, including in Florida, and a state law passed last year aimed at protecting homeowners from squatters.
Sarasota researcher discovers four new species of airplants in South American rainforest
It's a discovery more than 15 years in the making.
It's a discovery more than 15 years in the making.
Preservation or replacement? Sarasota County looks at options for Blackburn Point Swing Bridge
In South Sarasota County, you will find a piece of history that will take you back to old Florida.
In South Sarasota County, you will find a piece of history that will take you back to old Florida.
Sarasota recognized for being a 'Smart City' as AI helps keep an eye on drivers, pedestrians
The City of Sarasota is being recognized with an international award for the work it’s doing to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, as well.
The City of Sarasota is being recognized with an international award for the work it’s doing to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, as well.
'Stay sober and don't be an idiot:' advice to keep you safe on Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start of summer.
Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start of summer.
Mote Marine's largest single snook release happens in waters of Sarasota
Recreational salt water fishing brings in around $10 million each year to the state of Florida.
Recreational salt water fishing brings in around $10 million each year to the state of Florida.
Investigation underway after police shoot at aggressive dog in Sarasota
An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured.
An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured.
5 Miami men charged after 2023 hit-and-run that killed Sarasota man, SCSO
Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Sarasota police looking for suspects after golf cart theft at Marie Selby Gardens
Sarasota police are looking for the people responsible for stealing a golf cart at Marie Selby Gardens early on Saturday morning.
Sarasota police are looking for the people responsible for stealing a golf cart at Marie Selby Gardens early on Saturday morning.
Sarasota club brings model train enthusiasts together to share their passion
When the Vermont Toy Museum became the Sarasota Toy Museum, a model-train fixture needed to be moved as well.
When the Vermont Toy Museum became the Sarasota Toy Museum, a model-train fixture needed to be moved as well.
Sarasota man arrested in connection with deadly shooting
A suspect was arrested a little over a week after a deadly shooting in Sarasota, according to deputies.
A suspect was arrested a little over a week after a deadly shooting in Sarasota, according to deputies.
Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia
Entering the Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia, and that’s exactly what the staff want visitors to experience.
Entering the Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia, and that’s exactly what the staff want visitors to experience.
Drugs, guns & cash found in string of Sarasota busts leading to 5 arrests
A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.
A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.
Heroes’ Village bringing first-of-its-kind veteran housing to Sarasota
It takes a village, and that's exactly what's behind the affordable housing project, Heroes' Village, which is located in Sarasota's Newtown area. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon on the finished project.
It takes a village, and that's exactly what's behind the affordable housing project, Heroes' Village, which is located in Sarasota's Newtown area. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon on the finished project.
Police who boarded unmanned Sarasota boat stress importance of engine cut-off switches
The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important.
The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important.
Video: Florida officer leaps onto runaway boat after man thrown overboard
A man was thrown from a boat on Monday in Sarasota, causing the boat to go unmanned until an officer jumped onto the runaway vessel and stopped it.
A man was thrown from a boat on Monday in Sarasota, causing the boat to go unmanned until an officer jumped onto the runaway vessel and stopped it.
Two people shot at Sarasota home after altercation, 1 dead: SCSO
Two people were shot after an altercation at a Sarasota home early on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Two people were shot after an altercation at a Sarasota home early on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Hundreds attend town hall on potential New College takeover of Ringling Museum of Art
Hundreds of community members attended the "Citizens to Protect The Ringling" group's town hall to learn more about a proposed transfer of management from Florida State University to New College.
Hundreds of community members attended the "Citizens to Protect The Ringling" group's town hall to learn more about a proposed transfer of management from Florida State University to New College.
Sarasota doctor arrested for sexual battery, police believe there may be more potential victims
He was supposed to be treating patients for pain and trauma, but the Sarasota Police Department said Dr. Stephen Feig committed sexual battery on a woman who trusted him. The charges date back to 2023, and police believe there are additional victims that have yet to come forward.
He was supposed to be treating patients for pain and trauma, but the Sarasota Police Department said Dr. Stephen Feig committed sexual battery on a woman who trusted him. The charges date back to 2023, and police believe there are additional victims that have yet to come forward.