Reunion returns to Sarasota County elementary school where President Bush learned of 9/11 attacks
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
9/11 steel beam returns to Sarasota school where President Bush learned United States was under attack
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
Memorial Day weekend is coinciding with nesting season of threatened shorebird
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
Sarasota police credit major crime reduction to the impact of Real-Time Operations Center technology
Even with more people moving to the area and an ever-changing landscape, the city of Sarasota is seeing a decrease in crime. The Sarasota Police Department reports an 18% decrease in crime across the city.
Even with more people moving to the area and an ever-changing landscape, the city of Sarasota is seeing a decrease in crime. The Sarasota Police Department reports an 18% decrease in crime across the city.
Pope names Franciscan priest to lead Diocese of Venice as Bishop Dewane announces retirement
The Diocese of Venice is preparing for a change in leadership as Bishop Frank Dewane announces his retirement after 20 years of service.
The Diocese of Venice is preparing for a change in leadership as Bishop Frank Dewane announces his retirement after 20 years of service.
Sarasota County's new mosquito management facility features first-of-its-kind malaria testing program
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Sarasota police investigate death of child on Dixie Avenue
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a child found unresponsive Monday morning.
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a child found unresponsive Monday morning.
More than 1,500 young athletes compete in Sarasota for shot at U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals
It’s a race on the water that’s months in the making. At the U.S. Rowing’s Southwest Regional Youth Championships, 54 teams and more than 1500 athletes compete on the water. The top four teams in each event will advance to the national competition in Sarasota next month.
It’s a race on the water that’s months in the making. At the U.S. Rowing’s Southwest Regional Youth Championships, 54 teams and more than 1500 athletes compete on the water. The top four teams in each event will advance to the national competition in Sarasota next month.
North Port teacher accused of inappropriately touching students: 'Serious breach of trust’
An investigation since January into allegations of inappropriate conduct at Woodland Middle School ended Friday morning as North Port police led a 37-year-old math teacher away in handcuffs.
An investigation since January into allegations of inappropriate conduct at Woodland Middle School ended Friday morning as North Port police led a 37-year-old math teacher away in handcuffs.
Florida TikTok influencer accused of having child porn wanted to ‘try something new’: Affidavit
A TikTok influencer from Sarasota known for Looksmaxxing content is accused of having child pornography on his phone.
A TikTok influencer from Sarasota known for Looksmaxxing content is accused of having child pornography on his phone.
Sarasota considers expanding paid parking to 7 days a week
Paid parking in Sarasota could soon be working overtime. City leaders are considering an expansion of paid parking hours to seven days a week, running from 8 a.m. to midnight. The proposal also includes a $5 increase for most parking fines.
Paid parking in Sarasota could soon be working overtime. City leaders are considering an expansion of paid parking hours to seven days a week, running from 8 a.m. to midnight. The proposal also includes a $5 increase for most parking fines.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Warrick Dunn gives back to Sarasota family in his mother's honor
It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.
It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.
Sarasota City Commission rejects mediation deal for controversial 1260 North Palm high-rise plan
A development battle three years in the making was back before the Sarasota City Commission as downtown residents continued their fight against a proposal to build one of the tallest structures ever planned for the city.
A development battle three years in the making was back before the Sarasota City Commission as downtown residents continued their fight against a proposal to build one of the tallest structures ever planned for the city.
Sarasota neighbors gear up for continued fight against city’s tallest proposed tower: 'It has to stop'
A familiar battle over the future of the Sarasota skyline is heading back to City Hall, and neighbors are gearing up for a fight.
A familiar battle over the future of the Sarasota skyline is heading back to City Hall, and neighbors are gearing up for a fight.
Sarasota probationary police officer arrested, accused of kissing 16-year-old girl: Police
Sarasota police arrested a probationary police officer after he was accused of kissing a 16-year-old girl.
Sarasota police arrested a probationary police officer after he was accused of kissing a 16-year-old girl.
Sarasota senior fighting to keep her backyard shed after alleged violations
A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.
A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.
Venice police arrest man accused of urinating on merchandise causing $540 in damage
A man accused of damaging more than $500 worth of merchandise by urinating on it earlier this month has been arrested.
A man accused of damaging more than $500 worth of merchandise by urinating on it earlier this month has been arrested.
Sarasota school board enforces strict limits on student demonstrations, escalating free speech battle
A divided Sarasota County School Board narrowly approved a new student protest policy on Tuesday, a move many in the community link to recent demonstrations over immigration enforcement.
A divided Sarasota County School Board narrowly approved a new student protest policy on Tuesday, a move many in the community link to recent demonstrations over immigration enforcement.
Sarasota dancer with nonverbal autism shares his own language on the dance floor
Jordan Soriano has autism and is nonverbal, but that doesn't stop him from sharing his own language on the dance floor.
Jordan Soriano has autism and is nonverbal, but that doesn't stop him from sharing his own language on the dance floor.
Burn ban issued for Sarasota County due to severe drought conditions
Sarasota County officials issued a countywide burn ban effective Monday, citing severe drought conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires.
Sarasota County officials issued a countywide burn ban effective Monday, citing severe drought conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires.