North Port couple dons dino costumes to greet foster kids after first day of riding the bus
A North Port couple wanted to make their foster kids' first day of riding the school bus a memorable one -- by greeting the girls while dressed in T-Rex costumes.
A North Port couple wanted to make their foster kids' first day of riding the school bus a memorable one -- by greeting the girls while dressed in T-Rex costumes.
Beach renourishment project stirs rare shells onto Lido Beach
In the water and on land, people on Lido Beach are spending a lot of time looking down. A renourishment project has uncovered mounds of shells and pushed them onshore, stretching more than a mile long.
In the water and on land, people on Lido Beach are spending a lot of time looking down. A renourishment project has uncovered mounds of shells and pushed them onshore, stretching more than a mile long.
Barricaded man in Sarasota home arrested; women and child are safe, police say
A barricaded man was taken into custody Monday morning. Police said a woman and child were also inside the home during the ordeal, and are safe.
A barricaded man was taken into custody Monday morning. Police said a woman and child were also inside the home during the ordeal, and are safe.
43-year-old man dies following stabbing in Sarasota, police say
Sarasota police detectives said they are trying to investigate the events that led up to the stabbing death of a 43-year-old man.
Sarasota police detectives said they are trying to investigate the events that led up to the stabbing death of a 43-year-old man.
Sarasota police detain 1 as they conduct death investigation
The Sarasota Police Department said it has detained one person while conducting a death investigation at 10 South Lime Avenue.
The Sarasota Police Department said it has detained one person while conducting a death investigation at 10 South Lime Avenue.
Man accused of raping two women at Sarasota park
Police in Sarasota say they’ve arrested the man who approached two different women and then raped them at Fredd Atkins Park earlier this year.
Police in Sarasota say they’ve arrested the man who approached two different women and then raped them at Fredd Atkins Park earlier this year.
City of Venice approves ordinance requiring face coverings
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
Sarasota schools in need of additional instruments for band students
Bell coverings will act as a face mask for instruments and students will wear masks that allow them to play. Classrooms will also be spaced out. But music teachers need additional instruments for students. This year they cannot be shared.
Bell coverings will act as a face mask for instruments and students will wear masks that allow them to play. Classrooms will also be spaced out. But music teachers need additional instruments for students. This year they cannot be shared.
Families turning to ‘learning pods’ as alternative to in-person schooling
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
Detectives: Fraudster used fake ID to sell home belonging to part-time Florida resident
A for sale sign lured potential buyers to a home listed for just over $97,000 in Sarasota County, but detectives say the seller, Vernon Lavoie is a con-artist.
A for sale sign lured potential buyers to a home listed for just over $97,000 in Sarasota County, but detectives say the seller, Vernon Lavoie is a con-artist.
Sarasota man, 21, accused of separate sexual relationships with 13-year-old twins
Deputies in Sarasota arrested a 21-year-old man accused of having separate sexual relationships with 13-year-old twin sisters.
Deputies in Sarasota arrested a 21-year-old man accused of having separate sexual relationships with 13-year-old twin sisters.
Voters may still cast ballot in person, even after voting by mail
Polls open bright and early Tuesday morning for the Florida Primary Election Day. Hundreds of thousands cast their votes early and there has been a massive increase in votes cast by mail.
Polls open bright and early Tuesday morning for the Florida Primary Election Day. Hundreds of thousands cast their votes early and there has been a massive increase in votes cast by mail.
Red Cross needs committed volunteers before a hurricane strikes
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
Gun violence rising in the US; Bay Area law enforcement see impacts locally
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
How Manatee and Sarasota schools are planning for school during a pandemic
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
Protective dog vests donated to North Port police K9s
Several North Port police K9s are sporting new protective vests made just for dogs, thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization.
Several North Port police K9s are sporting new protective vests made just for dogs, thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization.
Some Bay Area students back to classroom, others wait for plan
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for several private schools in the Bay Area. At the same time, public schools are ironing out their plans to welcome students back, in-person or virtually, in the coming weeks.
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for several private schools in the Bay Area. At the same time, public schools are ironing out their plans to welcome students back, in-person or virtually, in the coming weeks.
Sarasota police find missing, endangered man
Sarasota police have safely located a man who was reported missing around noon on Wednesday.
Sarasota police have safely located a man who was reported missing around noon on Wednesday.
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.