NAACP reenacts beach caravan that led to the integration of Lido Beach
Sixty-five years ago the first car caravan and wade-in protest was held at Lido Beach to fight for integration.
Sixty-five years ago the first car caravan and wade-in protest was held at Lido Beach to fight for integration.
Venice police searching for missing woman
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home on Sept. 30.
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home on Sept. 30.
82-year-old fatally shoots woman at Nokomis mobile home park, deputies say
A woman was found shot to death inside the office of a Nokomis mobile home and Sarasota County deputies say an 82-year-old man, who was facing eviction, was the killer.
A woman was found shot to death inside the office of a Nokomis mobile home and Sarasota County deputies say an 82-year-old man, who was facing eviction, was the killer.
Crowley Museum needs help reconnecting Florida's past with future generations
The Crowley Museum in Sarasota County has become a hidden gem, giving families a chance to get outside and have some socially distanced education and fun.
The Crowley Museum in Sarasota County has become a hidden gem, giving families a chance to get outside and have some socially distanced education and fun.
NAACP commemorates 65th anniversary of beach caravan to integrate Sarasota beaches
In 1955 Sarasota's NAACP president, Neil Humphrey organized beach caravans and wade-ins with residents. The caravans continued for 10 years.
In 1955 Sarasota's NAACP president, Neil Humphrey organized beach caravans and wade-ins with residents. The caravans continued for 10 years.
Distracted driver hits North Port EMS crew head-on, officials say
Getting behind the wheel of any fire engine or EMS rig comes with a certain level of risk, but distracted drivers should not be one of them.
Getting behind the wheel of any fire engine or EMS rig comes with a certain level of risk, but distracted drivers should not be one of them.
Mother of three fatally shot while children were home, North Port police say
A woman was shot and killed inside a North Port home, police said, and while here children were inside the residence at the time of the murder, they didn't witness the act.
A woman was shot and killed inside a North Port home, police said, and while here children were inside the residence at the time of the murder, they didn't witness the act.
Lakewood Ranch ice cream shop boasts 85 flavors made using Florida dairy
It started off with a guy making homemade ice cream in his garage. Now the man behind this sweet treat made in Tampa Bay has opened his very first Lickity Splits Ice Cream shop.
It started off with a guy making homemade ice cream in his garage. Now the man behind this sweet treat made in Tampa Bay has opened his very first Lickity Splits Ice Cream shop.
Sarasota Memorial lifting certain visitation restrictions
Sarasota Memorial Hospital plans to lift some of its restrictions put in place during the pandemic, and will allow visits for non-coronavirus patients starting Monday afternoon.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital plans to lift some of its restrictions put in place during the pandemic, and will allow visits for non-coronavirus patients starting Monday afternoon.
Bay Area restaurants adapt as governor lifts COVID-19 capacity restrictions
Restaurant owners are navigating a new way of keeping staff and customers safe.
Restaurant owners are navigating a new way of keeping staff and customers safe.
After 30 years of service, retiring Sarasota officer offers perspective on police relations
Retired Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Eric Bolden received a heartfelt 'thank you' from officers, co-workers and friends Tuesday upon his retirement.
Retired Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Eric Bolden received a heartfelt 'thank you' from officers, co-workers and friends Tuesday upon his retirement.
Venice hopes 'positivity walls' will build a better community
Outside the Sky Family YMCA in Venice, colorful tags hang from a lattice wall. Each carries a powerful message.
Outside the Sky Family YMCA in Venice, colorful tags hang from a lattice wall. Each carries a powerful message.
Man accused of assaulting woman in Sarasota subdivision may be linked to 5 other cases, deputies say
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a woman said she was assaulted by a man while she was walking her dog in the Meadows subdivision.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a woman said she was assaulted by a man while she was walking her dog in the Meadows subdivision.
Organ donor honored while making final trip through hallways of Doctors Hospital
Hospital workers lined the hallways to honor a patient whose final act saved five other lives.
Hospital workers lined the hallways to honor a patient whose final act saved five other lives.
Sarasota police investigating homicide, searching for suspect
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed on Thursday.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed on Thursday.
Sarasota clarifies congressman's claim about future of controversial 'Unconditional Surrender' statue
The city of Sarasota found itself doing a bit of damage control Wednesday, releasing a statement regarding the future of the embattled 'Unconditional Surrender' statue near Bayfront Park.
The city of Sarasota found itself doing a bit of damage control Wednesday, releasing a statement regarding the future of the embattled 'Unconditional Surrender' statue near Bayfront Park.
Skimming devices found at two Sarasota gas stations
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about credit card skimmers found at two gas stations in Sarasota.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about credit card skimmers found at two gas stations in Sarasota.
Boys and Girls Club offers alternative to remote learning in Sarasota County
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
Rip current dangers keep lifeguards on high alert along Gulf Coast beaches
For beachgoers, getting their toes in the sand is a treat, but this week brings more danger than the gulf typically presents. Signs warning about rip currents are a must-read for locals and visitors.
For beachgoers, getting their toes in the sand is a treat, but this week brings more danger than the gulf typically presents. Signs warning about rip currents are a must-read for locals and visitors.
Fort Myers man used Sarasota resident's identity to apply for a car loan, police say
A Fort Myers man found himself behind bars after he knowingly used another person's identity to not only purcahse a power-sports vehicle, but to take out a loan to purchase another vehicle, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A Fort Myers man found himself behind bars after he knowingly used another person's identity to not only purcahse a power-sports vehicle, but to take out a loan to purchase another vehicle, according to the Sarasota Police Department.