Charges filed against man accused of spray-painting anti-Semitic graffiti at 2 Sarasota temples
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office announced it is charging Vincent Martinez, 21, in connection with recent anti-Semitic graffiti at two Jewish temples in Sarasota.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office announced it is charging Vincent Martinez, 21, in connection with recent anti-Semitic graffiti at two Jewish temples in Sarasota.
Mote Marine scientists explore depths of 'blue hole' in dive off Sarasota coast
Newly released footage shows scientists from the Mote Marine Laboratory diving in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida to explore a 350-foot-deep “blue hole” on the ocean floor.
Newly released footage shows scientists from the Mote Marine Laboratory diving in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida to explore a 350-foot-deep “blue hole” on the ocean floor.
Mote scientists join expedition to investigate gulf's mysterious 'blue holes'
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
'Beloved' teacher at Sarasota High dies after contracting COVID-19, principal says
There's not enough time possible to describe Robert Shackelford.
There's not enough time possible to describe Robert Shackelford.
Port Charlotte couple accused of exploiting elderly man out of hundreds of thousands of dollars
Rozana and Joaquin Venegas, a married couple from Port Charlotte, have been arrested and charged for attempting to exploit an elderly man they were caring for out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Rozana and Joaquin Venegas, a married couple from Port Charlotte, have been arrested and charged for attempting to exploit an elderly man they were caring for out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Sarasota deputies safely find 102-year-old woman reported missing
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has safely located a 102-year-old woman who was reported missing.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has safely located a 102-year-old woman who was reported missing.
Yard-waste pickup on hold for some Sarasota County residents
Residents in unincorporated Sarasota County will lose yard-waste pickup for a few weeks because of COVID-19.
Residents in unincorporated Sarasota County will lose yard-waste pickup for a few weeks because of COVID-19.
Despite expedited shipment, remdesivir in short supply at Sarasota hospital to treat COVID-19 patients
An expedited supply of remdesivir came in last night, but Sarasota Memorial Hospital says it will only treat six COVID-19 patients. Twenty-eight are in the ICU.
An expedited supply of remdesivir came in last night, but Sarasota Memorial Hospital says it will only treat six COVID-19 patients. Twenty-eight are in the ICU.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is out of COVID-19 drug remdesivir, plasma from recovered patients
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is out of two treatments touted as being most effective in the fight against COVID-19.
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is out of two treatments touted as being most effective in the fight against COVID-19.
Investigators look to identify man seen painting swastikas on two Sarasota temples
Two temples in Sarasota were vandalized overnight. Sarasota County deputies believe the same man targeted both buildings and hope someone recognizes him and turns him in.
Two temples in Sarasota were vandalized overnight. Sarasota County deputies believe the same man targeted both buildings and hope someone recognizes him and turns him in.
Sarasota County School Board pushes back opening date to August 31
Sarasota County's school board had some difficult decisions to make during Tuesday's meeting. At the center of it all is the need for a plan to get kids back in the classroom by August, as required by the Department of Education.
Sarasota County's school board had some difficult decisions to make during Tuesday's meeting. At the center of it all is the need for a plan to get kids back in the classroom by August, as required by the Department of Education.
Instead of mandating masks, Venice leaders urge residents to wear face coverings
In Sarasota County, city officials within Venice met to consider a mask mandate, but instead passed a resolution urging residents to wear face coverings inside and outside when they can't social distance.
In Sarasota County, city officials within Venice met to consider a mask mandate, but instead passed a resolution urging residents to wear face coverings inside and outside when they can't social distance.
Sarasota Military Academy students participate in voluntary school contact tracing program
Through its Operation Outbreak, Sarasota Military Academy students have proven they have the tools to face COVID-19.
Through its Operation Outbreak, Sarasota Military Academy students have proven they have the tools to face COVID-19.
Clinical trial for double-antibody COVID-19 treatment underway at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of three medical facilities in the state participating in a clinical trial, testing a new dual-action antibody treatment on patients infected with COVID-19.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of three medical facilities in the state participating in a clinical trial, testing a new dual-action antibody treatment on patients infected with COVID-19.
After 102 days in the hospital battling COVID-19 Sarasota man returns home
Lila Huse watched as emergency crews in full hazmat suits put her husband on a gurney and into an ambulance. She wondered if this was the last time she’d see him alive.
Lila Huse watched as emergency crews in full hazmat suits put her husband on a gurney and into an ambulance. She wondered if this was the last time she’d see him alive.
Line cook at Sarasota's Lucky Pelican dies after testing positive for the coronavirus
The staff and customers of Lucky Pelican Bistro in Lakewood Ranch are suffering after the loss of their beloved line cook, Mario.
The staff and customers of Lucky Pelican Bistro in Lakewood Ranch are suffering after the loss of their beloved line cook, Mario.
North Lido Beach reopens after military marking round was found
Sarasota police officers have reopened the North Lido Beach parking area and a section of the beach after a potentially explosive device was found near some trashcans.
Sarasota police officers have reopened the North Lido Beach parking area and a section of the beach after a potentially explosive device was found near some trashcans.
Governor says help is on the way, dispatching 100 nurses to Bay Area hospitals
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the state is sending 100 nurses to the Tampa Bay area to help hospitals handle the surge of COVID-19 patients.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the state is sending 100 nurses to the Tampa Bay area to help hospitals handle the surge of COVID-19 patients.
More Bay Area HCA hospitals restrict inpatient elective surgeries, procedures as inpatient beds fill
HCA Healthcare West Florida Division announced its hospitals in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties will delay certain inpatient surgeries and procedures, effective Saturday, July 11, to free up capacity for COVID patients.
HCA Healthcare West Florida Division announced its hospitals in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties will delay certain inpatient surgeries and procedures, effective Saturday, July 11, to free up capacity for COVID patients.
Manatee County reports 44% increase in opioid overdoses since last year
There is a hidden epidemic within the coronavirus pandemic. A spike in drug overdoses is being reported nationwide and the American Medical Association recently issued a warning saying opioid deaths have increased in more than 30 states.
There is a hidden epidemic within the coronavirus pandemic. A spike in drug overdoses is being reported nationwide and the American Medical Association recently issued a warning saying opioid deaths have increased in more than 30 states.