Thousands descend on Sarasota County for US Rowing National Championships

They are the top athletes in youth rowing, and they’re coming from across the country to Nathan Benderson park this weekend. One day you could even see them in the Olympics. From Thursday to Sunday, the public can come out and watch the US Rowing Youth National Championship.

Woman creates art from old cardboard material

When artist Patricia Pettit sees a pile of old cardboard, she doesn't see trash. She sees possibilities. 

Sarasota County residents concerned about clogged drainage ditches: ‘Everybody is getting a little panicked'

Residents living off Sawyer Road say ditches supposed to carry water out of neighborhoods and into Sarasota’s Phillippi Creek are clogged with weeds, trees and debris and they want help before another hurricane arrives. 

7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint, Sarasota deputies searching for suspect

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who deputies say walked into a 7-Eleven and pulled out a gun before getting away with cash.

Resident frustration grows as Sarasota County explores new stormwater department

Residents off of Bell Avenue in Sarasota County said ditches were covered with overgrown with weeds, trees and debris before last year's hurricane season, and it's only gotten worse. They nearly flooded last year, and they’re not alone. 

City of Sarasota parking garages to go 'gateless'

Changes are coming to Sarasota's parking garages with some new technology. City officials are hoping it makes parking much smoother for residents and visitors. 

'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.

Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road

Eight months later, the debris piles remain along with downed trees and parts of homes that were crumbled by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the new normal for those living on Manasota Key in South Sarasota County. 

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. 

Hawaiian company takes major step towards placing fish farm off Sarasota County's coast

A Hawaiian company that specializes in fish farms took a major step toward placing one off the coast of Sarasota County after receiving a permit from the federal government.