Venice men honored for saving woman from sinking car
Two strangers were brought together by fate.
Two strangers were brought together by fate.
'I know I can do this': 40 Carrots builds family bonds through play
At the 40 Carrots Family Center in Sarasota, moms are learning how to bond with their babies through play.
At the 40 Carrots Family Center in Sarasota, moms are learning how to bond with their babies through play.
Beachgoers, business owners hope red tide doesn't get worse
Red tide has since registered in low amounts off Siesta Key Beach. In Venice and Nokomis, it's medium to high counts. An east wind has kept dead fish away, but 30 miles off north Venice, a fish kill of grouper was reported to the FWC.
Red tide has since registered in low amounts off Siesta Key Beach. In Venice and Nokomis, it's medium to high counts. An east wind has kept dead fish away, but 30 miles off north Venice, a fish kill of grouper was reported to the FWC.
Credit card skimmers found at Sarasota 7-Eleven
Police in Sarasota say credit card skimmers were pulled from two gas pumps at a station along North Tuttle Avenue.
Police in Sarasota say credit card skimmers were pulled from two gas pumps at a station along North Tuttle Avenue.
Shooting leaves 2 injured in Sarasota, police say
Police in Sarasota are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Sunday night.
Police in Sarasota are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Sunday night.
Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution proposed by Sarasota County commissioner
Sarasota County could declare itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary.
Sarasota County could declare itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary.
"Operation" inventor sold game for $500; fans raise $30,000 for his real operation
He created "Operation" based on childhood experience and then sold the idea for $500. But when he needed an operation himself, the internet came through.
He created "Operation" based on childhood experience and then sold the idea for $500. But when he needed an operation himself, the internet came through.
FWC: High concentrations of red tide detected in Sarasota County
Red tide is back in the Tampa Bay Area. The latest testing from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirms high concentrations of Karenia brevis, the red tide organism, along parts of the Sarasota shoreline, including areas around Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach.
Red tide is back in the Tampa Bay Area. The latest testing from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirms high concentrations of Karenia brevis, the red tide organism, along parts of the Sarasota shoreline, including areas around Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach.
Census workers easing fears, promoting new online option
The New Year brings a new decade and a new count of every man, woman, and child in the country.
The New Year brings a new decade and a new count of every man, woman, and child in the country.
Superintendent says he will resign if given new job with $170K salary; says it's not a 'golden parachute'
At the center of a special school board meeting in Sarasota County, Superintendent Todd Bowden and his lack of action after Cheraina Bonner came forward with allegations of sexual harassment.
At the center of a special school board meeting in Sarasota County, Superintendent Todd Bowden and his lack of action after Cheraina Bonner came forward with allegations of sexual harassment.
Signs warn of red tide's return to Venice Beach
So far, the levels are registering at "low" to "medium" counts, which means the water still looks clear. That's why officials are posting those signs -- so beachgoers are aware red tide is present, even though they can't see it.
So far, the levels are registering at "low" to "medium" counts, which means the water still looks clear. That's why officials are posting those signs -- so beachgoers are aware red tide is present, even though they can't see it.
Sarasota driver suspected of DUI arrested after crashing Jeep into water
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing a Jeep into the water along the Sarasota Bayfront, police said.
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing a Jeep into the water along the Sarasota Bayfront, police said.
Medicare website now includes nursing home ratings, complaints
Last year, Beverly Rowe faced a difficult future. Her husband survived a stroke but needed care from a nursing home. She researched and toured facilities before making a choice.
Last year, Beverly Rowe faced a difficult future. Her husband survived a stroke but needed care from a nursing home. She researched and toured facilities before making a choice.
"Crazy": Number of prohibited firearms at Bay Area airports doubled in October, TSA says
Airport security officers at Bay Area airports are collecting a record number of firearms, according to statistics released by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Airport security officers at Bay Area airports are collecting a record number of firearms, according to statistics released by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Investigator's report faults Sarasota County school administrators over harassment claim
A third-party investigation into Sarasota County schools assistant superintendent and chief operating officer Jeff Maultsby has been released. The investigation came after Cheraina Bonner brought forward allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and threats.
A third-party investigation into Sarasota County schools assistant superintendent and chief operating officer Jeff Maultsby has been released. The investigation came after Cheraina Bonner brought forward allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and threats.
Venice driver, trapped for hours in partially-submerged vehicle, rescued by kayaker and paddleboarder
A driver spent the night trapped inside her partially-submerged vehicle in Venice, only escaping because two good Samaritans -- a paddleboarder and kayaker -- wanted to head out on the water following morning.
A driver spent the night trapped inside her partially-submerged vehicle in Venice, only escaping because two good Samaritans -- a paddleboarder and kayaker -- wanted to head out on the water following morning.
Undercover buys take more than 80 guns, 95 suspects off Sarasota streets
Sarasota police knew they had a problem after responding to more than 30 shootings in a six-month period. The police department said guns were fueling the violent crime surge, so they launched an undercover operation to get them off the streets.
Sarasota police knew they had a problem after responding to more than 30 shootings in a six-month period. The police department said guns were fueling the violent crime surge, so they launched an undercover operation to get them off the streets.
Program gets students growing: Harvests benefit 67 Sarasota County cafeterias
Parts of this curriculum can be learned from a book, but most of it comes from hands-on experience. Flowers, okra, gourds, and tomatoes take the place of term papers and multiple choice exams.
Parts of this curriculum can be learned from a book, but most of it comes from hands-on experience. Flowers, okra, gourds, and tomatoes take the place of term papers and multiple choice exams.
Olympic hopefuls race for spot on Team USA in Sarasota
More than 300 racers will compete this weekend at Sarasota BMX for a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
More than 300 racers will compete this weekend at Sarasota BMX for a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Rare crocodile snapped up outside Englewood home
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says an Animal Resources officer trapped a croc, which was about 6 feet long, and turned it over to Florida Fish & Wildlife for relocation.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says an Animal Resources officer trapped a croc, which was about 6 feet long, and turned it over to Florida Fish & Wildlife for relocation.