Bradenton soldier laid to rest in Sarasota
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Astronomy groups push to recruit as hobby becomes less popular
Seventeen miles east of the bright lights of downtown Sarasota, a small group searches for a little perspective. The group's name is the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers.
Seventeen miles east of the bright lights of downtown Sarasota, a small group searches for a little perspective. The group's name is the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers.
Sarasota school board appoints temporary superintendent
Public concern pushed the Sarasota County School Board to a unanimous vote to part ways with now-former Superintendent Dr. Todd Bowden.
Public concern pushed the Sarasota County School Board to a unanimous vote to part ways with now-former Superintendent Dr. Todd Bowden.
Middle school teacher arrested after multiple accusations of inappropriately touching students
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
At Brookside Middle School, female students said something happening inside Maxwell Guss's classroom wasn't right. Investigators say their suspicions were not the result of paranoia - and administrators may have failed to report allegations of misconduct as far back as 2017, when Guss worked at a high school.
Professional kitchen space rental helps chefs get started without the overhead
Getting a business off the ground is hard, but any chef will tell you, starting a restaurant is one of the most difficult.
Getting a business off the ground is hard, but any chef will tell you, starting a restaurant is one of the most difficult.
Plane fire shuts down Venice air traffic
Two people escaped a small plane just before it went up in flames at a Venice airport Sunday afternoon.
Two people escaped a small plane just before it went up in flames at a Venice airport Sunday afternoon.
Bay Area students have access to kits used by students during LA school shooting
Seconds matter in life-or-death situations and uncontrolled bleeding is the No. 1 cause of death in trauma situations. Bay Area schools are taking steps to make sure students have the tools to help save a life.
Seconds matter in life-or-death situations and uncontrolled bleeding is the No. 1 cause of death in trauma situations. Bay Area schools are taking steps to make sure students have the tools to help save a life.
All southbound lanes of I-75 reopen in Sarasota after crane collided with overpass
All lanes of Interstate 75 reopened after a dump truck towing an excavator damaged an overpass.
All lanes of Interstate 75 reopened after a dump truck towing an excavator damaged an overpass.
One lane of I-75 reopens in Sarasota after crash involving overpass
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, the crash is at the Proctor Road overpass. A tractor-trailer may have damaged the span there.
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, the crash is at the Proctor Road overpass. A tractor-trailer may have damaged the span there.
DeMarcay Hotel, Roth Cigar Factory to be preserved, developed at the same time
Sitting along Palm Avenue in Sarasota, the DeMarcay Hotel is bound to catch your eye. Built in the 1920s, it was once a masterpiece of Sarasota.
Sitting along Palm Avenue in Sarasota, the DeMarcay Hotel is bound to catch your eye. Built in the 1920s, it was once a masterpiece of Sarasota.
Teen arrested in Sarasota double shooting
A 16-year-old turned himself in after two victims were seriously injured in a shooting, Sarasota police announced Wednesday.
A 16-year-old turned himself in after two victims were seriously injured in a shooting, Sarasota police announced Wednesday.
Bride includes puppies in her wedding to help them get adopted
A Sarasota couple used puppies instead of bouquets during their wedding in Plant City.
A Sarasota couple used puppies instead of bouquets during their wedding in Plant City.
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.