Living seawall solution to help Sarasota Bay as concrete seawalls are replaced by vinyl, other materials
On Longboat Key you don't have to go far to find fish and a thriving ecosystem. Just look right along Bayfront Park, where it's occurring on a living sea wall.
On Longboat Key you don't have to go far to find fish and a thriving ecosystem. Just look right along Bayfront Park, where it's occurring on a living sea wall.
Florida Studio Theatre breaks ground on project to bring living spaces for artists and more to Sarasota
Florida Studio Theatre breaks ground on their new $57 million McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.
Florida Studio Theatre breaks ground on their new $57 million McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Appeals court reverses $208M judgement against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Nearly two years after a judge awarded more than $200M to Maya Kowalski and her family, an appeals court reversed the decision in favor of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
Nearly two years after a judge awarded more than $200M to Maya Kowalski and her family, an appeals court reversed the decision in favor of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
Agape Flights planning emergency response to the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa
Agape Flights plans to fly out to Jamaica by the end of this week to aid the victims of Hurricane Melissa.
Agape Flights plans to fly out to Jamaica by the end of this week to aid the victims of Hurricane Melissa.
Charlie Kirk trophy and $50K scholarship to go to the winner of Florida’s Speech and Debate Championships
On Monday, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis praised the state’s initiative to elevate civics education and announced that the winner of the state’s national speech and debate championship will receive a Charlie Kirk trophy and a $50,000 scholarship.
On Monday, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis praised the state’s initiative to elevate civics education and announced that the winner of the state’s national speech and debate championship will receive a Charlie Kirk trophy and a $50,000 scholarship.
Lt. Perry's Place provides safe space for first responders of Manatee, Sarasota counties
First responders see the unthinkable every single day, including tragic car crashes, incidents involving children, shootings and more. They carry that experience with them for the rest of their lives.
First responders see the unthinkable every single day, including tragic car crashes, incidents involving children, shootings and more. They carry that experience with them for the rest of their lives.
Progressive auto insurance to give back $1B to Florida policyholders
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should be getting a rebate or a credit due to litigation reform in the state and those who are insured by other companies should see savings in the near future.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should be getting a rebate or a credit due to litigation reform in the state and those who are insured by other companies should see savings in the near future.
New boating restrictions near South Lido Beach considered by Sarasota County leaders
Sarasota County leaders are considering new restrictions that could change how boaters use the waters off Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach, following ongoing safety and environmental concerns.
Sarasota County leaders are considering new restrictions that could change how boaters use the waters off Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach, following ongoing safety and environmental concerns.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem praised Florida partnerships during Bradenton ICE update
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke in Bradenton on Monday morning about ICE operations.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke in Bradenton on Monday morning about ICE operations.
Deadly shooting at Sarasota home prompts investigation: SCSO
One person is dead after a shooting at a home in Sarasota, according to the sheriff's office.
One person is dead after a shooting at a home in Sarasota, according to the sheriff's office.
Topping Out ceremony at Venice Theatre damaged by Hurricane Ian
Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.
Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.
Sarasota County gets green light to dredge Phillippi Creek
Islands of sand and sediment have appeared where they shouldn't be in Sarasota's Phillippi Creek.
Islands of sand and sediment have appeared where they shouldn't be in Sarasota's Phillippi Creek.
Firefighters battle two-alarm fire at strip mall on Tamiami Trail in Sarasota
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a strip mall on Tamiami Trail in Sarasota this morning.
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a strip mall on Tamiami Trail in Sarasota this morning.
Sarasota County school bus driver sexually abused student after smoking ‘Moonshine Rock’ with her: SCSO
A Sarasota County Schools employee is accused of giving a homeless student a place to live and then sexually abusing her on several occasions.
A Sarasota County Schools employee is accused of giving a homeless student a place to live and then sexually abusing her on several occasions.
Charter school operators prepare to potentially move on public school campuses under new state rule
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
Former Israeli defense minister speaks in Sarasota before hostages set free
General Yoav Gallant, who served as Israel’s Minister of Defense during the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, spoke at a remembrance event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
General Yoav Gallant, who served as Israel’s Minister of Defense during the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, spoke at a remembrance event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
Video: Florida child nearly hit by car while running in traffic rescued by North Port officer
A Florida child who got out of his home despite safeguards in place was rescued by a North Port police officer who saw the kid running in traffic in the dark.
A Florida child who got out of his home despite safeguards in place was rescued by a North Port police officer who saw the kid running in traffic in the dark.
Florida couple accused of dumping teen on side of I-75 with bag of guns and cash
A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho.
A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho.
Sarasota art exhibition features items that are 'Shopliftable'
When organizers at the 502 Gallery wanted an unforgettable and catchy name for an art exhibition, they thought of "Shopliftable".
When organizers at the 502 Gallery wanted an unforgettable and catchy name for an art exhibition, they thought of "Shopliftable".
Hamas attack on Israel: Two years later, Bay Area Jewish leaders hopeful recent peace talks will end war
Two years after the brutal attack Hamas launched on Israel, the Jewish community in Tampa Bay is reflecting on the attack.
Two years after the brutal attack Hamas launched on Israel, the Jewish community in Tampa Bay is reflecting on the attack.