Sarasota registered sex offender arrested after attempting to lure girl into his vehicle: SPD
A registered sex offender has been arrested for attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl into his vehicle on Sunday, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A registered sex offender has been arrested for attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl into his vehicle on Sunday, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
U.S. 41 reopens in Sarasota after crash kills pedestrian
Sarasota police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian, shutting down U.S. 41 in both directions at one point early Tuesday.
Sarasota police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian, shutting down U.S. 41 in both directions at one point early Tuesday.
Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run in Sarasota County: FHP
One person went to the hospital after being hit by a driver who took off early Monday in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
One person went to the hospital after being hit by a driver who took off early Monday in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Suspected gunman accused in 2017 double murder at Longboat Key’s Zota Beach Resort charged
Longboat Key police have made another arrest in the 2017 double murder at the Zota Beach Resort. This time they say they charged the man who pulled the trigger.
Longboat Key police have made another arrest in the 2017 double murder at the Zota Beach Resort. This time they say they charged the man who pulled the trigger.
The Venice Theater is on track to reopen by next year after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Venice, the city’s beloved theater is nearing a comeback.
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Venice, the city’s beloved theater is nearing a comeback.
Sarasota County solar panel door-to-door salesman accused of battery
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 25-year-old Robert Kovacs-Strada, a door-to-door solar panel salesman for battery.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 25-year-old Robert Kovacs-Strada, a door-to-door solar panel salesman for battery.
Police seize guns, drugs and make nearly 40 arrests during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III
Nearly 40 people have been arrested, and Sarasota police seized dozens of guns, some illegal, and pounds of illegal drugs during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III, a joint operation with the ATF.
Nearly 40 people have been arrested, and Sarasota police seized dozens of guns, some illegal, and pounds of illegal drugs during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III, a joint operation with the ATF.
Englewood’s Sue Parsons Zipay who played professional baseball for the 'Rockford Peaches' dies
Former ‘Rockford Peach’ and Englewood resident Sue Parsons Zipay passed away on Monday evening.
Former ‘Rockford Peach’ and Englewood resident Sue Parsons Zipay passed away on Monday evening.
Governor DeSantis touts Florida's top ranking for religious liberty in new report
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida is ranked No. 1 for protecting religious liberty by the First Liberty Institute.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida is ranked No. 1 for protecting religious liberty by the First Liberty Institute.
Lido Beach renourishment to start by the end of the year
Millions of dollars of federal funding has been secured for Lido Key beach renourishment project.
Millions of dollars of federal funding has been secured for Lido Key beach renourishment project.
Sarasota officer pulls unconscious driver from burning car
The Sarasota Police Department is praising one of its officers after pulling an unconscious driver from a burning car after witnessing a car crash at the SR 45 and SR 683 split on June 30.
The Sarasota Police Department is praising one of its officers after pulling an unconscious driver from a burning car after witnessing a car crash at the SR 45 and SR 683 split on June 30.
"You have to be cautious", homeowners prepare for rainy holiday weekend
The extra rain heading to Tampa Bay later this week has local officials preparing for potential flooding.
The extra rain heading to Tampa Bay later this week has local officials preparing for potential flooding.
Legacy Trail pedestrian bridge over Clark Road opens ahead of the 4th of July holiday
Cheers could be heard and thumbs up seen. A new pedestrian bridge over Clark Road opened Wednesday morning in Sarasota County.
Cheers could be heard and thumbs up seen. A new pedestrian bridge over Clark Road opened Wednesday morning in Sarasota County.
Children showcase their art at Art Center Sarasota's summer camps
Each week, kids and teens get to create amateur art surrounded by professional pieces at Art Center Sarasota's summer camps.
Each week, kids and teens get to create amateur art surrounded by professional pieces at Art Center Sarasota's summer camps.
Sarasota County addresses Phillippi Creek concerns as residents brace for hurricane season
Sarasota County public work's director said there is a plan and funds ready for dredging, but the U.S Army Corps of Engineers needs to approve permit.
Sarasota County public work's director said there is a plan and funds ready for dredging, but the U.S Army Corps of Engineers needs to approve permit.
4th of July celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area: what to know
As we approach the 4th of July, there are many communities and local groups that are putting on celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area that you won't want to miss.
As we approach the 4th of July, there are many communities and local groups that are putting on celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area that you won't want to miss.
Person of interest identified after shooting in Nokomis: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is looking for a person of interest after a shooting in the area of Turner St. and Church St. in Nokomis.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is looking for a person of interest after a shooting in the area of Turner St. and Church St. in Nokomis.
Humane Society of Sarasota County surpasses goal during mega adoption event
The Humane Society of Sarasota County had 105 adoptions within two days of the Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption event.
The Humane Society of Sarasota County had 105 adoptions within two days of the Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption event.
Residents express concern as Phillippi Creek dredging project reclassified to standard permit
Sediment, debris and vegetation fill sections of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County.
Sediment, debris and vegetation fill sections of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County.
Sarasota County works to clear 180 miles of ditches before hurricane season ramps up
Off of Bell Avenue, residents are finally seeing progress as Sarasota County is clearing out ditches in the neighborhood.
Off of Bell Avenue, residents are finally seeing progress as Sarasota County is clearing out ditches in the neighborhood.