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.

Suspected DUI driver arrested following bicycle crash in Sarasota

A bicyclist is in critical condition and a man who deputies say was under the influence of marijuana is behind bars following a collision in Sarasota on Wednesday afternoon. 

Investigation underway after police shoot at aggressive dog in Sarasota

An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured. 

5 Miami men charged after 2023 hit-and-run that killed Sarasota man, SCSO

Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.