Sarasota County to analyze funding options to help pay for MLB spring training stadium repairs
Sarasota County officials say spring training poured over $190 million into the local economy in 2024, but maintaining the two stadiums the MLB uses comes with a hefty price tag, and they don’t have enough in their five-year fund to meet their contractual obligations to make those repairs.
Sarasota County officials say spring training poured over $190 million into the local economy in 2024, but maintaining the two stadiums the MLB uses comes with a hefty price tag, and they don’t have enough in their five-year fund to meet their contractual obligations to make those repairs.
Venice man attacked in his neighborhood, deputies searching for suspect: ‘I was shocked’
A Venice man felt fortunate to be alive on Wednesday after he survived a surprise attack by a man who was hiding near his house.
A Venice man felt fortunate to be alive on Wednesday after he survived a surprise attack by a man who was hiding near his house.
Hundreds attend town hall on potential New College takeover of Ringling Museum of Art
Hundreds of community members attended the "Citizens to Protect The Ringling" group's town hall to learn more about a proposed transfer of management from Florida State University to New College.
Hundreds of community members attended the "Citizens to Protect The Ringling" group's town hall to learn more about a proposed transfer of management from Florida State University to New College.
Death investigation underway along Tamiami Trail
There are more questions than answers as Sarasota County deputies investigate a death along a busy road on Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office.
There are more questions than answers as Sarasota County deputies investigate a death along a busy road on Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office.
Florida man dives into lake to save wounded eagle: 'This is the symbol of America man'
A Lakewood Ranch man said he dived into a lake with no hesitation to rescue a wounded eagle on Saturday.
A Lakewood Ranch man said he dived into a lake with no hesitation to rescue a wounded eagle on Saturday.
Sarasota doctor arrested for sexual battery, police believe there may be more potential victims
He was supposed to be treating patients for pain and trauma, but the Sarasota Police Department said Dr. Stephen Feig committed sexual battery on a woman who trusted him. The charges date back to 2023, and police believe there are additional victims that have yet to come forward.
He was supposed to be treating patients for pain and trauma, but the Sarasota Police Department said Dr. Stephen Feig committed sexual battery on a woman who trusted him. The charges date back to 2023, and police believe there are additional victims that have yet to come forward.
Man arrested for spray-painting Sarasota County patrol car, 7-Eleven property: SCSO
A Sarasota County patrol car and a 7-Eleven were vandalized with a similar graffiti mark, according to the sheriff's office.
A Sarasota County patrol car and a 7-Eleven were vandalized with a similar graffiti mark, according to the sheriff's office.
Medical director of a Florida holistic medical practice accused of sexual battery: SPD
The Sarasota Police Department announced a doctor was arrested at a mental health and holistic wellness practice on Friday.
The Sarasota Police Department announced a doctor was arrested at a mental health and holistic wellness practice on Friday.
Former New College of Florida employee accused of exposing himself to women in Sarasota mall dressing rooms
A now-former New College of Florida employee was arrested for exposing himself multiple times in Manatee and Sarasota counties, according to arrest records.
A now-former New College of Florida employee was arrested for exposing himself multiple times in Manatee and Sarasota counties, according to arrest records.
Convicted sex offender charged in murder-for-hire plot against victim's family: SCSO
A man convicted of child sex crimes faces new charges after Sarasota County deputies say he tried to hire a hit man to kill his victim's family in Oregon.
A man convicted of child sex crimes faces new charges after Sarasota County deputies say he tried to hire a hit man to kill his victim's family in Oregon.
Laurel Meadows residents voice concerns over conditions left from Debby
Eight months ago, Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby dumped more than a foot of rain in Sarasota County.
Eight months ago, Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby dumped more than a foot of rain in Sarasota County.
Croquet World Champion to be crowned in Venice this week
Many of us remember playing croquet in our parents' backyard, but in Venice, they're going to crown a Croquet World Champion this week.
Many of us remember playing croquet in our parents' backyard, but in Venice, they're going to crown a Croquet World Champion this week.
Dr. Anthony Fauci draws large crowd of supporters and protestors in Sarasota
Some celebrate Dr. Anthony Fauci; others question him. None dispute that he played a significant role in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some celebrate Dr. Anthony Fauci; others question him. None dispute that he played a significant role in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mother dies 2 months after Sarasota hit-and-run that killed her 2 kids
The Sarasota mother critically injured in a hit-and-run that killed her two young children in February has died, family and friends confirmed to FOX 13 on Friday.
The Sarasota mother critically injured in a hit-and-run that killed her two young children in February has died, family and friends confirmed to FOX 13 on Friday.
Venice family being attacked by pair of hawks nesting outside their home
The phrase "heads up" has taken on a new meaning for a Venice resident and her family.
The phrase "heads up" has taken on a new meaning for a Venice resident and her family.
Resilient SRQ replaces home damaged during Hurricane Ian, dozens more to follow
Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there was Hurricane Ian. Now, nearly three years after that storm tore apart Diane Flanagan's home in Venice, a new beginning finally took shape.
Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there was Hurricane Ian. Now, nearly three years after that storm tore apart Diane Flanagan's home in Venice, a new beginning finally took shape.
Long-awaited Edson Keith Farmhouse restoration project complete
Sarasota County held a ribbon cutting for a relic from 1916, a farmhouse built by an industrialist from Chicago who found paradise on the shores of Phillipi Creek.
Sarasota County held a ribbon cutting for a relic from 1916, a farmhouse built by an industrialist from Chicago who found paradise on the shores of Phillipi Creek.
Sarasota parks continue recovery six months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought damage to every single park and recreation facility in the City of Sarasota. While many locations have reopened, there are a few that will take time to recover.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought damage to every single park and recreation facility in the City of Sarasota. While many locations have reopened, there are a few that will take time to recover.
Suspect in custody following carjacking, sexual assault: North Port Police Department
Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.
Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.
Grassroots movement to stop New College’s takeover of Ringling Museum gains strength
A grassroots effort is working to stop the transfer of the management of the Ringling Museum in Sarasota from FSU to New College of Florida.
A grassroots effort is working to stop the transfer of the management of the Ringling Museum in Sarasota from FSU to New College of Florida.