Lakewood Ranch expansion coming to eastern Sarasota County despite push back
The peace and quiet is what brought Mike Hutchinson and Eileen Fitzgerald to Old Miakka. It's also why the couple sued Sarasota County, challenging changes to the comprehensive plan that would bring upwards of 5,000 new homes to the area.
The peace and quiet is what brought Mike Hutchinson and Eileen Fitzgerald to Old Miakka. It's also why the couple sued Sarasota County, challenging changes to the comprehensive plan that would bring upwards of 5,000 new homes to the area.
Vehicle fire causes big traffic backup on I-75 in Sarasota County
A vehicle fire sent heavy smoke into the air and snarled traffic early Thursday along I-75, according to the North Port Police Department.
A vehicle fire sent heavy smoke into the air and snarled traffic early Thursday along I-75, according to the North Port Police Department.
Mote Marine Laboratory unveils new tools in fight against red tide, algal blooms
From the lab to the field, Mote Marine Laboratory said they've been working on new ways to fight red tide. Researchers there have three new red tide mitigation tools they've been working on, and they showed them off on Wednesday.
From the lab to the field, Mote Marine Laboratory said they've been working on new ways to fight red tide. Researchers there have three new red tide mitigation tools they've been working on, and they showed them off on Wednesday.
88-year-old Florida man accused of killing wife, staging suicide: 'A tragic situation'
An 88-year-old man is facing a homicide charge after North Port police say he killed his 76-year-old wife, then tried to make it look like she took her own life.
An 88-year-old man is facing a homicide charge after North Port police say he killed his 76-year-old wife, then tried to make it look like she took her own life.
Repairs to hurricane damaged South Venice Jetty could be two years out
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
Sarasota County launches public survey for recovery plans from recent hurricanes, storms
Sarasota County is asking people to fill out a survey about recovery plans during Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby.
Sarasota County is asking people to fill out a survey about recovery plans during Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby.
Pedestrian injured after crash in Sarasota, police investigating
Serious injuries were reported after a crash involving a pedestrian in Sarasota Monday morning, according to police.
Serious injuries were reported after a crash involving a pedestrian in Sarasota Monday morning, according to police.
Sarasota's Mira Mar restoration possible if rezone allows two 18-stroy condo towers, say architects
When you step foot into Sarasota Massage located in the Mira Mar Plaza in downtown Sarasota, there is a sense of peace.
When you step foot into Sarasota Massage located in the Mira Mar Plaza in downtown Sarasota, there is a sense of peace.
Sarasota school bus crash under investigation: SCSO
Two drivers were injured Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Sarasota school bus.
Two drivers were injured Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Sarasota school bus.
Florida man busted with drugs after crashing vehicle in Sarasota during chase: FHP
A Florida man has been arrested following a high-speed chase and crash in Sarasota around midnight on Wednesday.
A Florida man has been arrested following a high-speed chase and crash in Sarasota around midnight on Wednesday.
'Contemplating Vermeer': Sarasota Museum of Art exhibition highlights experiencing art
An exhibition at the Sarasota Museum of Art, ‘Contemplating Vermeer’, highlights the art of experiencing art.
An exhibition at the Sarasota Museum of Art, ‘Contemplating Vermeer’, highlights the art of experiencing art.
'A huge advantage to us:' Sarasota County Fire Department to carry whole blood
When emergency crews arrive to a traumatic scene, time is ticking. And for those who are losing blood, every second counts. That's why the Sarasota County Fire Department will soon be carrying whole blood.
When emergency crews arrive to a traumatic scene, time is ticking. And for those who are losing blood, every second counts. That's why the Sarasota County Fire Department will soon be carrying whole blood.
Sarasota County Commission discusses Hurricane Debby relief as residents 'suffer'
Tropical storm Debby caused flooding in Sarasota that hadn’t been seen in years.
Tropical storm Debby caused flooding in Sarasota that hadn’t been seen in years.
Volunteers help bring new Ringling Legacy Tours to life
A group of volunteer guides take a lot of pride in making the new and upcoming Ringling Legacy Tours come to life.
A group of volunteer guides take a lot of pride in making the new and upcoming Ringling Legacy Tours come to life.
Sarasota shooting injures 1 person, SPD investigating
The Sarasota police says they are investigating a shooting that injured one person around 7 p.m. on Saturday.
The Sarasota police says they are investigating a shooting that injured one person around 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix not returning to Lido Beach in 2025
The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix will not return to Lido Beach in 2025 for its 41st year. The event, known as "The Indy 500 of Powerboat Racing," began in 1986 and is known as a fan favorite, attracting thousands of people from around the globe.
The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix will not return to Lido Beach in 2025 for its 41st year. The event, known as "The Indy 500 of Powerboat Racing," began in 1986 and is known as a fan favorite, attracting thousands of people from around the globe.
'Neighborhood Cookie' brings mobile bakery cart with sweet treats to Sarasota community
A Sarasota neighborhood has become the spot for a sweet treat, and it's hard to resist when you are walking past freshly baked cookies and pastries.
A Sarasota neighborhood has become the spot for a sweet treat, and it's hard to resist when you are walking past freshly baked cookies and pastries.
Israeli man to be released by Hamas as his family in Sarasota waits with mixed emotions
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however.
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however.
Tampa woman found guilty of manslaughter after 2022 shooting in Sarasota: SCSO
A Sarasota County jury has found a 19-year-old woman guilty of manslaughter after a shooting that killed a teen and injured two other juveniles in February 2022.
A Sarasota County jury has found a 19-year-old woman guilty of manslaughter after a shooting that killed a teen and injured two other juveniles in February 2022.
3 alligators found dead at Myakka River State Park
Florida state officials are looking into the deaths of at least three alligators at Myakka River State Park.
Florida state officials are looking into the deaths of at least three alligators at Myakka River State Park.