Armed vehicle burglary suspect caught after running from Sarasota police
A suspected Sarasota car burglar ran but could not hide from police early Saturday morning.
A suspected Sarasota car burglar ran but could not hide from police early Saturday morning.
Teen driver with learner's permit faces charges after crashing into Venice Beach Pavilion at 70 mph: Police
A 17-year-old driver with a learner's permit faces charges after crashing a van with three teenage passengers into the Venice Beach Pavilion early Saturday morning, injuring his passengers and shutting down the damaged men's bathroom.
A 17-year-old driver with a learner's permit faces charges after crashing a van with three teenage passengers into the Venice Beach Pavilion early Saturday morning, injuring his passengers and shutting down the damaged men's bathroom.
Sarasota bicyclist hit, killed by vehicle on John Ringling Causeway: Police
A 35-year-old Sarasota woman died Saturday night after a vehicle struck her while she was riding a bicycle on the John Ringling Causeway, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A 35-year-old Sarasota woman died Saturday night after a vehicle struck her while she was riding a bicycle on the John Ringling Causeway, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
4 teens injured after car crashes into Venice Beach Pavilion, police say
The Venice Police say four teenagers were injured after their vehicle crashed into the Venice Beach Pavilion at a high rate of speed.
The Venice Police say four teenagers were injured after their vehicle crashed into the Venice Beach Pavilion at a high rate of speed.
Sarasota BMX fundraiser helps local kids chase world championship dreams
Three young athletes who train in Sarasota are preparing to showcase their skills on the world stage after qualifying for an international competition in Australia.
Three young athletes who train in Sarasota are preparing to showcase their skills on the world stage after qualifying for an international competition in Australia.
Missing WWII airman identified for Sarasota National Cemetery burial
A missing World War II soldier will finally return to Southwest Florida for a proper burial more than 80 years after his aircraft was shot down over Germany.
A missing World War II soldier will finally return to Southwest Florida for a proper burial more than 80 years after his aircraft was shot down over Germany.
Manasota Key home elevation: Couple reports cracks and damage, delays on $244K project
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding.
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding.
Florida charter boat captain rescues sea turtle stuck in fishing trap off Venice Pier
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
Charter captain saves entangled sea turtle
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
Sarasota man who ‘didn’t want to get in trouble with any parents’ had sex with teen he met on Snapchat: SPD
A Sarasota man is accused of meeting a teenager on Snapchat and having a sexual relationship with her.
A Sarasota man is accused of meeting a teenager on Snapchat and having a sexual relationship with her.
Sarasota completes $12M Lido Beach project
The Lido Beach renourishment project wrapped up a massive shoreline restoration along Lido Key in Sarasota, ahead of a public celebration Tuesday afternoon.
The Lido Beach renourishment project wrapped up a massive shoreline restoration along Lido Key in Sarasota, ahead of a public celebration Tuesday afternoon.
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus would transfer to New College of Florida under state budget deal proposal
A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.
A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.
Man charged with murder following Sarasota shooting: SCSO
A local man faces multiple felony charges after a Saturday shooting inside a Sarasota home left two people dead.
A local man faces multiple felony charges after a Saturday shooting inside a Sarasota home left two people dead.
Two dead after shooting in Sarasota neighborhood, suspect in custody: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a neighborhood in Sarasota after reports of a shooting where they found two people dead.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a neighborhood in Sarasota after reports of a shooting where they found two people dead.
Sarasota County residents pack meeting as future of former Gulf Gate golf course property draws scrutiny
Plenty of people packed into a community meeting at the Gulf Gate Library on Wednesday night.
Plenty of people packed into a community meeting at the Gulf Gate Library on Wednesday night.
Sarasota police arrest man accused of trying to lure girls on bikes
A Sarasota man is facing charges after police say he tried to lure two girls into his truck.
A Sarasota man is facing charges after police say he tried to lure two girls into his truck.
Reunion returns to Sarasota County elementary school where President Bush learned of 9/11 attacks
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
9/11 steel beam returns to Sarasota school where President Bush learned United States was under attack
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
Memorial Day weekend is coinciding with nesting season of threatened shorebird
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
Sarasota police credit major crime reduction to the impact of Real-Time Operations Center technology
Even with more people moving to the area and an ever-changing landscape, the city of Sarasota is seeing a decrease in crime. The Sarasota Police Department reports an 18% decrease in crime across the city.
Even with more people moving to the area and an ever-changing landscape, the city of Sarasota is seeing a decrease in crime. The Sarasota Police Department reports an 18% decrease in crime across the city.



















