Venice woman arrested in illegal gambling operation at arcade, 66 slot machines seized: SCSO
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota County’s land acquisition program that’s protected 42,000 acres returning to ballot in November
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
Vern Buchanan announces retirement after 20 years in Congress
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan has announced that he is retiring at the end of his current term after 20 years in Congress.
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan has announced that he is retiring at the end of his current term after 20 years in Congress.
Circle K customers left with car problems after filling up at Nokomis gas station, state investigating
A mix-up at a Circle K gas station in Nokomis is leading to some costly repairs for drivers. Customers thought they were pumping gas, but instead, they were pumping diesel.
A mix-up at a Circle K gas station in Nokomis is leading to some costly repairs for drivers. Customers thought they were pumping gas, but instead, they were pumping diesel.
Missing diver found dead in Sarasota County: SCSO
A diver reported missing off Manasota Beach Sunday morning was found dead, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A diver reported missing off Manasota Beach Sunday morning was found dead, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota's Ringling Museum celebrates 25 years of partnership with FSU
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was founded in 1927, and it officially opened to visitors in 1932. Since then, Sarasota residents and tourists have been able to see the life and legacy of the Ringling family up close and personal.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was founded in 1927, and it officially opened to visitors in 1932. Since then, Sarasota residents and tourists have been able to see the life and legacy of the Ringling family up close and personal.
Sarasota dog killed, another bitten on neighborhood walk; attacking dog shot by deputies
Two Sarasota dogs and their owners were attacked by a pair of pitbulls while out on their routine walk.
Two Sarasota dogs and their owners were attacked by a pair of pitbulls while out on their routine walk.
Sarasota man, 65, arrested for trafficking over 400 grams of cocaine: police
A 65-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for trafficking more than 400 grams of cocaine, according to police.
A 65-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for trafficking more than 400 grams of cocaine, according to police.
Sarasota County School Board votes to cooperate with all law enforcement — including ICE — in ceremonial vote
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
Restoration to bring up to 300,000 cubic yards of sand to Lido Beach during renourishment
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Florida maintenance man accused of sexually assaulting disabled patient
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.
Man driving 95 mph with headlights off gets prison for deadly DUI crash in North Port, state attorney says
A man convicted in a 2021 DUI crash that left a motorcyclist dead in North Port will spend nearly a decade in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
A man convicted in a 2021 DUI crash that left a motorcyclist dead in North Port will spend nearly a decade in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
Sarasota Station Apartments breaks ground as 20-year vision becomes reality
Rent has gone up and so have the prices of homes, so much so, that some are being priced out of Sarasota. Now, a new workforce housing complex is hoping to solve some of those problems.
Rent has gone up and so have the prices of homes, so much so, that some are being priced out of Sarasota. Now, a new workforce housing complex is hoping to solve some of those problems.
Florida woman discovers ex-boyfriend’s bomb-making materials while kicking him out of her house: SCSO
A Sarasota man’s breakup with his girlfriend attracted more attention to his failed relationship than he wanted when she demanded that he move out.
A Sarasota man’s breakup with his girlfriend attracted more attention to his failed relationship than he wanted when she demanded that he move out.
‘Career criminal’ arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud throughout Florida: Sarasota police
A woman police describe as a career criminal has been arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud.
A woman police describe as a career criminal has been arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud.
Manasota Key Road reopens as Sarasota County eyes permanent solution to continued storm damage
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
Ringling Museum of Art highlights Latin community through 'Nuestro Vaivén' exhibition
Four Sarasota community leaders worked with artists to create "Nuestro Vaivén," a Ringling Museum of Art exhibition that highlights Latin contemporary art.
Four Sarasota community leaders worked with artists to create "Nuestro Vaivén," a Ringling Museum of Art exhibition that highlights Latin contemporary art.
Great white shark surfaces off Venice coast near charter captain’s boat: ‘Just crazy’
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
Sarasota man accused in burglary of $250K classic Porsche cuts off ankle monitor, skips town: Police
A Sarasota man accused in a 2023 burglary at the former Sarasota Classic Car Museum landed back behind bars after police say he cut off his ankle monitor and skipped town.
A Sarasota man accused in a 2023 burglary at the former Sarasota Classic Car Museum landed back behind bars after police say he cut off his ankle monitor and skipped town.
Sarasota Art Museum exhibition highlights 40-year career of Janet Echelman
In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career.
In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career.