Research shows illegal shark fin trade occurring globally despite international protections
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Mote Marine commemorates Veterans Day with 'Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge'
Mote Marine commemorated Veterans Day with the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge.
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors one year after devastating hurricane season
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors after the devastating 2024 hurricane season.
Sarasota family seeking justice for teen's murder after charges dropped
The Santana family in Sarasota is seeking justice for their son and brother after the homicide charge for the man accused of murdering him was dropped.
1 dead, another critically injured in Sarasota County crash
One person is dead and another was injured in a Sarasota County crash Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wallenda siblings attempt to break world record at UTC with Criss Cross wire walk
Overcoming what could have been a tragedy, the Wallenda family has proved to the world courage can overcome fear and any obstacle you face.
Art Center Sarasota exhibition focuses on smaller, intimate pieces
Art Center Sarasota is nearing its milestone 100th birthday, so they are of course celebrating by focusing on art that is small, with the exhibition "Small Works."
Sarasota mom says government shutdown is preventing son from receiving potentially lifesaving treatment
Sarasota mom says the government shutdown is preventing her son from receiving potentially life saving treatment.
Man with knife hospitalized after deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota
A man armed with a knife was hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota Tuesday morning.
Sarasota sex scandal sparks lawsuit from Christian and Bridget Ziegler
Christian and Bridget Ziegler have filed a lawsuit against the city of Sarasota and two Sarasota police detectives over the investigation that thrust their personal lives into public view in 2023.
Major project happening along US 41 in Sarasota, replacing water main
Crews in Sarasota are working to replace a major water main. Over the decades, they've seen problems with aging and breaks in the system.
Living seawall solution to help Sarasota Bay as concrete seawalls are replaced by vinyl, other materials
On Longboat Key you don't have to go far to find fish and a thriving ecosystem. Just look right along Bayfront Park, where it's occurring on a living sea wall.
Florida Studio Theatre breaks ground on project to bring living spaces for artists and more to Sarasota
Florida Studio Theatre breaks ground on their new $57 million McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Appeals court reverses $208M judgement against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Nearly two years after a judge awarded more than $200M to Maya Kowalski and her family, an appeals court reversed the decision in favor of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
Agape Flights planning emergency response to the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa
Agape Flights plans to fly out to Jamaica by the end of this week to aid the victims of Hurricane Melissa.
Charlie Kirk trophy and $50K scholarship to go to the winner of Florida’s Speech and Debate Championships
On Monday, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis praised the state’s initiative to elevate civics education and announced that the winner of the state’s national speech and debate championship will receive a Charlie Kirk trophy and a $50,000 scholarship.
Lt. Perry's Place provides safe space for first responders of Manatee, Sarasota counties
First responders see the unthinkable every single day, including tragic car crashes, incidents involving children, shootings and more. They carry that experience with them for the rest of their lives.
Progressive auto insurance to give back $1B to Florida policyholders
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should be getting a rebate or a credit due to litigation reform in the state and those who are insured by other companies should see savings in the near future.
New boating restrictions near South Lido Beach considered by Sarasota County leaders
Sarasota County leaders are considering new restrictions that could change how boaters use the waters off Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach, following ongoing safety and environmental concerns.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem praised Florida partnerships during Bradenton ICE update
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke in Bradenton on Monday morning about ICE operations.