Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee increasing security after Michigan synagogue attack: 'No other choice'
Federal investigators said the attack on a Michigan synagogue on Thursday was a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."
Federal investigators said the attack on a Michigan synagogue on Thursday was a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."
Arrest made nearly a year after deadly shooting along Tamiami Trail: SCSO
An arrest has been made nearly a year after a man was shot and killed along a busy stretch of road in Venice, according to the sheriff’s office.
An arrest has been made nearly a year after a man was shot and killed along a busy stretch of road in Venice, according to the sheriff’s office.
Charges filed in Lido Key jet ski crash that killed rising Baltimore Orioles prospect: FWC
Eight months after a tragic jet ski collision claimed the life of a Baltimore Orioles Minor League player, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed criminal charges against the man who rented out the jet ski and one of the riders.
Eight months after a tragic jet ski collision claimed the life of a Baltimore Orioles Minor League player, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed criminal charges against the man who rented out the jet ski and one of the riders.
Sarasota's Leonard Reid House celebrates 100 years as community beacon for African American history
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
North Port teen struck by car while walking to school bus stop: police
A 17-year-old boy heading to the bus stop was struck by a car and trapped underneath before being airlifted to a nearby hospital on Wednesday morning, according to North Port police.
A 17-year-old boy heading to the bus stop was struck by a car and trapped underneath before being airlifted to a nearby hospital on Wednesday morning, according to North Port police.
Artist's calming painting session during hurricane prep prompts art exhibition
As artist Tim Jaeger tried to relax prior to Hurricane Milton's arrival, he found himself in his art studio.
As artist Tim Jaeger tried to relax prior to Hurricane Milton's arrival, he found himself in his art studio.
Dump truck strikes I-75 overpass in Sarasota, snarling morning traffic for miles: FHP
A dump truck driver is facing pending charges after slamming into an I-75 overpass in Sarasota on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dump truck driver is facing pending charges after slamming into an I-75 overpass in Sarasota on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sarasota Bay remains healthy after 14,000-gallon wastewater spill, environmental experts say
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
Sarasota art sculpture 'Purpose' honors young ballerina who battled bone cancer
During a Friday morning in February, sculptor Angela Mia had the chance to meet the person who purchased one of her creations, a sculpture titled ‘Purpose.’
During a Friday morning in February, sculptor Angela Mia had the chance to meet the person who purchased one of her creations, a sculpture titled ‘Purpose.’
Sarasota leaders review resilient new Performing Arts Center design plans
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
100-pound pot-bellied pig found roaming in downtown Sarasota: police
The Sarasota Police Department is searching for whoever owns a large pot-bellied pig that was found wandering in the downtown area early on Friday morning.
The Sarasota Police Department is searching for whoever owns a large pot-bellied pig that was found wandering in the downtown area early on Friday morning.
Hurricane-ravaged Humphris Park remains closed as Venice leaders look to repair and reopen it
Humphris Park at the South Venice Jetty has remained closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic damage and while the city of Venice said they are exploring options to reopen the park, but it will take time.
Humphris Park at the South Venice Jetty has remained closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic damage and while the city of Venice said they are exploring options to reopen the park, but it will take time.
E-Motos vs. E-Bikes: Police and doctors warn Florida families about dangers, consequences
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is calling out the use of e-motos, or dirt bikes on streets, saying they are not street legal.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is calling out the use of e-motos, or dirt bikes on streets, saying they are not street legal.
Indiana reckless homicide suspect captured in Sarasota County after deadly crash
A woman wanted in Indiana for reckless homicide has been captured in Sarasota County.
A woman wanted in Indiana for reckless homicide has been captured in Sarasota County.
2026 Roboboat Maritime Challenge connects global teams together: 'The place to learn'
More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County.
More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offers launching pad for next generation of Black performers
In Sarasota, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is more than a performance space — it is a launching pad.
In Sarasota, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is more than a performance space — it is a launching pad.
Sarasota officers make daring rescue after running inside burning home
Two Sarasota police officers made a daring rescue Friday evening after running into a burning home on North Osprey Avenue to find a number of adults still inside.
Two Sarasota police officers made a daring rescue Friday evening after running into a burning home on North Osprey Avenue to find a number of adults still inside.
Three-alarm fire tears through townhomes on Longboat Key
Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies were busy Monday morning, battling a fire that destroyed two townhomes off Lands End Drive in Longboat Key.
Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies were busy Monday morning, battling a fire that destroyed two townhomes off Lands End Drive in Longboat Key.
Sarasota couple found shot during welfare check identified: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of a couple who died following what it calls an ‘isolated domestic incident’ on Sunday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of a couple who died following what it calls an ‘isolated domestic incident’ on Sunday.
1 dead, another injured in shooting at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex: SCSO
Detectives with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting that left one dead and another hurt at an apartment complex in Lakewood Ranch.
Detectives with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting that left one dead and another hurt at an apartment complex in Lakewood Ranch.