Hurricane Helene: Sarasota County updates & information
Sarasota County has declared a local state of emergency and will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. An evacuation order will also be in place for the following neighborhoods:
Sarasota County has declared a local state of emergency and will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. An evacuation order will also be in place for the following neighborhoods:
Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County partnering with Art Center Sarasota for new exhibit
“Our Starlight by The Unaligned Stars" at Art Center Sarasota hopes to shine a light on the inner thoughts and emotions facing underrepresented teenagers.
“Our Starlight by The Unaligned Stars" at Art Center Sarasota hopes to shine a light on the inner thoughts and emotions facing underrepresented teenagers.
Sarasota, Manatee communities still recovering from flooding now prepare for new potential storm
Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and counties have begun preparing for impact. But for residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties, this storm comes as they're still recovering from Debby back in August.
Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and counties have begun preparing for impact. But for residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties, this storm comes as they're still recovering from Debby back in August.
Man killed in shooting, Sarasota police working to identify victim
Sarasota police say they are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Way on Sunday afternoon.
Sarasota police say they are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Way on Sunday afternoon.
Ammunition found on North Port school bus prompts school lock down
A school bus driver in North Port found ammunition on a school bus Thursday morning.
A school bus driver in North Port found ammunition on a school bus Thursday morning.
Early plans for new Sarasota Performing Arts Center unveiled, public input wanted
The Van Wezel has long been Sarasota's centerpiece to the arts, attracting some Broadway shows and big names since it opened in 1970. But as the decades have passed, performances and even crowds have outgrown the space.
The Van Wezel has long been Sarasota's centerpiece to the arts, attracting some Broadway shows and big names since it opened in 1970. But as the decades have passed, performances and even crowds have outgrown the space.
Russian man living in Sarasota arrested for illegal export of military drone technology: DOJ
A Russian citizen living in Sarasota was arrested for illegally exporting technology with military applications used in drones back to Russia, according to the DOJ.
A Russian citizen living in Sarasota was arrested for illegally exporting technology with military applications used in drones back to Russia, according to the DOJ.
Man wanted after backing into North Port officer, driving away: Police
North Port police are searching for a man who they say backed into an officer during a traffic stop on Monday night.
North Port police are searching for a man who they say backed into an officer during a traffic stop on Monday night.
Former U.S Marine and FWC officer honored for saving man trapped in his car in the water
Two heroes were honored Monday afternoon in Sarasota County for the part they played in rescuing a man from a sinking car last December.
Two heroes were honored Monday afternoon in Sarasota County for the part they played in rescuing a man from a sinking car last December.
Sarasota hosts 40th annual Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend
Sarasota celebrated 40 years of hosting the Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend.
Sarasota celebrated 40 years of hosting the Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend.
Sarasota couple celebrates 70 years of marriage: 'There aren’t any secrets'
The details of how Bob and Lucille Alloca first met when they were 15 are a little blurry, but the love they've shared for generations is clear.
The details of how Bob and Lucille Alloca first met when they were 15 are a little blurry, but the love they've shared for generations is clear.
Warm Mineral Springs Park to be conserved and restored: 'Everyone gets to win'
For decades, North Port’s Warm Mineral Springs has been a beacon for visitors with its year-round temperature of 87 degrees and mineral packed water.
For decades, North Port’s Warm Mineral Springs has been a beacon for visitors with its year-round temperature of 87 degrees and mineral packed water.
Push to reopen Midnight Pass in Sarasota County gets a boost
The push to restore Midnight Pass got a big boost today.
The push to restore Midnight Pass got a big boost today.
Retired NYPD detectives will share experiences of Sept. 11 attacks with Venice High students
The September 11 terror attacks are a day so many remember, and on Wednesday, it will be 23 years since that day changed our nation. But, many students in school today weren't born yet.
The September 11 terror attacks are a day so many remember, and on Wednesday, it will be 23 years since that day changed our nation. But, many students in school today weren't born yet.
Mote Marine documents impacts from Debby on Sarasota Bay
Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding to Sarasota and exposed problems with overdevelopment, all of which poured into Sarasota Bay.
Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding to Sarasota and exposed problems with overdevelopment, all of which poured into Sarasota Bay.
North Venice-based Tervis files for bankruptcy, layoffs expected
Drinkware manufacturer Tervis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Thursday, as part of an effort to “reorganize."
Drinkware manufacturer Tervis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Thursday, as part of an effort to “reorganize."
911 caller saw video of fight between co-workers who killed each other on Lido Key: 'His head was bloody'
Two men, a 32-year old and a 50-year old, were found dead at a rental on Lido Key on Tuesday morning.
Two men, a 32-year old and a 50-year old, were found dead at a rental on Lido Key on Tuesday morning.
Sarasota leaders, developer weighing options for historic Colson Hotel
A developer asked Sarasota commissioners to reconsider a demolition permit for a historic landmark in the city.
A developer asked Sarasota commissioners to reconsider a demolition permit for a historic landmark in the city.
Co-workers kill one another on Lido Key, Sarasota police investigating
Sarasota police are working to figure out what caused two co-workers to kill each other on Lido Key.
Sarasota police are working to figure out what caused two co-workers to kill each other on Lido Key.
Sarasota sober living home working to rebuild after flooding from Debby: 'It's so important'
A shell of a home remains in Sarasota as crews work to repair what Tropical Storm Debby destroyed.
A shell of a home remains in Sarasota as crews work to repair what Tropical Storm Debby destroyed.