Sarasota bar named among best in America for 2024 by USA Today

USA Today set out to find the best bars in America and a watering hole in Sarasota has earned a spot on the list.

2 teens among 3 arrested after Sarasota shooting

Three people, including two teens, are facing charges after an early morning shooting in Sarasota, according to police.

U.S. 41 in Sarasota reopens after crews repair gas leak

The northbound side of U.S. 41 is closed while crews work to repair a gas leak, the Sarasota Police Department said Tuesday evening.

Police searching for suspects after shots fired in Sarasota

There are no suspects in custody after shots were fired in Sarasota on Sunday morning, according to police.

Brian Battie update: Football player injured in shooting reportedly takes first steps with cane

Brian Battie, an Auburn running back who used to play football for USF, took his first steps with a cane after he was shot outside a Sarasota hookah lounge in May, according to an update on a GoFundMe run by his family.

Sensor deployed to Florida Keys to monitor ocean acidification and protect Florida's coral reef systems

Under the water at Looe Key in the Florida Keys, scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory, the Southeast Ocean and Coastal Acidification Network and the U.S. Geological Survey went to work installing what's known as a SeapHOx sensor.

'I'm just sick:' Complaints continue after Sash and Sill goes out of business

More customers in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties are coming forward, saying they’re out thousands of dollars after Sash & Sill suddenly shut down.

Surrogacy scam: Sarasota couple joins 23 families in suing woman accused of taking $6M for lavish lifestyle

A Sarasota couple thought their money was being paid to the surrogate carrying their child. Instead, attorneys said it was used to fund a lavish lifestyle, fancy cars and an aspiring rap career. 

Video: Florida black bear caught on camera approaching North Port home

North Port residents are being asked to secure their garbage cans and other items after a Florida black bear was recently seen walking up to a home. 

Bicyclist riding home from Walmart job hit, killed by Sarasota County deputy

Family and friends of an Osprey woman who was hit and killed by a Sarasota County deputy as she rode her bicycle home from her job at Walmart are trying to cope with her loss as the Florida Highway Patrol investigates the crash. 

North Port family still waiting for help 2 years after Hurricane Ian

A trailer has become a makeshift home for Justin and Jamie Kendrick. They and their two young sons squeeze inside as their permanent home off of Shumock Avenue in North Port remains gutted. 

Archery camp teaches kids patience; builds their confidence

At a 55-acre site at Knight Trail Park in Sarasota, kids are learning precision and patience, as part of a week-long Archery Summer Camp. 

Dozens of balloons collected off Sarasota coast, researchers warn of plastic pollution danger

For five days straight, Dr. Randall Wells and his team with the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Brookfield Zoo Chicago scooped not one or two, but dozens of mylar balloons from the water.

Man arrested in connection to fatal Sarasota shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is searching for an ‘armed and dangerous’ man in connection to an overnight homicide that left one man dead.