Sarasota commissioners to vote on possible demolition of historic Colson Hotel
Sarasota City Commissioners will vote on an appeal to a denied permit request to demolish the historic African American Colson Hotel.
Sarasota City Commissioners will vote on an appeal to a denied permit request to demolish the historic African American Colson Hotel.
'Sarasota Fights Fentanyl' remembers those who have lost their lives, helps others battling addiction
Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in the Tampa Bay area for years. This Sunday, those impacted by the deadly drug are coming together for the “Sarasota Fights Fentanyl" walk.
Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in the Tampa Bay area for years. This Sunday, those impacted by the deadly drug are coming together for the “Sarasota Fights Fentanyl" walk.
'Aloha Lahaina' showcase celebrates beauty of hardest hit area in Hawaii wildfires
Milan Art Gallery Director Jock Armour has vivid memories of the wildfires in Hawaii that happened last year.
Milan Art Gallery Director Jock Armour has vivid memories of the wildfires in Hawaii that happened last year.
Coyotes on Siesta Key: Sarasota County asks state wildlife officials for help
The Siesta Key Association said a dog was attacked and killed by a coyote last year, and residents know to watch out for one another’s pets.
The Siesta Key Association said a dog was attacked and killed by a coyote last year, and residents know to watch out for one another’s pets.
Sarasota County residents ask County Commissioners for answers, solutions following Tropical Storm Debby
Some Sarasota County residents spoke their concerns to County Commissioners on Tuesday morning.
Some Sarasota County residents spoke their concerns to County Commissioners on Tuesday morning.
Brian Battie released from hospital 3 months after deadly Sarasota shooting
Former USF football player and Auburn running back Brian Battie is one step closer to being able to attend football games this fall.
Former USF football player and Auburn running back Brian Battie is one step closer to being able to attend football games this fall.
Sarasota County residents filling sandbags, preparing for potential flooding: 'We fear water'
Sarasota County has made the decision to shut down self-service sandbag locations on Friday night. While the county decided to shut down the sites, residents showed up to protect their homes as more heavy rain is expected to soak the area over the next several days.
Sarasota County has made the decision to shut down self-service sandbag locations on Friday night. While the county decided to shut down the sites, residents showed up to protect their homes as more heavy rain is expected to soak the area over the next several days.
School bus driver dies after having ‘medical event’, crashing empty bus in Sarasota Publix parking lot
A school bus driver crashed with no children aboard in Sarasota Friday morning, according to authorities.
A school bus driver crashed with no children aboard in Sarasota Friday morning, according to authorities.
Bacteria levels in parts of Tampa Bay still dangerously high after Debby
Two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby, bacteria levels in some areas around Tampa Bay are still dangerously high.
Two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby, bacteria levels in some areas around Tampa Bay are still dangerously high.
Laurel Meadows residents feel shut out by local leaders following Tropical Storm Debby
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis stopped in Sarasota, they announced the expansion of Hope Florida to Activate Hope.
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis stopped in Sarasota, they announced the expansion of Hope Florida to Activate Hope.
Governor DeSantis announces Hope Florida expansion on heels of Debby
Weeks after Hurricane Debby left a path of destruction on the west coast of Florida before making landfall in the Big Bend Area, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the expansion of Hope Florida.
Weeks after Hurricane Debby left a path of destruction on the west coast of Florida before making landfall in the Big Bend Area, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the expansion of Hope Florida.
Disposal of books lands New College library dean on administrative leave
The Dean of the Library at the New College of Florida is on administrative leave following a recent book-dumping incident.
The Dean of the Library at the New College of Florida is on administrative leave following a recent book-dumping incident.
FEMA going door-to-door in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Once rain from tropical storm Debby passed, Stephanie Hodges watched the water rise outside her Lakewood Ranch home.
Once rain from tropical storm Debby passed, Stephanie Hodges watched the water rise outside her Lakewood Ranch home.
Sarasota County to begin assessing drainage near flooded neighborhood after Debby
Sarasota County crews will begin draining and looking into two pipes near the Laurel Meadows neighborhood following flooding from Debby.
Sarasota County crews will begin draining and looking into two pipes near the Laurel Meadows neighborhood following flooding from Debby.
Sarasota woman sentenced to life in prison 2 years after deadly pizza shop shooting on New Year's Day
Latoya Johnson was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for murdering a man inside Patellini’s Restaurant in downtown Sarasota two years ago, according to officials.
Latoya Johnson was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for murdering a man inside Patellini’s Restaurant in downtown Sarasota two years ago, according to officials.
Hundreds of books from New College dumped while students work to save what they can: 'I was in shock'
At New College in Sarasota, a large dumpster filled with books caught the attention of those on campus.
At New College in Sarasota, a large dumpster filled with books caught the attention of those on campus.
Body found during search for missing person in Myakka River
Investigators found a body in the Myakka River during a search for a missing person, Florida Fish and Wildlife confirmed Friday.
Investigators found a body in the Myakka River during a search for a missing person, Florida Fish and Wildlife confirmed Friday.
Volunteers needed for continued support in Sarasota post-Debby
Organizations in Sarasota are calling for more volunteers to help with storm cleanup in neighborhoods devastated by flooding caused by Debby.
Organizations in Sarasota are calling for more volunteers to help with storm cleanup in neighborhoods devastated by flooding caused by Debby.
Volunteers needed in Sarasota to help with recovery efforts post-Debby
Irene Miller’s strength comes from her faith.
Irene Miller’s strength comes from her faith.