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.

Juveniles among 3 arrested in Sarasota armed gas station robbery: Police

Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Sarasota gas station late Wednesday night, according to the Sarasota Police Department.

Denise Amber Lee’s husband continues legacy with convicted killer’s death set for next month

A stranger abducted Denise Amber Lee from her North Port home and murdered the young mother of two 18 years ago. Her death exposed tragic cracks in the 911 system and sparked her husband's life-long mission to make sure no other family suffered the same fate. 

Sarasota man killed on I-75 after stepping in front of semi-truck: FHP

A 64-year-old Sarasota man is dead after stepping into the path of a semi-truck on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Sarasota crash: 1 dead after car hits tree, catches fire: FHP

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that shut down a major roadway in Sarasota early on Wednesday morning.

Sarasota's Marie Selby Gardens pairs artwork with nature in latest exhibit

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens features 45-acres of bayfront gardens and natural space full of ornamental flora at their Spanish Point Campus. They also have a 15-acre site in the downtown Sarasota area to bring some of that beauty into the city.

Sarasota Paradise kicks off preseason ahead of inaugural season

Sarasota Paradise started as a vision in 2022. Now they're the first professional soccer team in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

Sarasota families and friends remember victims in cross-state killing spree

As the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office continues to identify a motive for the deadly shooting spree that stretched from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, friends and family are remembering their loved ones.

Sarasota County charter boat captains protest program requiring permits to pick up customers at county parks

Dozens of charter boat captains gathered at Nora Patterson Bay Island Park Wednesday to protest new county regulations that will soon require them to pay for limited permits to operate at public docks and boat ramps.

Bad Bunny taps Sarasota Orchestra music director to lead orchestra during Super Bowl halftime show

When Giancarlo Guerrero, the Music Director of the Sarasota Orchestra, received an "unusual request" from his manager on a quiet Saturday in Miami, he had no idea he was about to become a part of music history.

Multiple shooting victims found dead at Sarasota home: Officials

Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have been in and out of the home for well over nine hours following a deadly shooting inside the Amberlea gated community on Tuesday.