Sarasota National Cemetery calls on community to honor veterans

The Sarasota National Cemetery is more than 18,000 wreaths short ahead of National Wreaths Across America Day. Organizers hope the community will lend a hand before the Dec. 4 deadline looms.

Sarasota restaurant offering authentic flavors of Amish cooking

For finding a piece of home while visiting Sarasota, Der Dutchman offers the flavors of family favorites all in one location.

Sarasota County man dead after being found unconscious, injured in Bradenton neighborhood: Detectives

A Sarasota County man is dead after he was found unconscious and injured in a West Bradenton neighborhood more than a week ago. Now, detectives are investigating what led up to the man's death. 

17-year-old dead after shooting at Sarasota park, deputies investigating

A 17-year-old boy died after a shooting at Twin Lakes Park early on Sunday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Scuba divers can find treasure in Venice

It's known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World for a reason, but the casual beachgoer might want a little help when visiting Venice with hopes of finding a fossilized treasure.

Red tide found in water samples from Southwest Florida to Pinellas County

Red tide has been detected in Southwest Florida and offshore in some areas from south Sarasota County to Pinellas, and researchers are monitoring it. 

Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton

Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris is still piled next to streets from recent hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Accused DUI driver arrested in deadly Sarasota crash

Sarasota police say alcohol and speed were factors in a crash that killed one person and critically injured another.