Sarasota beach named best in Florida by Reader's Digest
Lido Key Beach in Sarasota was ranked as the best beach in Florida by Reader's Digest in their recent list of the best getaways in each state.
Lido Key Beach in Sarasota was ranked as the best beach in Florida by Reader's Digest in their recent list of the best getaways in each state.
Sarasota Historic Preservation Board denies permit to demolish Colson Hotel
Sarasota’s Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny a developer's request to demolish the historic Colson Hotel.
Sarasota’s Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny a developer's request to demolish the historic Colson Hotel.
Venice circus history would be showcased with proposed circus tent
As students learn to fly, Tito Gaona’s voice calms and reassures them.
As students learn to fly, Tito Gaona’s voice calms and reassures them.
'Only in Florida:' Seven-foot alligator wriggles way into Venice woman's home
A Venice woman was greeted by an unusual visitor in her Grand Palm Community home back in March: a seven-foot alligator.
A Venice woman was greeted by an unusual visitor in her Grand Palm Community home back in March: a seven-foot alligator.
Man killed in North Port house fire: Crews
A man was found inside a North Port home that caught on fire early Sunday morning, according to officials.
A man was found inside a North Port home that caught on fire early Sunday morning, according to officials.
US Olympic & Paralympic athletes enjoy calling Sarasota home during trials
Elite athletes from across the country spent the last few days at Nathan Benderson Park battling it out on the water for a chance to be nominated for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic rowing teams.
Elite athletes from across the country spent the last few days at Nathan Benderson Park battling it out on the water for a chance to be nominated for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic rowing teams.
Mote SEA Aquarium to focus on STEM education for students, families
Construction crews are making progress on construction of the new Mote Sea aquarium. It should be open by this time next year.
Construction crews are making progress on construction of the new Mote Sea aquarium. It should be open by this time next year.
Sarasota daredevil Nik Wallenda walks the wire on Good Friday
Well-known daredevil Nik Wallenda is performing in front of his hometown on Friday with the First Sarasota Baptist Church downtown.
Well-known daredevil Nik Wallenda is performing in front of his hometown on Friday with the First Sarasota Baptist Church downtown.
Mote Marine to house sickened sawfish from Florida Keys: 'The heart of our mission'
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota has become part of an emergency response effort to save Florida's remaining smalltooth sawfish.
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota has become part of an emergency response effort to save Florida's remaining smalltooth sawfish.
'Therapeutic' sand sculptures bring joy to North Port neighborhood
Mitch Guerrero's sand sculptures outside his home on South Salford Blvd. in North Port are getting positive attention from children and adults alike.
Mitch Guerrero's sand sculptures outside his home on South Salford Blvd. in North Port are getting positive attention from children and adults alike.
Sea turtle study shows promising signs for species 40 years later
It's almost that time of year when lights have to be dimmed, holes filled in and yellow stakes are placed to mark sea turtle nests.
It's almost that time of year when lights have to be dimmed, holes filled in and yellow stakes are placed to mark sea turtle nests.
Fire Rescue dog sworn in to work with Venice firefighters
Venice Fire Rescue has sworn in its newest member of the team: a dog named Misty.
Venice Fire Rescue has sworn in its newest member of the team: a dog named Misty.
Walk to Defeat ALS in Sarasota raises money for patients and finding cure
John Cannistra lost his wife Kathy to ALS in 2011.
John Cannistra lost his wife Kathy to ALS in 2011.
Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in grille of vehicle in North Port
First responders rescued a kitten after the animal got stuck in a vehicle's grille, according to North Port Fire Rescue.
First responders rescued a kitten after the animal got stuck in a vehicle's grille, according to North Port Fire Rescue.
Dozens more dog owners file complaints against shuttered Sarasota grooming business
The grooming business Diana Stevens owns may be filled with merchandise, but Google says Woof Gang’s Grooming and Bakery is permanently closed in Sarasota.
The grooming business Diana Stevens owns may be filled with merchandise, but Google says Woof Gang’s Grooming and Bakery is permanently closed in Sarasota.
Video: Great white shark headbutts camera belonging to Sarasota boaters before feasting on whale carcass
Boaters in Sarasota got up close and personal with a great white shark on Sunday while the giant fish was gorging on the carcass of a whale that died after beaching itself off the coast of Venice earlier this month.
Boaters in Sarasota got up close and personal with a great white shark on Sunday while the giant fish was gorging on the carcass of a whale that died after beaching itself off the coast of Venice earlier this month.
'Smart Knee' could change future of knee replacements
A Sarasota County man has a new type of knee thanks to a local surgeon.
A Sarasota County man has a new type of knee thanks to a local surgeon.
Christian and Bridget Ziegler fight to prevent records from being released
Former Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler and his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Sarasota and the State Attorney’s Office to prevent the release of certain public records that were gathered during a recent rape and video voyeurism investigation.
Former Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler and his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Sarasota and the State Attorney’s Office to prevent the release of certain public records that were gathered during a recent rape and video voyeurism investigation.
Agape Flights approved to resume cargo flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence
A local group, Agape Flights, has finally gotten the green light to restart their flights to Haiti that send crucial supplies to those in need.
A local group, Agape Flights, has finally gotten the green light to restart their flights to Haiti that send crucial supplies to those in need.
Mote partnering with groups in Taiwan to expand heat-resiliency coral research
Last summer, water temperatures hit above 100 degrees in some locations in the Florida Keys, causing bleaching and an evacuation of lab grown corals.
Last summer, water temperatures hit above 100 degrees in some locations in the Florida Keys, causing bleaching and an evacuation of lab grown corals.