Former U.S Marine and FWC officer honored for saving man trapped in his car in the water
Two heroes were honored Monday afternoon in Sarasota County for the part they played in rescuing a man from a sinking car last December.
Two heroes were honored Monday afternoon in Sarasota County for the part they played in rescuing a man from a sinking car last December.
Sarasota hosts 40th annual Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend
Sarasota celebrated 40 years of hosting the Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend.
Sarasota celebrated 40 years of hosting the Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend.
Sarasota couple celebrates 70 years of marriage: 'There aren’t any secrets'
The details of how Bob and Lucille Alloca first met when they were 15 are a little blurry, but the love they've shared for generations is clear.
The details of how Bob and Lucille Alloca first met when they were 15 are a little blurry, but the love they've shared for generations is clear.
Warm Mineral Springs Park to be conserved and restored: 'Everyone gets to win'
For decades, North Port’s Warm Mineral Springs has been a beacon for visitors with its year-round temperature of 87 degrees and mineral packed water.
For decades, North Port’s Warm Mineral Springs has been a beacon for visitors with its year-round temperature of 87 degrees and mineral packed water.
Push to reopen Midnight Pass in Sarasota County gets a boost
The push to restore Midnight Pass got a big boost today.
The push to restore Midnight Pass got a big boost today.
Retired NYPD detectives will share experiences of Sept. 11 attacks with Venice High students
The September 11 terror attacks are a day so many remember, and on Wednesday, it will be 23 years since that day changed our nation. But, many students in school today weren't born yet.
The September 11 terror attacks are a day so many remember, and on Wednesday, it will be 23 years since that day changed our nation. But, many students in school today weren't born yet.
Mote Marine documents impacts from Debby on Sarasota Bay
Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding to Sarasota and exposed problems with overdevelopment, all of which poured into Sarasota Bay.
Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding to Sarasota and exposed problems with overdevelopment, all of which poured into Sarasota Bay.
North Venice-based Tervis files for bankruptcy, layoffs expected
Drinkware manufacturer Tervis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Thursday, as part of an effort to “reorganize."
Drinkware manufacturer Tervis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Thursday, as part of an effort to “reorganize."
911 caller saw video of fight between co-workers who killed each other on Lido Key: 'His head was bloody'
Two men, a 32-year old and a 50-year old, were found dead at a rental on Lido Key on Tuesday morning.
Two men, a 32-year old and a 50-year old, were found dead at a rental on Lido Key on Tuesday morning.
Sarasota leaders, developer weighing options for historic Colson Hotel
A developer asked Sarasota commissioners to reconsider a demolition permit for a historic landmark in the city.
A developer asked Sarasota commissioners to reconsider a demolition permit for a historic landmark in the city.
Co-workers kill one another on Lido Key, Sarasota police investigating
Sarasota police are working to figure out what caused two co-workers to kill each other on Lido Key.
Sarasota police are working to figure out what caused two co-workers to kill each other on Lido Key.
Sarasota sober living home working to rebuild after flooding from Debby: 'It's so important'
A shell of a home remains in Sarasota as crews work to repair what Tropical Storm Debby destroyed.
A shell of a home remains in Sarasota as crews work to repair what Tropical Storm Debby destroyed.
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.



















