Man dies after being found unresponsive in water: SCSO
A man died after being found unresponsive while swimming on Siesta Key on Sunday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck in Nokomis: FHP
A Nokomis man was hit by a pickup truck and killed after the Florida Highway Patrol says he tried crossing Mission Valley Blvd.
'Self Portrait' challenges artists to be the subjects of their work
The latest Art Center Sarasota juried show tackles the art of the self portrait.
Venice police investigating man's death
Venice police are investigating a death at a home on the 1000 block of Lillian St.
Sarasota couple accused of child neglect were on drugs when they were caught drinking beer under a tent: SPD
An anonymous tip landed a Sarasota couple behind bars after investigators said they neglected their child.
Local Faith Groups Protest Growing Number of Immigrant Detention Centers
Florida is rapidly expanding its network of immigrant detention centers.
Man drowns in Sarasota, investigation underway: SCSO
A man drowned near the 9000 block of Blind Pass Rd. in Sarasota on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Sarasota County Schools explores school repurposing, possibly closing Wilkinson Elementary
In Sarasota County, new homes are still being built, and more families keep moving in. Despite the increase in population, Sarasota County Schools said enrollment is flattening.
Seasoned Sarasota officers recall protecting the president on September 11, 2001
Twenty-four years ago, on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was at Emma E Booker Elementary School in Sarasota to celebrate reading scores and Sarasota police will never forget evacuating the president from the school to Air Force One after learning of the terror attacks.
The Farm opens up opportunities for Sarasota County students to learn farming and agriculture
The Farm at McIntosh Middle School allows students a place to raise animals for FFA and to show in the county fair.
Red-light runner strikes Sarasota motorcycle deputy: SCSO
A Sarasota County motorcycle deputy was taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning after investigators said he was struck by a red-light runner.
Sarasota's 'Sash and Sill' owner arrested for third time on two additional larceny charges
Todd Hoch, the owner of Sarasota-based “Sash and Sill,” appeared smiling in his recent mug shot after being booked into the Sarasota County jail. He's charged with two additional counts of larceny by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
3 women, juvenile caught stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from North Port shopping center
A call about shoplifting at a Dick's Sporting Goods store in North Port ended in a big bust. Four were put behind bars after a car full of stolen merchandise was found.
Local ceramic sculptor's first solo exhibition brings a mixture of nerves and excitement
Long-time ceramic sculptor Dorothea Calvert hopes to engage the audience with her first solo exhibition, "Praxis."
Sarasota man accused of exposing himself to family on Lido Beach
A Sarasota man is accused of exposing himself to a family on Lido Beach.
"Through The Veil" encourages visitors at the Sarasota Art Museum to walk through the work
Many of the pieces in Lillian Blades' exhibition "Through The Veil" take full advantage of the large gallery space at the Sarasota Art Museum.
Sarasota Fights Fentanyl Walk brings hundreds out to honor lives lost: 'You can find peace'
Each photo told a different story about struggles with addiction, and each face belonged to a person who lost their lives to the deadly drug, fentanyl.
Suspect arrested in deadly Sarasota shooting stemming from fight
A suspect was arrested early Sunday morning after a deadly shooting stemming from a fight on North Washington Boulevard in Sarasota.
Owner of Sash and Sill appears before judge facing 27 charges of fraud
Appearing once again in front of a judge, this time in Sarasota County, the owner of the window and door installation company 'Sash and Sill' is under arrest.
'Sarasota Fights Fentanyl Walk' to remember, provide lifesaving resources to community
Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in Tampa Bay area communities for years.