Annual Hootenanny offers family friendly fun to celebrate and preserve 109-year-old Schoolhouse in Miakka
A small community in Sarasota is working to preserve a piece of history that's stood for 109 years.
A small community in Sarasota is working to preserve a piece of history that's stood for 109 years.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: CRPS takes center stage on day 1 of witness testimony
On the first day of witness testimony in a $200 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, jurors heard from friends and relatives about Maya Kowalski’s experience with a rare, debilitating condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and how ketamine treatments impacted her health.
On the first day of witness testimony in a $200 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, jurors heard from friends and relatives about Maya Kowalski’s experience with a rare, debilitating condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and how ketamine treatments impacted her health.
Venice Theatre is beacon of strength as community continues rebuilding a year after Hurricane Ian
One year ago, the Venice community gathered, sharing hugs and tears as sirens wailed in the background as the historic Venice Theatre sat exposed to elements, a shell of its former self.
One year ago, the Venice community gathered, sharing hugs and tears as sirens wailed in the background as the historic Venice Theatre sat exposed to elements, a shell of its former self.
Silver alert issued for missing Sarasota Woman
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating Louisa Mae Heil who has been reported missing.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating Louisa Mae Heil who has been reported missing.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Maya’s brother testifies in $200 million case against All Children’s Hospital
Maya Kowalski’s teenage brother was among witnesses who took the stand in a Sarasota courtroom on Friday as testimony began in a case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Maya Kowalski’s teenage brother was among witnesses who took the stand in a Sarasota courtroom on Friday as testimony began in a case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
2 North Port homes struck by lightning within minute of each other: NPFR
North Port Fire Rescue responded to two structure fires Thursday afternoon after two homes were struck by lightning within a minute of each other.
North Port Fire Rescue responded to two structure fires Thursday afternoon after two homes were struck by lightning within a minute of each other.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Family’s $200 million lawsuit against All Children’s Hospital goes to court
A child in extreme pain, a mother’s suicide, allegations of child abuse and an unconventional Ketamine therapy took center stage in a Sarasota County courtroom on Thursday as opening statements were heard in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
A child in extreme pain, a mother’s suicide, allegations of child abuse and an unconventional Ketamine therapy took center stage in a Sarasota County courtroom on Thursday as opening statements were heard in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Sarasota County residents struggle without FEMA assistance one year after Hurricane Ian
In one hour alone Hurricane Ian brought 18 inches of rain to Venice nearly one year ago.
In one hour alone Hurricane Ian brought 18 inches of rain to Venice nearly one year ago.
'Take Care of Maya’: Family drops lawsuit against social worker as case against hospital goes forward
A key defendant has been dropped in connection to a case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital made widely known by the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
A key defendant has been dropped in connection to a case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital made widely known by the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Manasota Key residents asking for waterways to be reopened as coastal erosion worsens
The shoreline of Manasota Key looks a lot different than it did a month ago.
The shoreline of Manasota Key looks a lot different than it did a month ago.
Aftermath of Hurricane Ian 1 year later, North Port residents rebuild
One year after Hurricane Ian passed through North Port and homes were engulfed by flood water, signs of damage remain.
One year after Hurricane Ian passed through North Port and homes were engulfed by flood water, signs of damage remain.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Jury selection begins in civil case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
It's a case that involves parental right, unproven allegations of child abuse and a family who said their daughter was medically kidnapped by the state.
It's a case that involves parental right, unproven allegations of child abuse and a family who said their daughter was medically kidnapped by the state.
Man arrested for drug possession dies while in custody: Sarasota County deputies
A suspect who was arrested for drug possession died Wednesday after what appeared to be an overdose while being taken to a correctional facility, Sarasota County deputies said.
A suspect who was arrested for drug possession died Wednesday after what appeared to be an overdose while being taken to a correctional facility, Sarasota County deputies said.
Ringling College of Art and Design opens esports facility in Sarasota
A hobby for many kids and teens is now an Olympic sport and a college sport, and one school just opened a training facility with state-of-the-art equipment.
A hobby for many kids and teens is now an Olympic sport and a college sport, and one school just opened a training facility with state-of-the-art equipment.
Air Force One pilot who protected President Bush in the air during 9/11 attacks shares story in Sarasota
On September 11, 2001, Colonel Mark Tillman was the commander and pilot of Air Force One, working to protect now-former President George W. Bush.
On September 11, 2001, Colonel Mark Tillman was the commander and pilot of Air Force One, working to protect now-former President George W. Bush.
Mosquito-borne illness advisory lifted in Sarasota, Manatee counties
Officials with Sarasota and Manatee counties announced Tuesday that the medical alert status related to malaria that the Florida Department of Health had issued for those two counties has been lifted.
Officials with Sarasota and Manatee counties announced Tuesday that the medical alert status related to malaria that the Florida Department of Health had issued for those two counties has been lifted.
HCSO: Two men arrested in connection with chop shop operation spanning four counties
Two men have been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties, according to authorities.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties, according to authorities.
Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park breeding Caribbean King Crabs to help with coral restoration
At Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park, Caribbean King Crabs are spawning.
At Mote Marine Laboratory Aquaculture Research Park, Caribbean King Crabs are spawning.
9/11 related diseases daily concern for first responders 22 years later
A Bay Area social studies teacher was still a rookie New York City police officer when 9/11 happened.
A Bay Area social studies teacher was still a rookie New York City police officer when 9/11 happened.
Sarasota commissioners discuss future of former golf course property in Gulf Gate Estates
The future of 49 acres in a Sarasota County neighborhood could be up for discussion.
The future of 49 acres in a Sarasota County neighborhood could be up for discussion.



















