Sarasota to consider building affordable housing for city workers

Right across from Sarasota City Hall, City Manager Marlon Brown has a vision for the community. He hopes to build two towers, with space for 192 units to house 400 people.

North Port man accused of drugging, sexually battering kidnapped teen: Police

A North Port man is accused of kidnapping a teen girl he met on social media after police found her inside his home – drugged and sexually battered. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.