Gov. DeSantis vetoes funding that would have helped fix water quality issues in Little Sarasota Bay
Little Sarasota Bay is filled with algae forty years after a hundred-yard section of the barrier island was closed between Siesta Key and Venice.
Little Sarasota Bay is filled with algae forty years after a hundred-yard section of the barrier island was closed between Siesta Key and Venice.
Garbage truck gets stuck in Nokomis neighborhood plagued by holes
Garbage pick up came to a halt in a Nokomis neighborhood in Sarasota County recently after the truck got stuck in a hole. It's not the first time it has happened either.
Garbage pick up came to a halt in a Nokomis neighborhood in Sarasota County recently after the truck got stuck in a hole. It's not the first time it has happened either.
Gabby Petito: Judge delivers blow to Laundrie family as civil suit appears headed to trial
The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida appears headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case and gave the defendants 10 days to respond.
The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida appears headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case and gave the defendants 10 days to respond.
Sarasota County School Board selects new superintendent
After a months-long search, the Sarasota County School Board announced their pick for superintendent Wednesday at its 9:30 a.m. board meeting.
After a months-long search, the Sarasota County School Board announced their pick for superintendent Wednesday at its 9:30 a.m. board meeting.
Sarasota residents protest skyscraper, resist changing landscape
More than 60 residents of Sarasota, many from Bay Plaza believe plans for 347 foot condo behind them, don’t fit with the aesthetics of Palm Avenue.
More than 60 residents of Sarasota, many from Bay Plaza believe plans for 347 foot condo behind them, don’t fit with the aesthetics of Palm Avenue.
School board choosing next Sarasota County superintendent
According to the Florida Association of School Superintendents, in the last four years, 61 of Florida's 67 school districts have seen new superintendents.
According to the Florida Association of School Superintendents, in the last four years, 61 of Florida's 67 school districts have seen new superintendents.
Sarasota car museum being forced to relocate by New College of Florida
Aside from the Henry Ford Museum, The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the oldest continuously operated car museum in the United States. However, it's being forced to relocate.
Aside from the Henry Ford Museum, The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the oldest continuously operated car museum in the United States. However, it's being forced to relocate.
Small helicopter crashes into fence between Venice Municipal Airport and the Festival Grounds.
At 11:30 on Saturday morning, Venice Police and Fire Rescue responded to a small helicopter that had crashed into the fence between Venice Municipal Airport and the Festival Grounds.
At 11:30 on Saturday morning, Venice Police and Fire Rescue responded to a small helicopter that had crashed into the fence between Venice Municipal Airport and the Festival Grounds.
Charter boat captain finds rare 6-inch megalodon shark tooth off Venice coast
Michael Nastasio, the owner and founder of Black Gold Fossil Charters found a megalodon shark tooth measuring 6.25 inches off the southern Sarasota County coast a few weeks ago.
Michael Nastasio, the owner and founder of Black Gold Fossil Charters found a megalodon shark tooth measuring 6.25 inches off the southern Sarasota County coast a few weeks ago.
Sarasota man sends supplies to help Ukrainians after Kakhovka dam collapse
The non-profit, Ukraine Aid Operations, provides supplies to Ukrainian troops. Alan Rybak has sent over 13,000 items from Sarasota to Ukraine.
The non-profit, Ukraine Aid Operations, provides supplies to Ukrainian troops. Alan Rybak has sent over 13,000 items from Sarasota to Ukraine.
Sarasota shooting suspect arrested after vehicle crash, hours-long stand-off with police
One person was hospitalized and another was arrested after a fight between two drivers led to gunfire and a standoff Wednesday evening in Sarasota.
One person was hospitalized and another was arrested after a fight between two drivers led to gunfire and a standoff Wednesday evening in Sarasota.
Sarasota tattoo shop helps victims cover tattoos branded on by human traffickers
An organization that assists human trafficking victims is partnering with a tattoo shop in Sarasota to help survivors cover up a physical reminder of their trauma: Tattoos branded onto them by their traffickers.
An organization that assists human trafficking victims is partnering with a tattoo shop in Sarasota to help survivors cover up a physical reminder of their trauma: Tattoos branded onto them by their traffickers.
Woman arrested in weekend Sarasota shooting that left one injured: Investigators
A Sarasota woman was arrested in connection to a shooting over the weekend that left one person injured, police said.
A Sarasota woman was arrested in connection to a shooting over the weekend that left one person injured, police said.
Feed a flamingo at Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Want to feed a flamingo? A park in Sarasota gives guests an opportunity to get up close and personal with the pink birds often associated with the Sunshine State.
Want to feed a flamingo? A park in Sarasota gives guests an opportunity to get up close and personal with the pink birds often associated with the Sunshine State.
SCSO: 1 dead after vehicle strikes power pole in Siesta Key
A deadly crash shut down Beach Road in Siesta Key early Wednesday morning.
A deadly crash shut down Beach Road in Siesta Key early Wednesday morning.
'Endangerment to everyone': Troopers urge safe driving after major I-75 crashes over the weekend
A trip along North or Southbound I-75 in Sarasota County can come with obstacles. Troopers warn that safe driving is especially essential on the highway.
A trip along North or Southbound I-75 in Sarasota County can come with obstacles. Troopers warn that safe driving is especially essential on the highway.
Accused wrong-way driver arrested for DUI after crash with semi-tanker truck: FHP
A Spring Hill man was arrested early Sunday morning following a wrong-way crash on I-75 in Sarasota.
A Spring Hill man was arrested early Sunday morning following a wrong-way crash on I-75 in Sarasota.
One person injured in Central Ave. shooting in Sarasota
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Central Ave, at around 2:30 in the morning on Saturday.
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Central Ave, at around 2:30 in the morning on Saturday.
Loggerhead sea turtle suffering from red tide rehabilitated by Mote Marine Laboratory
On Thursday morning, along the shoreline of Lido Beach a loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed ‘Steve’ returned home. Steve was affected by toxins from red tide.
On Thursday morning, along the shoreline of Lido Beach a loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed ‘Steve’ returned home. Steve was affected by toxins from red tide.
North Port woman nearly killed after rattlesnake bites her while on hike in Myakkahatchee Creek
A North Port woman is recovering in the hospital after a rattlesnake bite nearly killed her.
A North Port woman is recovering in the hospital after a rattlesnake bite nearly killed her.



















