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.
Child pulled into Sarasota storm drain after water main break dies
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office confirms a 5-year-old girl who was pulled into a storm drain after a water main break on Sunday has died.
'Sash & Sill' owner arrested, facing more than 20 new charges after customers left without money & windows
Arrest records show 47-year-old Todd Hoch, of Nokomis, was booked into the Sarasota County jail on Thursday afternoon.
Gulf of Mexico Drive signs on Longboat Key yanked by FDOT as town considers changing road’s name
The stretch of road connecting Longboat Key to Sarasota and Manatee Counties has been called Gulf of Mexico Drive for as long as anyone remembers, but the state road signs calling by that name have come down.
Community helps support Hap's Honda BMX racing team after theft
On Aug. 23, the team manager for Hap's Honda BMX discovered their trailer was broken into.