Sarasota's Ringling Museum celebrates 25 years of partnership with FSU
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was founded in 1927, and it officially opened to visitors in 1932. Since then, Sarasota residents and tourists have been able to see the life and legacy of the Ringling family up close and personal.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was founded in 1927, and it officially opened to visitors in 1932. Since then, Sarasota residents and tourists have been able to see the life and legacy of the Ringling family up close and personal.
Sarasota dog killed, another bitten on neighborhood walk; attacking dog shot by deputies
Two Sarasota dogs and their owners were attacked by a pair of pitbulls while out on their routine walk.
Two Sarasota dogs and their owners were attacked by a pair of pitbulls while out on their routine walk.
Sarasota man, 65, arrested for trafficking over 400 grams of cocaine: police
A 65-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for trafficking more than 400 grams of cocaine, according to police.
A 65-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested for trafficking more than 400 grams of cocaine, according to police.
Sarasota County School Board votes to cooperate with all law enforcement — including ICE — in ceremonial vote
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
Restoration to bring up to 300,000 cubic yards of sand to Lido Beach during renourishment
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Florida maintenance man accused of sexually assaulting disabled patient
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.
Man driving 95 mph with headlights off gets prison for deadly DUI crash in North Port, state attorney says
A man convicted in a 2021 DUI crash that left a motorcyclist dead in North Port will spend nearly a decade in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
A man convicted in a 2021 DUI crash that left a motorcyclist dead in North Port will spend nearly a decade in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
Sarasota Station Apartments breaks ground as 20-year vision becomes reality
Rent has gone up and so have the prices of homes, so much so, that some are being priced out of Sarasota. Now, a new workforce housing complex is hoping to solve some of those problems.
Rent has gone up and so have the prices of homes, so much so, that some are being priced out of Sarasota. Now, a new workforce housing complex is hoping to solve some of those problems.
Florida woman discovers ex-boyfriend’s bomb-making materials while kicking him out of her house: SCSO
A Sarasota man’s breakup with his girlfriend attracted more attention to his failed relationship than he wanted when she demanded that he move out.
A Sarasota man’s breakup with his girlfriend attracted more attention to his failed relationship than he wanted when she demanded that he move out.
‘Career criminal’ arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud throughout Florida: Sarasota police
A woman police describe as a career criminal has been arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud.
A woman police describe as a career criminal has been arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud.
Manasota Key Road reopens as Sarasota County eyes permanent solution to continued storm damage
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
Ringling Museum of Art highlights Latin community through 'Nuestro Vaivén' exhibition
Four Sarasota community leaders worked with artists to create "Nuestro Vaivén," a Ringling Museum of Art exhibition that highlights Latin contemporary art.
Four Sarasota community leaders worked with artists to create "Nuestro Vaivén," a Ringling Museum of Art exhibition that highlights Latin contemporary art.
Great white shark surfaces off Venice coast near charter captain’s boat: ‘Just crazy’
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
Sarasota man accused in burglary of $250K classic Porsche cuts off ankle monitor, skips town: Police
A Sarasota man accused in a 2023 burglary at the former Sarasota Classic Car Museum landed back behind bars after police say he cut off his ankle monitor and skipped town.
A Sarasota man accused in a 2023 burglary at the former Sarasota Classic Car Museum landed back behind bars after police say he cut off his ankle monitor and skipped town.
Sarasota Art Museum exhibition highlights 40-year career of Janet Echelman
In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career.
In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career.
Bay Area firefighters warn of firework dangers, how to stay safe on New Year's Eve
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Sarasota County teacher who beat ovarian cancer to race in Boston Marathon
For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team.
For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team.
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Phillippi Creek dredging underway to help bring flooding relief to residents
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Death investigation underway at gas station in Sarasota: SCSO
Detectives are investigating after a 911 caller reported a person was found dead near a vehicle in a Sarasota gas station parking lot early Saturday morning.
Detectives are investigating after a 911 caller reported a person was found dead near a vehicle in a Sarasota gas station parking lot early Saturday morning.