Sarasota roundabout aims to improve traffic flow, safety
Drivers in Sarasota are learning to navigate a new roundabout at Gulfstream and U.S. 41.
Drivers in Sarasota are learning to navigate a new roundabout at Gulfstream and U.S. 41.
Historic Leonard Reid home to become arts, cultural and history center in Sarasota
The Leonard Reid house now off Martin Luther King Junior Way is a piece of history and the city of Sarasota is turning it into a place to learn about arts, culture and history.
The Leonard Reid house now off Martin Luther King Junior Way is a piece of history and the city of Sarasota is turning it into a place to learn about arts, culture and history.
North Port small businesses work to rebound after Hurricane Ian impacts
The City of North Port has about 2,000 small businesses and many of them are still on the rebound after Hurricane Ian.
The City of North Port has about 2,000 small businesses and many of them are still on the rebound after Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian leaves behind financial nightmare for Sarasota County snowbird
Months have passed since Hurricane Ian hit the state of Florida, problems keep piling up for residents in severely impacted areas. Though local, state, and federal resources have been sent to help, the aftermath left a financial nightmare for many – including snowbirds.
Months have passed since Hurricane Ian hit the state of Florida, problems keep piling up for residents in severely impacted areas. Though local, state, and federal resources have been sent to help, the aftermath left a financial nightmare for many – including snowbirds.
Pedestrian hospitalized after car crashes into CVS on Long Boat Key
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert after being hit by a car that crashed into a CVS in Sarasota County.
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert after being hit by a car that crashed into a CVS in Sarasota County.
Sailor Circus annual holiday show will make return in Sarasota
The nation’s longest running youth circus, the Sailor Circus, is celebrating the holidays with seven shows December 28-31 at the Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota.
The nation’s longest running youth circus, the Sailor Circus, is celebrating the holidays with seven shows December 28-31 at the Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota.
Man shoots girlfriend, triggering SWAT standoff at Sarasota apartment
A SWAT standoff that lasted for hours in Sarasota started after a man shot his girlfriend, sending her to the hospital, officials said.
A SWAT standoff that lasted for hours in Sarasota started after a man shot his girlfriend, sending her to the hospital, officials said.
Sarasota County SWAT team responds to shooting at apartment complex
One person was hospitalized following a shooting in Sarasota, prompting a response from the county's SWAT team. Deputies are asking the public to avoid the area.
One person was hospitalized following a shooting in Sarasota, prompting a response from the county's SWAT team. Deputies are asking the public to avoid the area.
Traffic shift in downtown Sarasota helps improve bicycle safety
A traffic shift in downtown Sarasota will help improve bicycle safety by creating two designated bike lanes from the Legacy Trail to downtown. Some have said the new traffic pattern, though, is causing headaches while taking business away from certain stores.
A traffic shift in downtown Sarasota will help improve bicycle safety by creating two designated bike lanes from the Legacy Trail to downtown. Some have said the new traffic pattern, though, is causing headaches while taking business away from certain stores.
Video shows burglar shoot his way into vape shop in Sarasota County
Officers in Sarasota and Manatee counties hope to catch armed burglars who shot their way into vape shops, after the stores were closed.
Officers in Sarasota and Manatee counties hope to catch armed burglars who shot their way into vape shops, after the stores were closed.
Sarasota school board votes to accept separation agreement for Superintendent Brennan Asplen
Last week, Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen negotiated a separation agreement with the school district, and Tuesday evening, the board voted to accept the agreement.
Last week, Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen negotiated a separation agreement with the school district, and Tuesday evening, the board voted to accept the agreement.
Sarasota police investigate suspicious death after woman found dead during welfare check
A woman was found dead after a welfare check in the 2500 block of South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota Monday afternoon, police said.
A woman was found dead after a welfare check in the 2500 block of South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota Monday afternoon, police said.
Warm Mineral Springs Park remains closed due to Hurricane Ian damages
Warm Mineral Springs Park has remained closed since Hurricane Ian passed in September. The City of North Port is working to reopen as quickly as they can with many trying to come out to the park.
Warm Mineral Springs Park has remained closed since Hurricane Ian passed in September. The City of North Port is working to reopen as quickly as they can with many trying to come out to the park.
I-75 northbound reopens following fatal crash in Venice
Traffic on I-75 northbound in Venice is flowing once again following a fatal vehicle crash Saturday morning.
Traffic on I-75 northbound in Venice is flowing once again following a fatal vehicle crash Saturday morning.
'Shop with a Cop' in North Port brings holiday spirit to residents impacted by Hurricane Ian
More than 120 kids were picked for the North Port Police Department's “Shop with a Cop” event this year.
More than 120 kids were picked for the North Port Police Department's “Shop with a Cop” event this year.
Local environmental groups help clear waterways of Hurricane Ian debris
When Hurricane Ian destroyed homes along Florida's gulf coast, all that debris went everywhere, including into the water. In Englewood, scrap metal, parts of roofs and so much more are still visible in the water.
When Hurricane Ian destroyed homes along Florida's gulf coast, all that debris went everywhere, including into the water. In Englewood, scrap metal, parts of roofs and so much more are still visible in the water.
Sarasota scientists working on ‘game changing’ red tide research to keep shellfish farmers in business
New technology may allow shellfish farmers to test for red tide toxins, allowing them to self-monitor the levels in their harvest.
New technology may allow shellfish farmers to test for red tide toxins, allowing them to self-monitor the levels in their harvest.
Venice plane crash: Search for missing pilot discontinued, officials say
After searching for a few days and more than 2,000 square nautical miles, officials in Venice decided Wednesday to end their search for a missing father following a small plane crash in the Gulf.
After searching for a few days and more than 2,000 square nautical miles, officials in Venice decided Wednesday to end their search for a missing father following a small plane crash in the Gulf.
City of North Port employee turns City Hall into winter wonderland for Christmas season
A City of North Port staff assistant, who has been with the city for 22 years, has worked each year to put smiles on residents' faces every Christmas season. This year, it's needed even more with so many people still rebuilding after Hurricane Ian.
A City of North Port staff assistant, who has been with the city for 22 years, has worked each year to put smiles on residents' faces every Christmas season. This year, it's needed even more with so many people still rebuilding after Hurricane Ian.
Parents of Gabby Petito say Laundrie family lawyer knew Gabby was dead during search, new records show
The parents of Gabby Petito have long said they believe Brian Laundrie's parents knew their daughter was dead, but kept their son's secret for more than a month. Now, the Laundrie family lawyer has been named in the Petito family's lawsuit, saying he knew, too.
The parents of Gabby Petito have long said they believe Brian Laundrie's parents knew their daughter was dead, but kept their son's secret for more than a month. Now, the Laundrie family lawyer has been named in the Petito family's lawsuit, saying he knew, too.