Sarasota County purchases nearly 300 acres of land to protect wildlife of threat of land development
Feet away from State Road 72 in Sarasota County, you can get away from the noise of trucks and step into 290 acres of pasture, wetlands, and natural hammock, and it will remain that way now that the county purchased the land.
Feet away from State Road 72 in Sarasota County, you can get away from the noise of trucks and step into 290 acres of pasture, wetlands, and natural hammock, and it will remain that way now that the county purchased the land.
Mote Marine exhibit allows guests to transform into an undersea explorer
For those who dreamed of exploring the deep depths of the planet, a traveling exhibit will allow guests to experience life 20,000 leagues under the sea.
For those who dreamed of exploring the deep depths of the planet, a traveling exhibit will allow guests to experience life 20,000 leagues under the sea.
Sarasota school board member walks out during meeting over anti-gay comments
Sarasota School Board Member Tom Edwards, a political target of the governor, filed to run for reelection the morning after walking out of a meeting during public comment.
Sarasota School Board Member Tom Edwards, a political target of the governor, filed to run for reelection the morning after walking out of a meeting during public comment.
Burglary suspect arrested after hitting Sarasota officer while fleeing, police say
The suspect accused of hitting a Sarasota police officer while fleeing a burglary has been arrested in Broward County, authorities said.
The suspect accused of hitting a Sarasota police officer while fleeing a burglary has been arrested in Broward County, authorities said.
Watch: Fleeing burglary suspect hits Sarasota police officer with car and takes off
A Sarasota police officer is recovering at home after an accused burglary suspect was caught on body camera hitting him with a stolen car.
A Sarasota police officer is recovering at home after an accused burglary suspect was caught on body camera hitting him with a stolen car.
Study called Magic Jet Ski could help reduce red tide along beaches, scientists say
Instead of finding a lot of dead fish along Sarasota and Manatee County beaches, you'll find a beach full of spring breakers.
Instead of finding a lot of dead fish along Sarasota and Manatee County beaches, you'll find a beach full of spring breakers.
Gabby Petito case: Judge to decide if 'burn after reading' letter will be allowed as evidence
The trial in the civil case filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of Brian Laundrie has been pushed back to spring 2024, but first, the judge has to decide on two key parts of the potential trial.
The trial in the civil case filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of Brian Laundrie has been pushed back to spring 2024, but first, the judge has to decide on two key parts of the potential trial.
Fire tears through clubhouse in Venice mobile home community
A fire Wednesday morning burned the clubhouse inside a mobile home community in Venice.
A fire Wednesday morning burned the clubhouse inside a mobile home community in Venice.
How will red tide impact spring break?
With spring break upon us officials are working fast to clear the beaches of dead fish from red tide.
With spring break upon us officials are working fast to clear the beaches of dead fish from red tide.
Teen driver crashes into diners outside Sarasota restaurant
A 16-year-old driver crashed their Honda Civic into Kacey’s Seafood in Sarasota Friday, seriously injuring two guests, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A 16-year-old driver crashed their Honda Civic into Kacey’s Seafood in Sarasota Friday, seriously injuring two guests, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Police: 2 dead in Venice murder-suicide
A Venice man shot and killed a woman and then took his own life, according to city officials.
A Venice man shot and killed a woman and then took his own life, according to city officials.
Sarasota man prepares for 80-mile paddle from Bahamas to Florida to support children with cystic fibrosis
Robert Martini is gearing up to use his skills for his upcoming paddle journey from the Bahamas to Florida. The Sarasota resident said he knows the trip will be long and strenuous, but he's doing it to help others.
Robert Martini is gearing up to use his skills for his upcoming paddle journey from the Bahamas to Florida. The Sarasota resident said he knows the trip will be long and strenuous, but he's doing it to help others.
'It happens in silence': Officials urge focus on water safety after child pulled from Siesta Key pool
A child was hospitalized Tuesday morning after nearly drowning in a pool at a vacation rental on Siesta Key.
A child was hospitalized Tuesday morning after nearly drowning in a pool at a vacation rental on Siesta Key.
What is causing red tide along Florida's Gulf coast?
A toxic algae bloom that runs from Naples to Clearwater is wreaking havoc along the west coast.
A toxic algae bloom that runs from Naples to Clearwater is wreaking havoc along the west coast.
Fire crews brace for ‘active brush fire season’ in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Hillsborough teacher helps high school girls impacted by Hurricane Ian find prom dresses
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
Sarasota County school officials remove district's police chief
The police chief for Sarasota County schools was removed from his position with the district Friday, but no reason was provided in a news release from the school district.
The police chief for Sarasota County schools was removed from his position with the district Friday, but no reason was provided in a news release from the school district.
North Port brush fire: Roads reopen after fire forces closures on I-75; schools evacuate as precaution
Officials in North Port say roads are reopened after a brush fire created visibility issues along Interstate 75, which forced some road closures.
Officials in North Port say roads are reopened after a brush fire created visibility issues along Interstate 75, which forced some road closures.
FDA report into listeria outbreak reveals Big Olaf employees didn’t have sink to wash hands, proper training
A Food and Drug Administration report into the investigation of a deadly multi-state listeria outbreak found several issues at a Sarasota-based creamery.
A Food and Drug Administration report into the investigation of a deadly multi-state listeria outbreak found several issues at a Sarasota-based creamery.
'Garden Pod' off Siesta Key created to address food insecurity, lower costs
A new feature off Siesta Key's coast called a "Garden Pod" was created to not only address food insecurities in the Tampa Bay area and around the world, but it will also lower costs.
A new feature off Siesta Key's coast called a "Garden Pod" was created to not only address food insecurities in the Tampa Bay area and around the world, but it will also lower costs.