Sarasota to host art and culture block party for April’s Fresh Fridays
Every first Friday of the month, downtown Sarasota transforms into an outdoor party showcasing the city’s culture and local businesses.
Every first Friday of the month, downtown Sarasota transforms into an outdoor party showcasing the city’s culture and local businesses.
4 dead in Venice plane crash, police say
Police in Venice are investigating a fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of four people.
Police in Venice are investigating a fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of four people.
Motorcyclist killed in Sarasota County crash involving two SUVs, troopers say
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killing in a crash involving two other SUVs in Sarasota County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killing in a crash involving two other SUVs in Sarasota County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Vice chair for Sarasota County Commission passes away, county officials say
Nancy Detert, the Sarasota County Commission's vice chair, passed away on Wednesday, county officials said.
Nancy Detert, the Sarasota County Commission's vice chair, passed away on Wednesday, county officials said.
Florida attorney general warns about possible flesh-eating ‘zombie’ drug
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will be in Sarasota Wednesday morning warning Floridians and tourists about a potentially lethal drug combination.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will be in Sarasota Wednesday morning warning Floridians and tourists about a potentially lethal drug combination.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver who killed motorcyclist in Sarasota
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist.
Police: Woman nearly kidnapped while walking on Lido Beach, investigators search for suspect
Investigators are searching for a suspect who tried to kidnap a woman on Lido Beach in Sarasota on Sunday, police said.
Investigators are searching for a suspect who tried to kidnap a woman on Lido Beach in Sarasota on Sunday, police said.
Run for Turtles returns to Siesta Key beach
On Saturday, the Mote Marine Laboratory’s Annual Run for the Turtles returned to Siesta Key Beach for the 34th time.
On Saturday, the Mote Marine Laboratory’s Annual Run for the Turtles returned to Siesta Key Beach for the 34th time.
Sarasota Police Department searching for Guinea Pig thief
On Saturday, a man was caught on camera stealing a Guinea Pig from a pet store in the 3800 block of South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
On Saturday, a man was caught on camera stealing a Guinea Pig from a pet store in the 3800 block of South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
Jay Leno keep laughs coming at 72 with decades long entertainment career
For more than 50 years, Jay Leno has been entertaining audiences and bringing laughter when needed. He's never retired and still performs regularly.
For more than 50 years, Jay Leno has been entertaining audiences and bringing laughter when needed. He's never retired and still performs regularly.
New terminal coming to Sarasota Bradenton International to keep up with soaring passenger numbers
Crews broke ground Monday morning on a brand new terminal at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Crews broke ground Monday morning on a brand new terminal at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Albritton Fruit Farms blueberry field opens for guests to pluck their own fruit
At Albritton Fruit Farms, the U-pick blueberry field is back open for its 7th year.
At Albritton Fruit Farms, the U-pick blueberry field is back open for its 7th year.
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.