Sarasota County officials urge residents to help keep mosquitoes under control as summer heats up
Florida becomes the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes as the rain continues, and the summer heats up. They can carry diseases, so Sarasota Mosquito Management is urging residents to help keep mosquitoes under control.
Florida becomes the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes as the rain continues, and the summer heats up. They can carry diseases, so Sarasota Mosquito Management is urging residents to help keep mosquitoes under control.
How to lower divorce expenses; cost as low as $408
At the Women's Resource Center in Sarasota, a classroom is ready for those looking to learn how to navigate the costs of divorce. Lori Gentile, the director of client services, said it’s lessons that would have helped in her own split.
At the Women's Resource Center in Sarasota, a classroom is ready for those looking to learn how to navigate the costs of divorce. Lori Gentile, the director of client services, said it’s lessons that would have helped in her own split.
Sarasota leaders hosting town hall to address affordable housing in city
Finding and keeping affordable housing is a growing problem in the Bay Area, but leaders in Sarasota want to have an open dialogue with residents.
Finding and keeping affordable housing is a growing problem in the Bay Area, but leaders in Sarasota want to have an open dialogue with residents.
Sarasota child porn suspect arrested in Mexico after missing court hearing in 2017
A Sarasota child porn case was left in limbo after a suspect didn't appear for a court hearing back in 2017. Five years later, federal authorities were able to track him down in Mexico and arrest him.
A Sarasota child porn case was left in limbo after a suspect didn't appear for a court hearing back in 2017. Five years later, federal authorities were able to track him down in Mexico and arrest him.
Garden of 3-D paper flowers helps artist cope with cancer
A woman’s passion for paper flowers blossomed as she underwent treatment for ovarian cancer.
A woman’s passion for paper flowers blossomed as she underwent treatment for ovarian cancer.
Capitol Riots: Complete list of Tampa Bay area arrests in Jan. 6 attack
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Police arrest 3, seize drugs, cash following second search of Sarasota home
Two men arrested in April after community complaints and undercover drug buys at a Sarasota home have been arrested again, along with a third man, following a second search of the residence.
Two men arrested in April after community complaints and undercover drug buys at a Sarasota home have been arrested again, along with a third man, following a second search of the residence.
Sarasota Bradenton Airport to work with local colleges to provide aircraft maintenance training
New opportunities will be landing at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Officials said the airport will become a hub for teaching students the ins and outs of airplanes.
New opportunities will be landing at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Officials said the airport will become a hub for teaching students the ins and outs of airplanes.
Summer Circus Spectacular returns to Sarasota with world class performers, family friendly fun
Circus performers from all over the world are returning to Sarasota this summer for the Summer Circus Spectacular.
Circus performers from all over the world are returning to Sarasota this summer for the Summer Circus Spectacular.
Pool closures in Sarasota due to lifeguard shortage
The Lido Pool in Sarasota will be closed on Tuesdays as an ongoing lifeguard shortage remains.
The Lido Pool in Sarasota will be closed on Tuesdays as an ongoing lifeguard shortage remains.
Man bitten in leg by 7-foot alligator at North Port motel garden
While a man was walking around a North Port motel during the middle of the night, deputies said he was bitten by an alligator.
While a man was walking around a North Port motel during the middle of the night, deputies said he was bitten by an alligator.
Suspect in Tamiami Trail murders dies in Sarasota County Jail
The 52-year-old suspect accused of murdering two women within one month has died in Sarasota County Jail, possibly from a medical-related illness.
The 52-year-old suspect accused of murdering two women within one month has died in Sarasota County Jail, possibly from a medical-related illness.
Investigators: Two with Sarasota County ties might have information on decades old Florida cold case
More than five decades have passed since a grizzly crime scene was discovered in Charlotte County. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office's oldest cold case has been reopened, investigators are looking for the public's help in cracking the case.
More than five decades have passed since a grizzly crime scene was discovered in Charlotte County. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office's oldest cold case has been reopened, investigators are looking for the public's help in cracking the case.
Whale shark sighting off Sarasota coast not completely unusual, experts say
Two Tampa Bay boaters spotted a whale shark on Sunday while fishing about 26 miles off the coast of Sarasota.
Two Tampa Bay boaters spotted a whale shark on Sunday while fishing about 26 miles off the coast of Sarasota.
Gabby Petito family's lawsuit against Laundrie family lists potential witnesses
Lawyers representing the family of Gabby Petito in their civil lawsuit against the family of Brian Laundrie have released a list of witnesses they expect to testify in the case. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino described it as a "wish list" and said it was "not likely" that Brian's parents would testify.
Lawyers representing the family of Gabby Petito in their civil lawsuit against the family of Brian Laundrie have released a list of witnesses they expect to testify in the case. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino described it as a "wish list" and said it was "not likely" that Brian's parents would testify.
Argument between teens escalates to Siesta Key shooting, deputies say
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said an argument between a group of teens escalated into a shooting on Siesta Key on Memorial Day.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said an argument between a group of teens escalated into a shooting on Siesta Key on Memorial Day.
Fisherman spots whale shark feeding on plankton off coast of Sarasota
First, a fisherman spotted a line of plankton near Sarasota, then, to his surprise, a whale shark breached the surface.
First, a fisherman spotted a line of plankton near Sarasota, then, to his surprise, a whale shark breached the surface.
Deputies: One taken to the hospital after shooting on Siesta Key
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting on Siesta Key near beach access three on Monday, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting on Siesta Key near beach access three on Monday, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
Historic Leonard Reid home relocated to new location in Sarasota to preserve history
History was literally on the move in Sarasota during the overnight hours as crews drove the Leonard Reid house from its original spot in Newtown to a new location to be part of the African American Cultural Arts Center.
History was literally on the move in Sarasota during the overnight hours as crews drove the Leonard Reid house from its original spot in Newtown to a new location to be part of the African American Cultural Arts Center.
North Port police issue warning following rise in rental scams within past year
After noting a rise in the number of rental scams reported in the area, the North Port Police Department said they want to make sure people in the community know what to look out for.
After noting a rise in the number of rental scams reported in the area, the North Port Police Department said they want to make sure people in the community know what to look out for.