Charter school operators prepare to potentially move on public school campuses under new state rule
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
Former Israeli defense minister speaks in Sarasota before hostages set free
General Yoav Gallant, who served as Israel’s Minister of Defense during the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, spoke at a remembrance event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
General Yoav Gallant, who served as Israel’s Minister of Defense during the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, spoke at a remembrance event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
Video: Florida child nearly hit by car while running in traffic rescued by North Port officer
A Florida child who got out of his home despite safeguards in place was rescued by a North Port police officer who saw the kid running in traffic in the dark.
A Florida child who got out of his home despite safeguards in place was rescued by a North Port police officer who saw the kid running in traffic in the dark.
Florida couple accused of dumping teen on side of I-75 with bag of guns and cash
A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho.
A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho.
Sarasota art exhibition features items that are 'Shopliftable'
When organizers at the 502 Gallery wanted an unforgettable and catchy name for an art exhibition, they thought of "Shopliftable".
When organizers at the 502 Gallery wanted an unforgettable and catchy name for an art exhibition, they thought of "Shopliftable".
Hamas attack on Israel: Two years later, Bay Area Jewish leaders hopeful recent peace talks will end war
Two years after the brutal attack Hamas launched on Israel, the Jewish community in Tampa Bay is reflecting on the attack.
Two years after the brutal attack Hamas launched on Israel, the Jewish community in Tampa Bay is reflecting on the attack.
Heroin dealer arrested 9 months after Venice fatal overdose: Police
A nine-month investigation into a Venice man's fatal overdose has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old heroin dealer, according to police.
A nine-month investigation into a Venice man's fatal overdose has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old heroin dealer, according to police.
Sneak peek: Mote Sea Aquarium opening Wednesday
Mote SEA, located off I-75 at University Parkway, opens its doors to the public on Wednesday. The aquarium's goal is to provide STEM education for students while leaving visitors with a great appreciation of marine environments.
Mote SEA, located off I-75 at University Parkway, opens its doors to the public on Wednesday. The aquarium's goal is to provide STEM education for students while leaving visitors with a great appreciation of marine environments.
Jewish Congregation of Venice threats deemed a hoax: Police
Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”
Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”
Remembering Lt. Col. George Hardy: Tuskegee Airman, Trailblazer, and American Hero
Lt. Col. George Hardy, a trailblazer who soared into history as one of the youngest Tuskegee Airmen, has passed away in Sarasota at the age of 100.
Lt. Col. George Hardy, a trailblazer who soared into history as one of the youngest Tuskegee Airmen, has passed away in Sarasota at the age of 100.
Air Force veteran, family displaced by Hurricane Ian get new mortgage-free home in Venice community
American flags and smiling faces lined a neighborhood in Wellen Park on Friday morning. There were plenty of cheers as they welcomed home Retired Technical Sergeant Daniel Beesting and his family.
American flags and smiling faces lined a neighborhood in Wellen Park on Friday morning. There were plenty of cheers as they welcomed home Retired Technical Sergeant Daniel Beesting and his family.
Crash involving Amazon truck closes part of I-75 northbound
A crash involving an Amazon truck closed a portion of I-75 northbound on Friday afternoon.
A crash involving an Amazon truck closed a portion of I-75 northbound on Friday afternoon.
Venice Fire Rescue deploys drone with lifesaving equipment for water rescues: 'It's a key issue'
Every second counts when first responders answer the call about someone drowning or getting caught in a rip current. Venice Fire Rescue has a new tool that will help them reach those in distress much faster, and it doesn't arrive by land or water – but rather by air.
Every second counts when first responders answer the call about someone drowning or getting caught in a rip current. Venice Fire Rescue has a new tool that will help them reach those in distress much faster, and it doesn't arrive by land or water – but rather by air.
Tommy Bahama returns to St. Armands nearly one year after Hurricane Helene
Tommy Bahama is back on St. Armands Circle, nearly one year after back-to-back hurricanes left the area reeling.
Tommy Bahama is back on St. Armands Circle, nearly one year after back-to-back hurricanes left the area reeling.
Casey Key business reflects one year after Hurricanes Helene, Milton: ‘We are back’
Friday will mark one year since Hurricane Helene's storm surge forever changed parts of the Tampa Bay area – including Sarasota County.
Friday will mark one year since Hurricane Helene's storm surge forever changed parts of the Tampa Bay area – including Sarasota County.
Man dies after being found unresponsive in water: SCSO
A man died after being found unresponsive while swimming on Siesta Key on Sunday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A man died after being found unresponsive while swimming on Siesta Key on Sunday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck in Nokomis: FHP
A Nokomis man was hit by a pickup truck and killed after the Florida Highway Patrol says he tried crossing Mission Valley Blvd.
A Nokomis man was hit by a pickup truck and killed after the Florida Highway Patrol says he tried crossing Mission Valley Blvd.
'Self Portrait' challenges artists to be the subjects of their work
The latest Art Center Sarasota juried show tackles the art of the self portrait.
The latest Art Center Sarasota juried show tackles the art of the self portrait.
Venice police investigating man's death
Venice police are investigating a death at a home on the 1000 block of Lillian St.
Venice police are investigating a death at a home on the 1000 block of Lillian St.
Sarasota couple accused of child neglect were on drugs when they were caught drinking beer under a tent: SPD
An anonymous tip landed a Sarasota couple behind bars after investigators said they neglected their child.
An anonymous tip landed a Sarasota couple behind bars after investigators said they neglected their child.