Sarasota beekeeper upcycling political signs for sweet purpose
The Sarasota Honey Co. is now using political signs to keep her bees safe from the elements and predators, like beetles. "They don’t care if it’s a Trump sign or a Biden sign. They hold no loyalty to any party."
The Sarasota Honey Co. is now using political signs to keep her bees safe from the elements and predators, like beetles. "They don’t care if it’s a Trump sign or a Biden sign. They hold no loyalty to any party."
Ringling’s new exhibit features works of young artists looking for creative outlet during pandemic
When COVID-19 put a stop to in-person art programs, the Ringling's Education Department began creating online activities for the museum's youngest visitors and their families.
When COVID-19 put a stop to in-person art programs, the Ringling's Education Department began creating online activities for the museum's youngest visitors and their families.
Motorcyclist injured in Sarasota crash
A motorcyclist was injured following a Wednesday morning crash in Sarasota.
A motorcyclist was injured following a Wednesday morning crash in Sarasota.
Vern Buchanan wins 8th term in Congress for FL-District 16
Less than an hour after polls closed, U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan learned he will spend an eighth term in office for Florida District 16, which includes southern Hillsborough County, all of Manatee County, and northern Sarasota County.
Less than an hour after polls closed, U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan learned he will spend an eighth term in office for Florida District 16, which includes southern Hillsborough County, all of Manatee County, and northern Sarasota County.
Victim hospitalized after shooting in Sarasota, police say
Sarasota police officers were on patrol Sunday night when they heard gunshots, and later found a shooting victim, they said.
Sarasota police officers were on patrol Sunday night when they heard gunshots, and later found a shooting victim, they said.
Large gator blocks road in Myakka River State Park
This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.
This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.
Daredevil clown Bello Nock opens Sarasota home to public on Halloween
For the first time, the public is invited to see pieces of Bello Nock’s family and local history as well as the equipment he trains on this Halloween.
For the first time, the public is invited to see pieces of Bello Nock’s family and local history as well as the equipment he trains on this Halloween.
First daughter returns to Bay Area to push for last-minute votes
Cheers erupted as Ivanka Trump took the stage at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota Tuesday afternoon.
Cheers erupted as Ivanka Trump took the stage at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota Tuesday afternoon.
Sarasota County parents sue school board over mask requirement
After the Sarasota County School Board voted to extend their on-campus mask requirement, a group of parents filed a lawsuit.
After the Sarasota County School Board voted to extend their on-campus mask requirement, a group of parents filed a lawsuit.
Bay Area participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Anyone with unused prescription drugs can safely dispose of them on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at several Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota County locatio
Anyone with unused prescription drugs can safely dispose of them on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at several Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota County locatio
Florida woman wins $2 million on scratch-off from Publix
She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,780,000.
She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,780,000.
Sarasota County School Board approves continuing face-mask mandate in 3-2 vote
During a lengthy Sarasota County School Board meeting, including comments from more than 50 citizens and the removal of a few who refused to wear face coverings, members weighed whether to continue requiring face coverings in schools.
During a lengthy Sarasota County School Board meeting, including comments from more than 50 citizens and the removal of a few who refused to wear face coverings, members weighed whether to continue requiring face coverings in schools.
Blind 9-year-old boy discourages distracted driving on White Cane Awareness Day
Cooper Vollmer, 9, joined Sarasota police, Alert Today Florida and the National Coalition for Safer Roads for White Cane Awareness Day to encourage safe driving.
Cooper Vollmer, 9, joined Sarasota police, Alert Today Florida and the National Coalition for Safer Roads for White Cane Awareness Day to encourage safe driving.
10K rounds of ammunition, 100lbs of black powder, oxygen tanks found in Venice home after explosion
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said more than 100 pounds of explosive material was inside the Venice home that caught fire after an explosion Thursday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said more than 100 pounds of explosive material was inside the Venice home that caught fire after an explosion Thursday.
Sarasota numismatist verifies 'most exciting Roman coin in existence'
The gold coin was minted by the assassin of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. and is one of only three known to be in existence.
The gold coin was minted by the assassin of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. and is one of only three known to be in existence.
2 severely burned in explosion while refilling ammunition, officials say
Firefighters say two people were refilling ammunition with gunpowder in a garage next to a home when the explosion occurred. According to firefighters, there was a large amount of gunpowder inside the garage, which quickly caught fire.
Firefighters say two people were refilling ammunition with gunpowder in a garage next to a home when the explosion occurred. According to firefighters, there was a large amount of gunpowder inside the garage, which quickly caught fire.
Police find body believed to be missing Venice mom Tracey Rieker inside submerged car
Venice police believe they have found the body of Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who has been missing from her Venice home since September 30.
Venice police believe they have found the body of Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who has been missing from her Venice home since September 30.
Venice police set up dedicated line for tips about missing mother-of-4
In his full, unedited interview, Christian Rieker, the husband of Tracey Rieker who went missing a week ago, says his wife was behaving differently in the days before her disappearance.
In his full, unedited interview, Christian Rieker, the husband of Tracey Rieker who went missing a week ago, says his wife was behaving differently in the days before her disappearance.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital finding most effective COVID-19 treatments
For patients fighting COVID-19, Dr. Kirk Voelker says starting treatment immediately is key.
For patients fighting COVID-19, Dr. Kirk Voelker says starting treatment immediately is key.
BrainPOP video discussing Black Lives Matter divides parents in Sarasota County
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'