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.'
Husband says missing mother-of-4 went to Bradenton Beach to proselytize day before disappearance
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home Wednesday, September 30, and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home Wednesday, September 30, and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Port Charlotte man identified as suspect in fatal shooting outside bank, deputies say
Sarasota County deputies said a 47-year-old man fatally shot a woman he knew while she was sitting inside a vehicle at a Venice bank.
Sarasota County deputies said a 47-year-old man fatally shot a woman he knew while she was sitting inside a vehicle at a Venice bank.
Walmart maintenance man arrested for voyeurism at North Port store
Police in North Port say one woman’s complaint about a Walmart maintenance worker led them to find several photos of unsuspecting women on his phone, and they are trying to identify more victims.
Police in North Port say one woman’s complaint about a Walmart maintenance worker led them to find several photos of unsuspecting women on his phone, and they are trying to identify more victims.
Suspect arrested after killing woman in Venice bank drive-thru
A woman was murdered in a Sarasota County bank drive-thru lane, just moments after the bank opened for business this morning.
A woman was murdered in a Sarasota County bank drive-thru lane, just moments after the bank opened for business this morning.
Sarasota hospital's longest-tenured COVID-19 patient heads home
A 69-year-old woman is out of a coma and finally heading home after three months at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where she stayed longer than any other COVID-19 patient. “It’s real and it can happen to anybody,” she warns.
A 69-year-old woman is out of a coma and finally heading home after three months at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where she stayed longer than any other COVID-19 patient. “It’s real and it can happen to anybody,” she warns.
Sarasota residents can get a free tree to reduce amount of energy homes require
The city of Sarasota has relaunched its "Community Canopy Program." Starting Monday, residents can request to have a tree delivered to their home for free.
The city of Sarasota has relaunched its "Community Canopy Program." Starting Monday, residents can request to have a tree delivered to their home for free.
NAACP reenacts beach caravan that led to the integration of Lido Beach
Sixty-five years ago the first car caravan and wade-in protest was held at Lido Beach to fight for integration.
Sixty-five years ago the first car caravan and wade-in protest was held at Lido Beach to fight for integration.
Venice police searching for missing woman
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home on Sept. 30.
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home on Sept. 30.
82-year-old fatally shoots woman at Nokomis mobile home park, deputies say
A woman was found shot to death inside the office of a Nokomis mobile home and Sarasota County deputies say an 82-year-old man, who was facing eviction, was the killer.
A woman was found shot to death inside the office of a Nokomis mobile home and Sarasota County deputies say an 82-year-old man, who was facing eviction, was the killer.
Crowley Museum needs help reconnecting Florida's past with future generations
The Crowley Museum in Sarasota County has become a hidden gem, giving families a chance to get outside and have some socially distanced education and fun.
The Crowley Museum in Sarasota County has become a hidden gem, giving families a chance to get outside and have some socially distanced education and fun.
NAACP commemorates 65th anniversary of beach caravan to integrate Sarasota beaches
In 1955 Sarasota's NAACP president, Neil Humphrey organized beach caravans and wade-ins with residents. The caravans continued for 10 years.
In 1955 Sarasota's NAACP president, Neil Humphrey organized beach caravans and wade-ins with residents. The caravans continued for 10 years.
Distracted driver hits North Port EMS crew head-on, officials say
Getting behind the wheel of any fire engine or EMS rig comes with a certain level of risk, but distracted drivers should not be one of them.
Getting behind the wheel of any fire engine or EMS rig comes with a certain level of risk, but distracted drivers should not be one of them.
Mother of three fatally shot while children were home, North Port police say
A woman was shot and killed inside a North Port home, police said, and while here children were inside the residence at the time of the murder, they didn't witness the act.
A woman was shot and killed inside a North Port home, police said, and while here children were inside the residence at the time of the murder, they didn't witness the act.
Lakewood Ranch ice cream shop boasts 85 flavors made using Florida dairy
It started off with a guy making homemade ice cream in his garage. Now the man behind this sweet treat made in Tampa Bay has opened his very first Lickity Splits Ice Cream shop.
It started off with a guy making homemade ice cream in his garage. Now the man behind this sweet treat made in Tampa Bay has opened his very first Lickity Splits Ice Cream shop.
Sarasota Memorial lifting certain visitation restrictions
Sarasota Memorial Hospital plans to lift some of its restrictions put in place during the pandemic, and will allow visits for non-coronavirus patients starting Monday afternoon.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital plans to lift some of its restrictions put in place during the pandemic, and will allow visits for non-coronavirus patients starting Monday afternoon.
Bay Area restaurants adapt as governor lifts COVID-19 capacity restrictions
Restaurant owners are navigating a new way of keeping staff and customers safe.
Restaurant owners are navigating a new way of keeping staff and customers safe.
After 30 years of service, retiring Sarasota officer offers perspective on police relations
Retired Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Eric Bolden received a heartfelt 'thank you' from officers, co-workers and friends Tuesday upon his retirement.
Retired Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Eric Bolden received a heartfelt 'thank you' from officers, co-workers and friends Tuesday upon his retirement.
Venice hopes 'positivity walls' will build a better community
Outside the Sky Family YMCA in Venice, colorful tags hang from a lattice wall. Each carries a powerful message.
Outside the Sky Family YMCA in Venice, colorful tags hang from a lattice wall. Each carries a powerful message.
Man accused of assaulting woman in Sarasota subdivision may be linked to 5 other cases, deputies say
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a woman said she was assaulted by a man while she was walking her dog in the Meadows subdivision.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a woman said she was assaulted by a man while she was walking her dog in the Meadows subdivision.