Sarasota leaders plan crackdown, stiffer penalties for unpermitted events
After officers were pulled from their regular duties on Thanksgiving to deal with a large gathering of more than 1,000, police and city leaders are working on a way to stop such events from being planned.
After officers were pulled from their regular duties on Thanksgiving to deal with a large gathering of more than 1,000, police and city leaders are working on a way to stop such events from being planned.
Community mourning after Sarasota High baseball star killed in late-night car crash
Kevin Gallardo was a junior at Sarasota High School, where he was a star player on the baseball team. Now, his teammates, his family, and his friends are left grieving over the holidays after Friday night’s car crash.
Kevin Gallardo was a junior at Sarasota High School, where he was a star player on the baseball team. Now, his teammates, his family, and his friends are left grieving over the holidays after Friday night’s car crash.
New kind of art store created during pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic forced some local artists to create a new type of art store.
The Covid-19 pandemic forced some local artists to create a new type of art store.
Patches of red tide detected along Florida's west coast
The yellow dots on the FWC red tide map have caught the attention of scientists along the West Coast of Florida. Doctor Cynthia Heil, the director of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine, is keeping a close eye on them.
The yellow dots on the FWC red tide map have caught the attention of scientists along the West Coast of Florida. Doctor Cynthia Heil, the director of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine, is keeping a close eye on them.
Pregnant Charlotte Co. mother of two dies in suspected DUI crash
"She was my world. We were best friends way before we got together," said her fiancé. "My kids will never get to see their mother again. It’s the hardest thing in the world to tell your kids their mother is in Heaven."
"She was my world. We were best friends way before we got together," said her fiancé. "My kids will never get to see their mother again. It’s the hardest thing in the world to tell your kids their mother is in Heaven."
Teenage cancer patient treated to dream birthday getaway in Sarasota
A wish foundation in South Florida planned a weekend getaway in Sarasota for a teenager battling cancer.
A wish foundation in South Florida planned a weekend getaway in Sarasota for a teenager battling cancer.
Dog rescued from North Port house fire
Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Abelove Lane in North Port on Wednesday.
Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Abelove Lane in North Port on Wednesday.
Sailboat operator's fall accidentally activated gear, leading to deadly crash in Sarasota Bay, officials say
While the operator of a youth sailing practice vessel was helping another, he lost his footing, setting off a chain of events that eventually led to the tragic death of a 10-year-old, FWC said.
While the operator of a youth sailing practice vessel was helping another, he lost his footing, setting off a chain of events that eventually led to the tragic death of a 10-year-old, FWC said.
Man accused of sexually battering woman, kidnapping her from Orlando apartment
Michael Lucas is facing several charges including kidnapping, sexual battery, carjacking and false imprisonment.
Michael Lucas is facing several charges including kidnapping, sexual battery, carjacking and false imprisonment.
Sarasota County student identified in deadly sailboat accident
The young child who died following a sailboat crash in Sarasota Bay was identified by his school principal over the weekend.
The young child who died following a sailboat crash in Sarasota Bay was identified by his school principal over the weekend.
FWC: Child killed in Sarasota Bay boat crash during youth sailing practice
A child was killed Saturday morning following a boat crash in Sarasota Bay, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC).
A child was killed Saturday morning following a boat crash in Sarasota Bay, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC).
Planned ‘Ringling Trail’ to connect bicyclists with downtown businesses
As the Legacy Trail extends into the city of Sarasota, a plan to get bike riders off the trail and into downtown and the Bayfront is underway.
As the Legacy Trail extends into the city of Sarasota, a plan to get bike riders off the trail and into downtown and the Bayfront is underway.
Dozens test positive for COVID-19 at Venice long-term care facility
A Venice rehabilitation center is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 cases at the facility after an outbreak.
A Venice rehabilitation center is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 cases at the facility after an outbreak.
Former Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office employee accused of falsifying timesheets
Michelle Hile, 41, was arrested following an internal investigation at the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Michelle Hile, 41, was arrested following an internal investigation at the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota sheriff putting lessons learned about addiction, mental health to good use in retirement
Sheriff Tom Knight's philosophy has remained the same. You can't arrest your way out of a problem.
Sheriff Tom Knight's philosophy has remained the same. You can't arrest your way out of a problem.
Mote breaks ground on new education aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park
Located off I-75 in Sarasota County, Mote Science Education Aquarium is bound to become a landmark.
Located off I-75 in Sarasota County, Mote Science Education Aquarium is bound to become a landmark.
Flooding kills 1, causes widespread damage in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Pouring rain and rising tides were not a good mix in Longboat Key Wednesday night. Residents were left drying out their homes.
Pouring rain and rising tides were not a good mix in Longboat Key Wednesday night. Residents were left drying out their homes.
Tropical Storm Eta information: Sarasota County
Ongoing updates from Sarasota County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Ongoing updates from Sarasota County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Flooding, wind damage from Eta reported along Bay Area's Gulf Coast
Wind and heavy rain from Eta, which was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm late Wednesday afternoon, caused flooding and damage in coastal counties of the Bay Area Wednesday.
Wind and heavy rain from Eta, which was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm late Wednesday afternoon, caused flooding and damage in coastal counties of the Bay Area Wednesday.
Cancer cuts life of service short for Army veteran, Sarasota deputy pilot Stephen Shull
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.