North Port City Hall employees test positive for COVID-19, prompting procedural changes
North Port officials say a "number of COVID-19 cases" have been confirmed within the walls of the city hall, which means some changes will need to be made.
North Port officials say a "number of COVID-19 cases" have been confirmed within the walls of the city hall, which means some changes will need to be made.
Sarasota farmers form nationwide agricultural outreach group
Sarasota's farming community is working to have a positive impact on the lives of other farmers. How they are delivering relief to farmers in need is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Sarasota's farming community is working to have a positive impact on the lives of other farmers. How they are delivering relief to farmers in need is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Manatee, Sarasota counties keep eyes on Eta
Sarasota and Manatee counties began preparing for the tropical storm last week. Monday, both saw rain and wind gusts.
Sarasota and Manatee counties began preparing for the tropical storm last week. Monday, both saw rain and wind gusts.
Highlands, Sarasota, Hardee Counties cancel school as Eta approaches Florida
Highlands, Sarasota and Hardee County schools will be closed on Monday, November 9 as Tropical Storm Eta makes its way across South Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico. The school districts decided to cancel class Sunday evening due to the potential for significant rain and winds gusts in the area.
Highlands, Sarasota and Hardee County schools will be closed on Monday, November 9 as Tropical Storm Eta makes its way across South Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico. The school districts decided to cancel class Sunday evening due to the potential for significant rain and winds gusts in the area.
FHP: Sarasota man dies after being run over by trailer
A 42-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Sarasota.
A 42-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in Sarasota.
Sarasota food bank plans to hand out 9,000 turkeys before Thanksgiving
Many people are still out of work and struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic, meaning a big Thanksgiving feast might be out of the question this year.
Many people are still out of work and struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic, meaning a big Thanksgiving feast might be out of the question this year.
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.