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.
Organ donor honored while making final trip through hallways of Doctors Hospital
Hospital workers lined the hallways to honor a patient whose final act saved five other lives.
Hospital workers lined the hallways to honor a patient whose final act saved five other lives.
Sarasota police investigating homicide, searching for suspect
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed on Thursday.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed on Thursday.
Sarasota clarifies congressman's claim about future of controversial 'Unconditional Surrender' statue
The city of Sarasota found itself doing a bit of damage control Wednesday, releasing a statement regarding the future of the embattled 'Unconditional Surrender' statue near Bayfront Park.
The city of Sarasota found itself doing a bit of damage control Wednesday, releasing a statement regarding the future of the embattled 'Unconditional Surrender' statue near Bayfront Park.
Skimming devices found at two Sarasota gas stations
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about credit card skimmers found at two gas stations in Sarasota.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about credit card skimmers found at two gas stations in Sarasota.
Boys and Girls Club offers alternative to remote learning in Sarasota County
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
Rip current dangers keep lifeguards on high alert along Gulf Coast beaches
For beachgoers, getting their toes in the sand is a treat, but this week brings more danger than the gulf typically presents. Signs warning about rip currents are a must-read for locals and visitors.
For beachgoers, getting their toes in the sand is a treat, but this week brings more danger than the gulf typically presents. Signs warning about rip currents are a must-read for locals and visitors.
Fort Myers man used Sarasota resident's identity to apply for a car loan, police say
A Fort Myers man found himself behind bars after he knowingly used another person's identity to not only purcahse a power-sports vehicle, but to take out a loan to purchase another vehicle, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A Fort Myers man found himself behind bars after he knowingly used another person's identity to not only purcahse a power-sports vehicle, but to take out a loan to purchase another vehicle, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Bee Ridge Road closed for fatal pedestrian crash
A pedestrian has passed away following a deadly crash in Sarasota, deputies said.
A pedestrian has passed away following a deadly crash in Sarasota, deputies said.
FHP: 1 dead following 4-vehicle crash in Sarasota
A 41-year-old Port Charlotte woman was killed Saturday afternoon following a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 41-year-old Port Charlotte woman was killed Saturday afternoon following a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sarasota ice cream truck owner faces rocky road over code violation
Its vibrant colors and signs of sweet treats are enough to draw anyone to the 'Chill Mobile' in Sarasota.
Its vibrant colors and signs of sweet treats are enough to draw anyone to the 'Chill Mobile' in Sarasota.
Five arrested after child porn search warrant also revealed drugs, weapon in Venice home
Sarasota County detectives obtained a search warrant for child pornography at a Venice home, but they also discovered drugs and weapons inside the residence.
Sarasota County detectives obtained a search warrant for child pornography at a Venice home, but they also discovered drugs and weapons inside the residence.
Animals pay the price for boaters social distancing on the water, Mote Marine says
Being out on the water is a perfect place to social distance, but scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium said marine animals are paying the consequences.
Being out on the water is a perfect place to social distance, but scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium said marine animals are paying the consequences.
Sarasota deputy on leave after video shows altercation with teen suspect
The Sarasota County sheriff is speaking out about one of his deputies who was caught on camera fighting a teenager.
The Sarasota County sheriff is speaking out about one of his deputies who was caught on camera fighting a teenager.
In face of hate, Sarasota temple shares colorful messages of love
A vandal targeted two Jewish temples in Sarasota County, using spray paint to write hurtful words and symbols. That suspect has since been arrested. Now, one of the temples is also using paint to spread kindness and joy.
A vandal targeted two Jewish temples in Sarasota County, using spray paint to write hurtful words and symbols. That suspect has since been arrested. Now, one of the temples is also using paint to spread kindness and joy.
Three years since Jabez Spann's disappearance, Sarasota police still want answers
It's been three years since 14-year-old Jabez Spann disappeared from a Labor Day party with his family in Sarasota, and over a year since his remains were found along a fence line in a rural area of Manatee County.
It's been three years since 14-year-old Jabez Spann disappeared from a Labor Day party with his family in Sarasota, and over a year since his remains were found along a fence line in a rural area of Manatee County.