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.
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.