Thursday is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. Some Sarasota Patch readers shared their stories of neighborly goodwill.
A FL medical examiner’s office released Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy and forensic reports Monday. A revolver, note were found with remains.
A competition between two white-ruffed lemurs at Sarasota Jungle Gardens predicted the Cincinnati Bengals will win Super Bowl LVI.
Super Bowl LVI will feature 18 players with Florida ties, while nearly a dozen of the state’s natives are competing in the Winter Olympics.
The Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development will receive $3.1M in federal funds to assist the region’s homeless population.
A 17-year-old senior at Riverview High School won the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties’ 2022 Youth of the Year award.
Temperatures could drop as low as 43 degrees Wednesday night. County has partnered with a North Port church to open a cold weather shelter.
Sarasota County couples can renew their vows at public vow renewal events on two area beaches, Siesta Beach and Nokomis Beach.
A Sarasota Air Force veteran bought his winning scratch-off ticket after noticing many had won on The Fastest Road to $1,000,000 game.
Peter and Carol Ferranti, who met while working for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, will renew their vows in a public ceremony Friday.
An amateur photographer was surprised to find a large gator with a “good-sized” snook in its mouth at Myakka River State Park on Sunday.
Robin Austin was visiting Myakka River State Park in Sarasota when she stumbled upon a 10-foot alligator in the middle of lunch.
The city of Sarasota plans to build “complete streets” on Boulevard of the Arts and 10th Street and wants public feedback on the project.
The nature trails will close during the restoration of the Donald Ross golf course and construction of a new 9-hole adjustable course.
Temperatures could drop as low as 33 degrees overnight Saturday. Sarasota County and partners are opening two cold weather shelters.
The county’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program has received an additional $4.1 million in funding and has expanded eligibility criteria.
William Kamkwamba, author of “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” will speak at two Sarasota County events in February.
Temperatures could drop as low as 39 degrees Sunday night. Sarasota County and partners are opening two cold weather shelters.
For Florida Arbor Day, explore Sarasota County parks through the TreeQuest scavenger hunt.
The city approved an agreement with Veo, which provides rentable bikes and e-scooters in 35 cities, including St. Petersburg, Gainesville.
Apply by Wednesday to be married by Sarasota’s Mayor Erik Arroyo at the Feb. 4 First Friday event, the city said.
The donation from “Good Morning America” was made as part of the #BettyWhiteChallenge to honor the late actress and animal lover.
See how the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday will affect city offices, public parking, garbage pickup and more in Sarasota.
Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in Florida to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.
The annual fundraiser for the foundation, which supports Tidewell Hospice's services, has moved to April 1 at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota.
A homeless sex offender assaulted an autistic woman with the mental capacity of a 6-year-old in a Sarasota parking lot Tuesday, SCSO said.
The city of Sarasota will preserve 261 acres at the Bobby Jones Golf Club property and restore the Donald Ross golf course.
The NY Times’ annual “52 Places” list focuses on combating overtourism, climate change. Architecture Sarasota highlighted in the 2022 list.
Residents of The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods honored for their talents in 2022 Expressions Calendar
Events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Sarasota include First Home Bank’s grand opening, health fair, awards breakfast, unity walk.
In less than a week, 3 Sarasota County Area Transit bus drivers have tested positive for coronavirus. Learn which routes were impacted.
Sarasota County is closing its Veterans Services office at North Port City Hall and moving to a new location Jan. 18.
Delegation of 5 Sarasota County state representatives, 1 state senator failed to advance Siesta Key’s request to incorporate, reports said.
10 Florida markets made U-Haul's top 25 list for growth cities in 2021, including Kissimmee-St. Cloud in the No. 1 spot.
Nobody won the jackpot in Monday’s Powerball drawing. Now, it’s up to $630 million Wednesday night. Here's how to get a ticket in Florida.
Sarasota Orchestra, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Robert L. Taylor KOPS camp with Sarasota police affected by COVID-19.
A Sarasota County Area Transit driver who operated the Route 2 and 99 buses tested positive for coronavirus Sunday, the county said.
A boy, Beau, was the first baby born in the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in 2022. SMH also delivered 18 babies on New Year’s Eve.
Check out Florida’s top animal stories in 2021: gators, starving manatees, circus elephants, illegal iguanas, baby lemurs, python huntress.
While the pandemic and the search for Laundrie, Petito dominated the news this year, Patch readers were also interested in other topics.