January 10 is "National Cut Your Energy Costs" Day
Just 6,500 vaccinated for coronavirus since Sarasota received its shipment of Moderna a week ago. Appointments are filling within minutes.
Tuition awards are given to students who are pursuing undergraduate studies in the arts.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Florida residents found inventive ways to keep going and lift up their communities.
The Polish concert pianist has early signs of dementia, doesn’t understand the North Port trailer park he calls home will be redeveloped.
Our fuzzy (and feathered and scaled) friends made 2020 headlines in Florida.
Nonprofit organizations throughout the Tampa Bay area share their fundraising campaigns, goals and projects for 2021.
While coronavirus dominated the news in the Sarasota area this year, Patch readers were also interested in other topics.
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Sarasota County on New Year’s Day.
Though the Sarasota Pineapple Drop isn’t happening on NYE this year, the pineapple will be lit and displayed outside Mattison’s City Grille.
Patch readers submitted photos of their furry loved ones decked out in festive gear. Check out these cute pics.
The Leaders Rights Organization will share holiday goodies with those in need at Fredd Glossie Atkins Park on Friday afternoon.
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.
The Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count will go from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Publix, Walmart and Target in Sarasota.
Here are some closures and schedule changes for government offices, facilities and services over the holiday weekend.
Looking to do some last-minute shopping before Christmas? See how late the malls are open in the Sarasota area this holiday weekend.
Skipping the big dinner this Christmas? Here are some restaurants in Sarasota that will do the work for you.
After abruptly shutting down the COVID-19 drive-through testing site on Cattleman Road Sunday, the DOH opened a new one on Bradenton Road.
Black Gold Fossil Charters Captain Michael Nastasio found the large shark tooth while diving with clients Dec. 11.
Alice Brock inspired Arlo Guthrie’s Thanksgiving song “Alice’s Restaurant.” 2 Sarasota musicians helped her face health, financial issues.
Sarasota Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office will partner with the nonprofit on its new crisis intervention program.
After a water main break near the Siesta Harbor Condominiums, a precautionary boil water notice is in effect for the area.
Temperatures in Sarasota are expected to drop as low as 44 degrees Thursday night.
The RASM Realtors Charitable Foundation will offer college scholarships, assist organizations related to housing and help members in need.
For the second year in a row, Sarasota police have created a holiday video featuring music by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Many people are celebrating the holidays differently this year during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Florida’s Santas and Mrs. Clauses.
Chris Sell, 39, of Englewood was active, healthy until he had two strokes in October. Now, he has “a long road” to recovery, his wife said.
Showfolks of Sarasota hosts its first-ever outdoor Holiday Circus Saturday and Sunday at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds.
Many kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service’s Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.
Hanukkah begins Thursday at sundown. Here are some community events commemorating the eight-day Festival of Lights.
Author Joshua Ginsberg will be at Big Top Brewing on Sunday. His book "Secret Tampa Bay" features offbeat regional attractions.
Looking for some holiday cheer in the Sarasota area? Check out these upcoming events.
Here are the deadlines in Sarasota to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.
Red tide has been detected in low levels offshore from Sarasota, Lee and Pinellas counties, reports said.
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
An interactive community art exhibit at Selby Public Library reflects on the lives lost during two pandemics — HIV/AIDS and COVID-19.
The Sarasota Film Society will temporarily close the two indie movie theaters it operates starting Wednesday.
The SCSO will collect new, unwrapped toys, gift cards for kids of all ages Dec. 1-15. Santa will appear at a special Dec. 12 drive-by event.
Jaclyn Burke hopes she’ll find the necklace, which was lost in downtown Sarasota and features the thumbprint of her son, who died in April.