Dogtoberfest, History Center Gala, Ybor City Flea: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? ArtsVenture, Plant City Pioneer Day, Come Out St. Pete Family Day, Eternal Reefs Block Party.

FL Dominates U.S. News Best Places To Retire Rankings

10 Florida cities landed in the top 30 on the Best Places to Retire ranking released by U.S. News & World Report.

Freedom School, Which Teaches 'Accurate' Black History, Awarded $200K

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County awarded the Manasota ASALH Freedom School a $200K grant. The free classes start Saturday.

Mass Transit Projects | Kayak Rescue | New Trader Joe’s: FL Good News

Woman Locked In Garage Rescued | $300K Raised For Nonprofits | Downtown Looper Adds Stop | Interactive Art Exhibit: FL Good News

Tampa Pig Jig, Sarasota Pride, Pumpkin Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for things to do this weekend? Try Sarasota Pride, Gaze & Graze Dinner, Monufest, DARK/SPACE art show, Buddy Walk, Stone Crab Fest.

The Bay Park’s Free 5-Day First Anniversary Celebration Begins

The five-day celebration in Sarasota offers about 30 free events, including a Halloween gathering, concerts and cultural festivals.

Donations, Volunteers Sought For Thanksgiving Feast At Sarasota Park

Organizers of a Thanksgiving community feast at Fredd Glossie Atkins Park in Sarasota are seeking volunteers, sponsors and donations.

Former Coquina Beach Market Organizer Forced To Find New Home —​ Again

The Market at Longboat Key will return to the redeveloped Town Center Green and will take place monthly.

Bear Stuck On Luxury Sailboat At FL Yacht Club: Watch

A Florida black bear was spotted aboard a luxury boat at Naples Sailing and Yacht Club. Check out a video of the bear exploring the boat.

Miss USA | ‘American Pickers’ | FL Lottery Winners: FL Good News

Cops Serve Critters | Tampa’s Plane Spotters | Ladies Rock Camp | Stagework’s New Season | Free Bus Rides: FL Good News

Miss UT, Sarasota County Native Noelia Voigt Wins Miss USA Title

Noelia Voigt, Miss Utah and a Sarasota native and Pine View graduate, was crowned Miss USA in Reno Friday night.

New FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Sarasota: County

A disaster recovery center operated by FEMA and FL agencies will open Tuesday and Wednesday at Siesta Beach, Sarasota County said.

Emergency Alert Test Wednesday In FL: What You Need To Know

Here’s why cellphones, TVs and radios across the U.S., including Florida, will blare an emergency alert Wednesday afternoon.

Bucs Beach Bash, 9/11 Memorial Mile, Halloween Fun: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Dunedin beach cleanup, rare plant sale, Lakeland antique fair, Sarasota exotic car show, Halloween kickoff.

Pig Disappears A Second Time After Hurricane Idalia: FL Nature Center

This time, Pigpig and all other pigs at Sarasota’s Crowley Museum and Nature Center escaped their pens after someone opened the gates.

2 Lost Flamingos Rescued Off FL’s West Coast After Hurricane Idalia

After Hurricane Idalia, two displaced flamingos were rescued off FL's west coast - one near Siesta Key Beach, the other at St. Pete Beach.

Pig Missing During Hurricane Returns To Sarasota Museum, Nature Center

“Goofball” Pigpig was a victim of bullying by a smaller pig when he left his pen at the Crowley Museum during Hurricane Idalia, staff said.

GeckoFest, Powerboat Races, Fanboy Expo Orlando: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Tampa Bay Theatre Festival, Labor Day Regatta, the Jazz & Caribbean Vendor Fest, Rod Wave.

Adopted Pig Disappears From Sarasota Museum During Hurricane Idalia

Crowley Museum & Nature Center in Sarasota is looking for its adopted pig, which went astray during Hurricane Idalia.

Flooded Roads, Bridges Closed In Sarasota County: Hurricane Idalia

Sarasota County is “not out of the woods” as more storm surge is expected from Hurricane Idalia, officials said.

Casey Key Water Shut Off, Bridges Locked Down: Hurricane Idalia

Bridges throughout Sarasota County are closed to marine traffic and the county has shut down water service to Casey Key during Idalia.

Sarasota Evacuations, School Closures, Shelters Opening: TS Idalia

Level A evacuations are ordered “out of an abundance of caution” as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches FL, Sarasota County officials said.

Rescued Raccoon | Top Employers In FL | Floral Art Show: FL Good News

New Barnes & Noble | Humane Society Benefit | Culinary Arts Center Program | Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar | Kombucha Tasting Room: FL Good News

Astronaut Art, Big Gay Weekend, Shark Tooth Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? St. Pete Cupcake Contest, Space for Art, Halfway There beer festival, Wearable Art, murder mystery show.

FitFest Tampa Bay, Plantapalooza, Bayside Hustle 5K: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Brick Fan Fest, Sun Coast Bridal Expo, Toast Local: Craft Cocktail and Beer Tasting, St. Pete Sunday Market

Gecko Crawl, SarasotaCon, Countdown Improv Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Back to Your Roots Countryfest, Art Yard Sale at Morean, Hot & Fresh art and poetry show opening.

FL Sewing Vlogger Films Car Nearly Crashing Into Her House

A woman filming a sewing tutorial in Sarasota County caught a car nearly crashing into her home on camera.

Circus, Back-To-School Events, Tampa Home Show: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Poetry readings at the Hermitage, a fashion show and meet the star of “Gabby’s Dollhouse.”

‘Chicago,’ Shark Week Beach Bash, The Fancy Flea: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something to do this weekend? Sarasota Improv Festival, Craft Beer and Wine Festival, ZZ Top, Mermaid Barbie art show.

ESPN’s Dick Vitale Diagnosed With Vocal Cord Cancer

Iconic sportscaster Dick Vitale, who lives in Lakewood Ranch, FL, has vocal cord cancer and faces six weeks of chemotherapy treatments.

FL Men Break World Record For Longest Burmese Python Ever Caught

Check out this video of two South Florida men known as the Glades Boys capturing a 19-foot-long, 125-pound python early Monday morning.

‘We Embrace Everyone’: Diverse Fest Welcomes All In Sarasota

The Harvest Sarasota hosts its first annual Diverse Fest on Saturday.

Champion Eaters| Bobby Flay Visit | Brewery Expands: FL Good News

Hot-Dog Eating Contest Winner | Black Women’s Hair Focus Of Film | World’s Largest Triceratops Skeleton | 7 Boaters Rescued: FL Good News

Food Festivals, Pre-July 4 Fireworks, Alicia Keys: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Suncoast’s Largest Food Truck Festival, Sarasota Paradise vs. St. Petersburg FC, Powerboat Grand Prix.

$1M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Sarasota Woman: FL Lottery

A Sarasota woman claimed a $1 million prize playing the $5 Monopoly Doubler scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.

Sarasota Among Top U.S. Cities People Are Moving To: Report

Compared to other U.S. states, Florida saw the largest increase in new residents over the past 15 months, a new report shows.

Critically Ill Boy Sworn In As Honorary Sarasota Police Officer: Watch

A critically ill New Jersey boy visiting FL with his family was sworn in as an honorary Sarasota police officer, Make-A-Wish said.

Sarasota Hospital Raising Southeastern Guide Dog Puppy

A Southeastern Guide Dog puppy named Skipper is being raised by leaders at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

Donations Sought To Save Sarasota Classic Car Museum

Forced by its landlord, New College of Florida, to move by the end of the month, the Sarasota Classic Car Museum appeals to donors.

Watermelon Festival, Hammock Fest, Tackle Show: FL Weekend Events

Looking for things to do? Check out: Big Gay Beach Day, Tampa Bay Caribbean Heritage Festival, “The Great American Trailer Park Musical.”