Gordon Jolly served as Sarasota police chief twice, first from 1992 to 1996 and then from 2000 until 2002.
Watch rescued squirrels frolic in recycled Christmas trees donated to the Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida.
After a Sarasota County man died from exposure to toxic mold caused by Ian, the community is rallying around the family he left behind.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital delivered its first baby of the new year Sunday at 12:29 a.m.
Six-session series featuring women whose innovations and accomplishments are having an impact and influencing lives locally and globally.
Check out the top news stories published by Sarasota Patch in 2022: Hurricane Ian, small plane crash, gator attacks, superintendent resigns.
Top FL good news for 2022: Riverview teacher’s dance-off, Sarasota man saves engagement ring, ZooTampa bird gets 3D-printed beak.
Tuition awards are given to students who are pursuing undergraduate studies in the arts
With temperatures dropping in the days before Christmas, Sarasota County will open cold weather shelters for those in need of a safe space.
The winter semester features more than 70 classes, lectures, and special programs covering a wide variety of topics.
Looking for something to do in Tampa Bay? Live nativity, “Elf the Musical,” Trans-Siberian Orchestra, International Food, Crafts Festival.
Libraries are closed Friday for a staff development day and will reopen Saturday at 10 a.m., Sarasota County said.
Looking for something to do? Snowfest, Siesta Beach Seafood & Music Festival, Dunedin Holiday Tour of Homes, Jingle Bell Run.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Sarasota.
A video of a Sarasota man who dove in after an engagement ring he dropped in the bay is racking up views on social media.
Looking for something to do in FL? Suncoast Renaissance Festival, Shopapalooza, “A Christmas Carol,” Allman Family Revival, Daniel Tosh.
Florida good news this week: Inter Miami courts Ronaldo, Miami Marlins promotion, FL manatees decal, and Water Street Winter Wonderland.
In Saturday’s Powerball drawing, one ticketholder in Florida won $1 million, while five others claimed $150,000, Florida Lottery said.
So far, about 90 percent of vegetative storm debris from Hurricane Ian has been picked up from Sarasota homes, the city said.
After ranking No. 1 in U.S. News Best Places to Retire list last year, Sarasota dropped 10 spots for 2022-2023.
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After Hurricane Ian, Nathan Benderson Park has reopened, while Warm Mineral Springs and Myakka River State Park remain closed.
An Osprey girl raised $705 for the efforts to rebuild Venice Theatre after its main stage lost its roof during Hurricane Ian.
As of Friday afternoon, more storm debris from Hurricane Ian has already been picked up in Sarasota County than after Hurricane Irma.
School districts in Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee and Sarasota counties have established reopening plans after Hurricane Ian hit Florida.
The cattle at Crowley Museum in Sarasota were saved ahead of Hurricane Ian thanks to a 4-year-old cow named Red, staff said.
Richard Dear is also raising money to purchase generators, water, food, clothes and more after Hurricane Ian devastated the area.
Businesses, foundations and organizations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties are accepting donations for Hurricane Ian relief efforts.
Check out the latest about Sarasota County’s Hurricane Ian recovery efforts: power outages, boil water advisories, sandbags, schools closed.
In the latest update on Sarasota’s Hurricane Ian recovery in the Sarasota area: food, water supplies, barrier islands, schools closed.
The Venice Theatre lost the roof of one of its three buildings during Hurricane Ian’s hit to Southwest Florida Wednesday.
After Hurricane Ian hit Southwest FL, here’s a look at what’s open and what services are available in the Sarasota area on Thursday.
Learn about Sarasota County closures, sandbag distribution, recycling and trash pick-up as Hurricane Ian heads toward Florida.
A former deputy fire chief from Orange County will take over as chief of the Sarasota County Fire Department.
More than 560 books have been banned or challenged by Florida school districts over the past year, according to PEN America.
Monday marks the one-year anniversary of Gabby Petito’s remains being found near Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has kicked off a manatee habitat restoration project at Warm Mineral Springs.
Ceremonies and other events are planned in Sarasota and Manatee counties to commemorate the Sept. 11 attacks
A new public park along Sarasota Bay, Bay Park, will celebrate its grand opening with more than 90 free events during “10 Days at the Bay.”