$200K Grant Awarded To Veteran Housing Project In Sarasota: Home Depot

A $200,000 Home Depot Foundation grant will help St. Vincent de Paul CARES build permanent housing for veterans at risk of homelessness.

Lido Pool Hours Reduced Due To Lifeguard Shortage In Sarasota

Sarasota has reduced hours at Lido Pool after struggling to hire lifeguards this summer.

Affordable Housing Town Hall Meeting Set For June 13 In Sarasota: City

Learn about how Sarasota is addressing the city’s housing challenges at a June 13 Affordable Housing Town Hall meeting.

Whale Shark Spotted Eating Plankton Off Sarasota Coast: Watch

2 friends enjoying a day on the water over Memorial Day weekend encountered a whale shark off the coast of Sarasota. Check out their video.

Historic Home Will Become Sarasota African American Cultural Center

The historic Leonard Reid house was moved to city-owned property in Sarasota's Newtown neighborhood Friday morning.

Jif Peanut Butter Recall Expands In FL As Salmonella Outbreak Grows

Walmart, Del Monte, Albertsons and Wawa are among 10 companies that have recalled candy, snacks that used the impacted Jif peanut butter.

Petito Family’s Witness List Includes Laundrie’s Parents: Lawsuit

As a civil lawsuit against Laundrie’s parents related to Gabby Petito's death moves forward in FL, her family plans to have them testify.

Selby Foundation Awards Selby Gardens $250K Grant For Master Plan

The grant will assist with the historic Palm Avenue renovations as part of the Gardens’ transformational plan for its Sarasota campus.

Kids' Summer Beach Runs Return To Sarasota County Beaches June 1

The program offers one-mile fun runs for kids and families in Sarasota County to participate in healthy activities together over the summer.

Deceased Sarasota Police K9 Memorialized With Painting

K9 Bandi was a German Shepard born in Hungary in 2014 and had been with the Sarasota Police Department since 2016.

Gator Bangs On Front Door Of Charlotte County Home: Sheriff

Homeowners in Charlotte County were woken up by a large gator banging on their front door Monday, the sheriff’s office said.

FL Girl Crowned Miss Teen Universe 2022

Morgan Claycomb, a 17-year-old from Venice, won the Miss Teen Universe 2022 title.

Most In FL Don’t Want Roe V. Wade Abortion Ruling Overturned: Survey

About 71 percent of respondents to a FL Patch survey said the U.S. Supreme Court shouldn’t overturn landmark abortion ruling Roe v. Wade.

Amazon Driver’s Message Of Hope, Gym Passes For Students: FL Good News

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos made history this season, Creative Pinellas offers grants to local artists: FL Good News

Arts Advocates Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to 10 Local Students

The students will be celebrated during the Arts Advocates general meeting luncheon on May 19, 11:00 a.m., at Bird Key Yacht Club.

Soda-Guzzling Gator Breaks Into Florida Garage: Report

An 8-foot-long gator broke into a Naples garage and tore through cases of Diet Coke intended for an upcoming birthday party, reports said.

$1M FL Lottery Prizes Claimed BY 2 Sarasota Residents

Two Sarasota residents are $1 million richer after playing the 500X The Cash scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.

Achieva Credit Union announces sponsorship of Bradenton Marauders

Sports marketing proves a strong community engagement tactic for the credit union

Sarasota City Seal Design Contest Opens To Public Sunday

The community is invited to submit designs for a new seal for the city of Sarasota. The current seal was designed in 1902.

Ukraine War Refugees To Reach Safety With Help From Sarasota Man

A Sarasota man with family ties to Ukraine is planning a second trip to the war-torn country and is raising money to help refugees.

Dolphins Follow Police Marine Patrol Boat In Sarasota Waters: Watch

On Sunday, marine patrol officers with the Sarasota Police Department were followed by a pod of dolphins near North Lido Beach, police said.

3 FL Counties Among 26 Newly Unaffordable U.S. Areas: MoneyGeek

Among the 26 metro areas that became unaffordable for homeowners between 2019 and 2022, three are in Florida, MoneyGeek found.

10-Foot Gator Takes Easter Sunday Stroll In Venice: Sarasota Sheriff

The large gator slowly made its way through a Venice neighborhood to Harrington Lake, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.

Florida Man Recognized As Extraordinary Volunteer

As a part of National Volunteer Week (April 17–23), the Young Marines has named Steve Black the Division 3 Adult Volunteer of the Year.

Petito, Laundrie Lawsuit: Jury Trial Set For 2023 In Sarasota County

A trial has been ordered in the lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito’s family against Brian Laundrie’s parents over claims they knew she was dead.

‘Look At This Beast’: Large Gator Missing Foot Crosses Busy FL Road

A Venice, Florida, man filmed a large alligator with a missing foot crossing a busy road. Check out his video.

$1M Powerball Prize Claimed By Sarasota County Man: FL Lottery

A North Port man claimed a $1 million Powerball prize in the March 21 drawing, Florida Lottery said.

​Florida Planned Parenthood Closure is Focus of National Prayer

As Abortionists Await Billionaire Bucks, American Life League’s Marian Blue Wave Prays to Close Sarasota’s Gulf Coast Mega Abortion Facility

Sarasota Housing Authority Opens Waiting List For Section 8 Housing

Pre-applications for Sarasota Housing Authority’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program will be accepted through April 18.

$1M Florida Lottery Prize Claimed By Sarasota County Man

A North Port man won $1 million playing the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.

'Parachuting' Spiders, Needle Ants, Stink Bugs Could Invade FL

Parachuting spiders, ants, stink bugs and honey bees could soon be on the move and spread to Florida now that spring is here.

Unlikely Duo Meets Online, Travels To Poland To Help Ukraine Refugees

"It might not make sense, but it's working," a Sarasota woman’s newfound friend said after the two met in Poland for the first time.

Skydiving Sarasota Doctor Training For World Record Attempt

New chief medical officer with Doctors Hospital is training for skydiving world record attempt to honor the 19th Amendment's anniversary.

311Connect Service Initiative Launched By Sarasota County

Sarasota County residents can access county services through a new initiative called 311Connect, which is accessible by web, app and phone.

Boy Lost Baseball Cards At Orioles Game, Team Tries To Help

A young baseball fan lost his prized, signed baseball card collection at the Yankees vs. Orioles spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium.

Howard Tibbals, Circus Collector And Model Builder, Dies At 85

Creator of the large circus model at The Ringling Circus Museum’s Tibbals Learning Center in Sarasota, Howard Tibbals has died at 85.

Blind Bowler’s Bike Was Stolen, Now Friends Are Rallying To Help

A blind Sarasota man loves bowling, biking and sending cards to his friends. Now, they’re collecting donations to replace his stolen bike.

Operation Green Light Gets Sarasota Drivers Back On The Road

Florida's statewide driver license reinstatement program, Operation Green Light, comes to Sarasota County Thursday through Saturday.

Cold Weather Shelter To Open Saturday: Sarasota County Officials

Members of 100 Church, located at 14525 Tamiami Trail in North Port, will open their cold weather shelter on Saturday at 5 p.m.

Sarasota Farmers Market Canceled Due To Inclement Weather

Saturday's weather forecast in Sarasota calls for showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the National Weather Service said.