3-Car Crash Delays Traffic On Fruitville Road: Sarasota Police

Drivers can expect traffic delays, detour in section of Fruitville Road following a three-car crash Thursday morning, Sarasota police said.

Bus Service Delays Expected Due To Driver Shortage: Sarasota County

Route 33 service times will be interrupted Friday because of a bus driver shortage, Sarasota County Area Transit said.

Driver Dies After Crashing Into Semi-Trailer Truck: Sarasota Police

A woman died after her SUV crashed into the back of a semi-trailer truck at U.S. 41 and University Parkway Monday, Sarasota police said.

Sarasota's Ringling Boulevard To Be Transformed Into ‘Complete Street’

Work is set to begin next week on improvements to Ringling Boulevard to transform it into a finished street.

Trolley Will Connect Downtown Sarasota To St. Armands, Lido Beach

The free Bay Runner trolley service between downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach starts Wednesday.

SCAT Bus Route Impacted By COVID-19 Testing Traffic: County

Route 2 along Old Bradenton Road will be intermittently detoured to avoid traffic near a busy drive-thru COVID-19 testing site.

Rollover Crash Closes Section Of Bee Ridge Road: Sarasota Police

Sarasota police are working at the scene of a Bee Ridge Road Crash Friday morning. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes.

Seasonal Bus Route To Siesta Key Starts Dec. 4: County

Every winter there are more visitors, seasonal residents in the area. Sarasota County's Siesta Key route returns to handle this increase.

U.S. 41 Reopens After Gas Leak In Sarasota: Police

A gas leak shut down a section of North Tamiami Trail between 18th and 16th streets Tuesday evening, Sarasota police said.

Hit-And-Run Crash Damages Power Pole, Closes Beneva Road: Police

Beneva Road is closed between Fruitville Road, Parkland Avenue after a hit-and-run crash damaged a power pole, Sarasota police said.

Overnight Roadwork Planned At Gulfstream Roundabout: Police

The FL Department of Transportation will reduce traffic to one travel lane at the Gulfstream roundabout during overnight roadwork Tuesday.

Two Men Injured In Four-Vehicle Crash In North Sarasota: FHP

A 62-year-old Bradenton man was driving east on University Parkway when he lost control of his car, the Florida Highway Patrol says.

Traffic Shift Begins At U.S. 41 And Gulfstream Avenue Friday

New traffic patterns are scheduled to begin in Sarasota at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue as FDOT continues constructing a new roundabout.

Motorcyclist Dies After Bee Ridge Crash: FHP

The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP says another driver turned left in front of him.

Man Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash In Siesta Key: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says the man tried to turn left on Midnight Pass Road at a red light. A passenger was also injured in the crash.

I-75 Traffic Enforcement Underway Through Tuesday Afternoon: FHP

FL Highway Patrol partnered with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, North Port police for traffic detail on I-75 in Sarasota, Manatee.

Fares Resume For All Sarasota County Area Transit Services July 6

Bus and other SCAT fares were suspended last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gas Leak Closes Bayfront Drive Between Ringling, Orange: Police

All lanes of Bayfront Drive are closed between Ringling Boulevard and South Orange Avenue Wednesday morning, Sarasota police said.

US 301 Southbound Lanes Reopens After Bicyclist Hit By Car

The southbound lanes of US 301 from 17th Street to 12th street in Sarasota were closed Monday following an accident, police said.

On-Demand Transit Services Launch Countywide June 5

OnDemand by Sarasota County​, a new mobility service plan, eliminates, modifies underperforming routes, Sarasota County Area Transit said.

Downtown Gas Leak Closes Roads, Crews Working In Area: Police

Police say drivers should avoid the area of 1st Street, and Palm and Cocoanut Avenues Wednesday morning.

Free Trolley Service To Connect Downtown Sarasota With Lido Key

The trolley will likely launch in August and run Thursday to Sunday to alleviate traffic congestion to popular Lido Key.

SCAT Bus Driver Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Sarasota County

The driver that operated the Route 6 bus Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and the Route 40 bus Thursday morning tested positive for COVID-19.

SCAT Requires Face Masks Following Federal Order

A new federal order requires the use of face masks on all public transportation and at transportation centers, SCAT’s director said.

Gravel Spill Shuts Down Several Lanes On I-75 North In Nokomis

The left lane of northbound I-75 at mile market 196 remains open as emergency crews clean gravel from the other lanes, FHP said.

Southwest Adds Daily Nonstop Flights Between SRQ, Atlanta

This new service between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport begins March 11.

Siesta Drive Reopens After Gas Leak: Police

A gas leak temporarily shut down the 600 block of Siesta Drive in both directions Thursday, police said.

SRQ Airport Sees 12 Percent Increase In Travelers During December

Holiday travel brought more passengers through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in December. New destinations coming soon to SRQ.

New Flights Connect SRQ Passengers With Houston, Peoria

United will fly between Houston and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, while Allegiant adds service to and from Peoria, Illinois.

New Roundabout Opens At U.S. 41, Fruitville Road Intersection

The city of Sarasota has installed eight single-lane roundabouts in downtown and other areas over the past decade.

Southwest Airlines To Fly Out Of SRQ In 2021

Traffic increases at SRQ as Southwest Airlines joins the airport; JetBlue, Allegiant expands; amenities reopen.

North Casey Key Road Reopens

The 300 to 600 blocks of North Casey Key Road closed Wednesday night due to storm surges from Tropical Storm Eta.

Sarasota Crash Leaves 1 Seriously Injured, Disrupts Traffic

One person was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries on Tuesday afternoon.

Longboat Key Officer Not At Fault In Crash That Killed Couple

A traffic investigation has concluded that a Longboat Key police officer was not at fault for a fatal crash that killed an elderly couple.

Woman Gets Past TSA, Boards Plane Without Ticket Or ID In Orlando

An investigation was underway to find out how a woman managed to get past multiple layers of security at Orlando International Airport.

Ringling Bridge: Greatest Light Show On Sarasota Bay

As if the stunning sunsets and sunrises weren't enough, the iconic Ringling Bridge ​now boasts the greatest show on Sarasota Bay.

Here's The Most Dangerous Highway In Florida

A new report found each state's deadliest road, followed by the second and third most dangerous. Here are the worst highways in Florida.

Dump Truck Overturns Along I-75 On-Ramp

The northbound on-ramp to I-75 at Clark Road was shut down for a time Thursday after a dump truck overturned.

Sarasota County Road Work This Week

The Florida Department of Transportation is performing road work in Sarasota County that may affect your travel for the week of Jan. 20.

Sarasota Area Roadwork Planned By FDOT This Week

The Florida Department of Transportation is warning about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida that may affect your commute.