Buffy the COVID-sniffing dog, trained in a Southeastern Guide Dogs pilot program, has a 95 percent accuracy rate in detecting COVID-19.
Season to feature ‘Eubie!’ ‘Ruby,’ ‘Broadway in Black,’ a pair of one-act plays about Nell Carter and Muhammad Ali, and a holiday show
Venice City Councilor Joe Neunder, Sarasota County Planning Commission Vice Chair Mark Hawkins are running for Sarasota County Commission.
An argument over children playing led to one man shooting another in the leg in the 2900 block of Goodrich Avenue, Sarasota police said.
Catch “G’s Southern Kitchen,” a short film about chef Gordon Gregory, as part of the Sarasota Film Festival Tuesday at CineBistro.
On Friday, a sedan hit a motorcyclist at S. Tamiami Trail, Bee Ridge Road, police said. A pedestrian was killed crossing U.S. 301 Sunday.
A Naples homeowner shared photos of a black bear lounging in her pool after tearing a hole in her screen room to break in.
Willie McCrae was last seen Thursday around 10 p.m. in the 1900 block of 32nd Street in Sarasota, police said.
Evening cabaret-style performances will feature the music of female soul and R&B artists of the 1970s
Caleb Keogh, an English car enthusiast who recently moved to Scotland, draws a lot of attention in his replica Sarasota police vehicle.
The Department of Health in Sarasota County will host a walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic for anyone 16 and older Saturday.
Other weekend events include the Sarasota Film Festival, a guided kayak tour with Mote Marine Lab and a youth circus arts showcase.
This is how the Sarasota area compares to Florida and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.
The national chain of restaurants combined with Napa-style tasting rooms is hiring for 100 open positions at its 12th Florida location.
Four local women entrepreneurs have created Mother’s Day gifts inspired by Tidewell Hospice’s programs and services.
Breaking down the reasons for solar’s surging affordability, especially for Sarasota residents
Tidewell Treasures, a resale shop benefiting the Tidewell Foundation, will open its Sarasota location in September.
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Local company plans initiative to promote skilled trades opportunities, awareness
Cyber Ninjas, the Sarasota-based firm hired to lead Arizona’s 2020 election audit, was founded by a “Stop the Steal” advocate, reports said.
Board composed of community leaders and business owners dedicated to Goodwill’s mission and impact
Maria Jose Horen will oversee programs and services, research, program evaluation, and more
1 Community 1 Team alongside Sarasota Ford named the nonprofit “Community Hero” for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
With the CDC tweaking its recommendation for wearing face masks outdoors, Disney, Universal, various FL counties could revisit their rules.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Sarasota Patch.
The expansion of the hospital’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute includes the construction of outpatient centers in Sarasota and Venice.
The Florida Highway Patrol will conduct a traffic enforcement detail on I-75 in Sarasota, Manatee counties through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Tracey Gold, forensics supervisor for the North Port Police Department, charged with illegal possession, trafficking of prescription pills.
The Department of Health in Sarasota County hosts walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics every day through Saturday at the Sarasota Square Mall.
Free community event, ‘Telling Our Stories in the Black Theatre,’ features renowned Black playwright, Dominique Morisseau
A motorcyclist collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Goldenrod Street and South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, police said.
Moose the dog was left in a hot car at St. Armands Circle for more than an hour. The car’s temperature reached 111 degrees, police said.
The leading manufacturer of roll shutters and roll screens will occupy 20,000 square feet in 70,000-square-foot building.
See how college aid applications changed for Sarasota area high schools.
A Palmetto 15-year-old backed a stolen SUV into the Bullet Hole Gun Shop in Sarasota Friday morning, stole several firearms, police said.
Parents and guardians of first-time, existing students must fill out an online registration form to register for the upcoming school year.
Other weekend events include the Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival, Grind Time Wrestling, Spirit Fest Metaphysical & Holistic Fair.
Second Chance Month offers the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the value of work for those getting their lives back on track
Michele Tanner plans to walk across the Ringling Bridge Sunday to honor the 1-year anniversary of her mother’s death. All are welcome.
About 40 percent of Sarasota County’s inmates have received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine, the sheriff’s office said.