Interim City Manager Marlon Brown has named Pat Robinson, Sarasota’s deputy chief of police, as the interim deputy city manager.
Coastal Flow on Siesta Key offers a range of artwork and decorative items with a beachy, coastal theme.
Featuring pianist Derek Han, the series is available for free viewing on multiple online platforms
Ron Filipkowski stepped down from a state commission after agents raided the home of a former DOH scientist tracking coronavirus cases.
Two CPT members now serve on the DOH Child Forensic Interview Advisory Committee
Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown will serve as interim city manager until the commission appoints him to the role permanently, reports said.
With coronavirus cases rising in Florida, Gov. DeSantis discussed the pending vaccine at Trump’s Operation Warp Speed summit on Tuesday.
Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Sarasota police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.
Area nonprofit one of five Goodwill organizations nationwide chosen for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation effort
Author Joshua Ginsberg will be at Big Top Brewing on Sunday. His book "Secret Tampa Bay" features offbeat regional attractions.
Rebekah Jones tweeted that FDLE agents raided her Tallahassee home Monday morning after the Department of Health filed a complaint.
‘This Light of Mine, The Making of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’ looks at theatre’s history through its trials and triumphs in 2020
Looking for some holiday cheer in the Sarasota area? Check out these upcoming events.
While the city issued a temporary moratorium on water shutoffs, the county is turning off water for those late on their bills, reports said.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida could begin vaccinating residents by the end of December once vaccinations by Pfizer, Moderna are approved.
Gulf Gate Rotary Club supplied food for “Turkey Day”
The school district settled with a student misplaced in a program for children with severe cognitive disabilities for 6 years, reports said.
Many local Christmas tree farms are taking coronavirus precautions to ensure you and yours enjoy a happy holiday.
Here are the deadlines in Sarasota to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.
Red tide has been detected in low levels offshore from Sarasota, Lee and Pinellas counties, reports said.
Gift of $300,000 from anonymous family foundation supplements ongoing ‘Owning Our Future’ capital campaign
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
Only three states — California, Florida and Texas — have seen more than 1 million positive COVID-19 cases.
Nonprofit provides gift certificate to Streets of Paradise, to purchase warm coats for clients
An interactive community art exhibit at Selby Public Library reflects on the lives lost during two pandemics — HIV/AIDS and COVID-19.
The Sarasota Film Society will temporarily close the two indie movie theaters it operates starting Wednesday.
The SCSO will collect new, unwrapped toys, gift cards for kids of all ages Dec. 1-15. Santa will appear at a special Dec. 12 drive-by event.
The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Sarasota.
Jaclyn Burke hopes she’ll find the necklace, which was lost in downtown Sarasota and features the thumbprint of her son, who died in April.
Memberships, daily admission, plants and other gift shop items on sale at the Children’s Garden and Art Center on Friday.
Since 2008, the day after Thanksgiving has served as a day to celebrate independent record shops.
Consumers in Sarasota can take certain steps to lessen the chance of falling victim to a scam.
Shopping for your holiday meal at the last minute? These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving in the Sarasota area.
If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas tree, here’s where you can find a real tree in the Sarasota area this holiday season.
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Sarasota Business of the Year.
As millions of U.S. families face hunger amid the pandemic, skip the whole turkey and consider these ways to save money this Thanksgiving.
A 10-year-old boy died Saturday during a Sarasota Youth Sailing practice in Sarasota Bay. Witnesses of the incident should contact the FWC.
Here are some closures and schedule changes for government offices, facilities and services over the holiday weekend.
Finding the optimal motorcycle trip planner is always a challenge.
More than 8,000 new COVID-19 cases, a number that varies based on the source, were reported on Tuesday.