David L. Stephens was arrested in connection with the cold case homicide of Judith Elaine Doherty in 2018, police said.
This statewide initiative hopes to inspire Florida’s registered returning citizens, those with past felony convictions, to vote this year.
Sarasota is considering moving the statue from the bayfront. But polling results on where it should go have been skewed, reports said.
Area hunger relief organization partnering with The Bay and Van Wezel to kick off 15th year of turkey distributions during the holidays
Child Protection Center’s PSCA program offers free lessons
A 53-year-old Sarasota man won the top prize after playing THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 scratch-off game.
Democrat Margaret Good challenges Republican incumbent Vern Buchanan in District 16 congressional race.
The Florida Studio Theatre actor, writer and educator died suddenly in his sleep on Wednesday, reports said.
The Naples hacker accessed voter registration info for Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Rick Scott, Michael Jordan and LeBron James, police said.
Peter Lear will leave his position as North Port city manager after having an affair with a subordinate, reports said.
Officials say turnout for early voting has been “steady” in Sarasota County.
Parents filed suit against the Sarasota County School Board, which extended the district’s mask mandate for students, staff and teachers.
The first in-person meetings will take place Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Sarasota City Hall.
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers has extended its public comment period for the project after losing emails already submitted, reports said.
Because of the pandemic, the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections office has temporarily moved, consolidated 16 polling precincts Nov. 3.
New menus showcase elevated Modern Mexican Cuisine
Reader responses to a Sarasota Patch article about Riverview High School dressing in MAGA gear during Spirit Week were mixed.
Campaigning for her father, Ivanka Trump hosts Make America Great Again rallies in Miami and Sarasota on Tuesday.
Republican Ron Custinger and Democrat Alice White are running for the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat.
Republican Nancy Detert and Democrat Cory Hutchinson are running for the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners District 3 seat.
Republican Michael A. Moran and Democrat Mark E. Pienkos are running for the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners District 1 seat.
For many families, this weekend is the last chance to visit a pumpkin patch in the Sarasota area. Do you have a favorite spot?
Several ambassadors for Real Men Wear Pink of Sarasota-Manatee host fundraising events Friday night.
As The Players Centre for the Performing Arts prepares to build a new venue, supporters can say goodbye to the old theater Friday.
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No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
Days after some Riverview High School students marched through campus dressed as President Trump, they returned in MAGA gear Friday.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast recognizes its 2020 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year.
Donating time or resources to your local food bank is recommended.
This annual kid-friendly Halloween event will raise funds for Sarasota's Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary.
Ashley Scharon of Lakewood Ranch graduated with a BA in Psychology from Montclair State University in May 2020.
The Sarasota County Schools Board voted 3-2 at Tuesday's meeting to keep the school district’s current mask policy.
If you visited a pumpkin patch, you have some carving and cooking to do. Here's our favorite seed recipe and how to preserve your pumpkin.
Bring unwanted pills and prescription drugs to Sarasota Police Department headquarters, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Saturday.
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A Sarasota woman claimed the first top prize from the new 100X THE CASH Scratch-off she bought at a Bradenton Publix.
The 2020 list of Best Places To Retire was released this week by U.S. News & World Report. Sarasota led the list with other FL cities on it.
Fall is a good time to take inventory of who is in your neighborhood. Learn where the registered sex offenders live in the Sarasota area.
Singer and stage director Marco Nisticò fills the role held by the recently deceased Greg Trupiano, who was with Sarasota Opera since 1987.
Sarasota-area residents can vote early in person or by mail, or they can go to the polls on Nov. 3. Here's how to vote, deadlines.