Bradenton Dollar Tree Robbery Suspect Arrested In Los Angeles: Police

A suspect in a 2025 armed robbery of a Bradenton Dollar Tree was arrested in Los Angeles, CA, police said.

CPC Welcomes Banking Executive Sarah Tar to Its Board of Directors

Tar brings extensive financial expertise to support CPC’s mission of preventing, intervening in, and treating child abuse

Firefighter Released From Sarasota Hospital After Medical Issue During Fire

A Sarasota County firefighter was released from the hospital days after he suffered a medical emergency while responding to a fire.

Venice seniors help first-generation college student pursue dream of transforming care for people who stutter

USF graduate student Kaela Coye is the latest recipient of the Village On The Isle (VOTI) Educational Grants Program

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Announces its 2026-2027 Season

SJT’s seventh season offers a new play presented in October, and three main season plays centered on the theme of survival

This Is The Top-Ranked Hospital In Sarasota-Bradenton: U.S. News

U.S. News and World Report ranked the top hospitals nationwide and in FL, as well as the best hospital system in Sarasota-Bradenton.

Water-Main Break Shuts Down Section Of Busy Sarasota-Area Road: Sheriff

A section of a busy Sarasota-area road remains closed after an overnight water-main break, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.

Athena Giving Circle contributes $20,000 to All Faiths Food Bank for hygiene products in Newtown

Grant supports feminine care products for 570 neighbors per month at Margie’s Market in historic Newtown neighborhood of Sarasota

Goodwill Receives Funding to Support GoodPartner Coach Program

Grant of $70,000 from The Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation will assist Goodwill in providing career and life coaching to employees

Sarasota Man Sentenced For Witness Tampering In Domestic Violence Case: State Attorney

A Sarasota County man was convicted of witness tampering and 13 counts of violating pretrial release in a domestic violence case.

Firefighter Hospitalized After Medical Emergency While Fighting Sarasota-Area Fire: Officials

A Sarasota County firefighter was hospitalized after a medical emergency while responding to a house fire now under state investigation.

Driver Killed After Rear-Ending Vehicle, Crashing Into Tree On I-75: FHP

A North Port man was killed after his car struck another vehicle and crashed into a tree on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County.

Yorkie Recovering After Gator Attack In Englewood

A 9-pound Yorkie named Zoey is recovering after being mauled by a gator in Englewood.

All Faiths Food Bank recognized as one of Florida’s ‘Best Companies To Work For’

For the fourth year, local food bank/hunger relief organization honored by Florida Trend for workplace culture, employee satisfaction

Man Arrested In Synagogue Vandalism Hate Crime Case: Sarasota Police

Police said a Sarasota man admitted throwing a brick at a synagogue window because it was a Jewish place of worship.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Seeking Executive Director

Lead One of Florida's Premier Performing Arts Organizations

Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Donors Raise $1 Million for the Child Protection Center’s Expansion

Community Steps up to Support Vulnerable Children and Survivors of Child Abuse

Sarasota Police Seek 4-Time Convicted Felon In Booker High School Shooting Case

A Palmetto man is wanted on firearm charges connected to a shooting incident at Booker High School, Sarasota police said.

Investor buys former Florida Cancer Specialists building in Sarasota for $8.43 million

Single-user medical office building to be repositioned as multi-tenant medical office space

Foundation match bolsters Harvest House's new affordable housing project, Lakeview Village

Gulf Coast Community Foundation and its donors provide $500,000 in matching funds designated toward 25 affordable rental housing units

Ian Black Real Estate hires building engineer

Robert Annello joins firm’s property management division

Middle School Teacher Arrested In Child Sexual Battery Case: Sarasota County Sheriff

A middle school teacher was arrested and charged with sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation of a child, Sarasota sheriff said.

Sarasota Area Named One Of Fastest-Growing Job Markets In U.S.

The Sarasota and Bradenton area was named one of the fastest-growing job markets in the U.S. in a new LinkedIn ranking.

“Invisible Angels” Soars: Pilot Ted Greenfield Expands Rescue Operations for Sex Trafficking Survivors

Author of new book: God Is In This Fight, How God Made a Way to Rescue Human Trafficking Survivors

Sarasota-Manatee Home Sales Rise in June as Inventory Shrinks Across All Segments

A report shows June sales rose in Sarasota and Manatee counties, while available homes and condos declined.

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Presents Meeting with County Commission Candidates for Districts 2 and 4

Candidates participating: Kristina Sargent, Mark Smith, Jim DeNiro, Julie London, and Dr. Joe Neunder

This FL City Landed At No. 1 On CNN’s 'America’s Best Towns To Visit' List

CNN ranked a FL city at No. 1 on its “America’s Best Towns to Visit” 2026 list, lauding its cultural offerings, beaches and history.

Sarasota's Spearhead Coffee Partners with Selah Freedom to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking

Each bag of Spearhead Coffee will highlight Selah Freedom’s work, helping to raise awareness

Rabies Advisory Issued In Sarasota County After Raccoon Tests Positive

After a raccoon tested positive for rabies in Sarasota County, a health advisory was issued, FL health officials said.

Sarasota Chorus of the Keys Awards 2026 Music Scholarships

Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch High School students awarded the Sheridan E. Brown Memorial Scholarship

Sarasota Chorus of the Keys Awards 2026 Music Scholarships

Two Outstanding Local Graduates Awarded the prestigious Sheridan E. Brown Memorial Scholarship.

WBTT presents first Young Artist Program showcase of 2026-2027 season

WBTT artist Charlotte Corporan stars in original showcase ‘BUT I CAN!’ on August 22, 2026

Safe Children Coalition program helps to keep families together

Child welfare organization’s growing prevention and diversion program provides targeted interventions to children and families at risk

Emerson Lakes Names Kailey Viray as Sales Director

Erickson Senior Living community coming to Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has named Kailey Viray as sales director

Emerson Lakes Promotes Adam Zubowsky to Associate Executive Director

Erickson Senior Living community coming to Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has promoted Adam Zubowsky to associate executive director

Lettuce Sold In FL Provided 'False Positive' For Parasite, FDA Says

The FDA said it made a mistake during testing, wrongly tying a Cyclospora outbreak to lettuce sold in Florida, other states.

Meet Matt Neville, Emerson Lakes' Executive Director

Matt Neville is very well-suited for his new role, having served as executive director at Highland Springs

Shots Fired During Altercation In High School Parking Lot: Sarasota Police

Shots were fired in a Sarasota high school parking lot during an event held on campus by an outside organization, the principal said.

Deputies Shot | Gator Breaks Into Pool | Small Child Fatally Shoots Toddler: FL News

Listeria Outbreak | Man Fleeing ICE Hit, Killed By Truck | EMS Chief Arrested In Child Sex Abuse Case | "Yes In God's Backyard" Initiative

FL's $1.8 Trillion Economy Now Ranks 14th Largest In The World

With a $1.8 trillion economy, FL now has the 14th largest in the world. The FL Chamber Foundation hopes the state's economy keeps growing.