BrickTop’s, Sugar Champagne Bar, Balos, Just Salad: Restaurant Openings, Closings

The latest Sarasota-Bradenton restaurant news: BrickTop’s, Sugar Champagne Bar, Balos, Just Salad, JPan Sushi, BubbaQue’s, Bread Bandits.

When To Stop For A School Bus: Know The Law In FL

With the new school year underway in Florida, here's what you need to know about the state's school bus stop arm laws.

Popular NYC Salad Chain Opens UTC-Area Location

A popular NYC-based salad chain with about 30 FL locations has opened a new restaurant in the University Town Center area.

Easterseals Southwest Florida welcomes families to new school year

Easterseals offers the opportunity for children of all abilities to shine; Enrollment Fair taking place on October 17

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Presents Homestead Property Tax Exemption Meeting on September 17

Tom Knight, Jeff Kottkamp, and Danny Nix Jr. are confirmed to participate.

Nashville-Based Upscale Restaurant Chain Coming To UTC Area

An upscale American bistro chain based in Nashville is opening a restaurant in Sarasota, the company's first in the greater Tampa Bay area.

Drowning Near Lido Beach Under Investigation: Sarasota Police

Officers are investigating after a man’s body was pulled from the water near Lido Beach, Sarasota police said.

Safe Children Coalition hosts first-of-its kind Fatherhood Initiative regional gathering

Program partners gather to identify needs, close gaps and create stronger supports to equip fathers with crucial resources

Forecasters Continue To Lower Hurricane Season Predictions As Peak Season Nears

With a strong El Niño climate pattern developing, forecasters continue to lower their predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

Sarasota Military Academy’s 5-Acre Downtown Campus For Sale

The Sarasota Military Academy’s nearly 5-acre downtown campus, with a $31M market value, is on the market for redevelopment opportunities.

Pride Night subscriptions, tickets now on sale for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s upcoming season

Special events in 2026-2027 to include four MainStage productions plus pre-show reception in theater lobby

Sarasota Cop Fired, Arrested For Misuse Of Flock Databases: Police

A police officer was fired and arrested over alleged misuse of law enforcement databases, the Sarasota Police Department said.

Bentley Goodrich Kison Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®

Plus two associates chosen for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Sarasota Police Probe Report of Gunfire On North Tamiami Trail

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the Wednesday morning shooting to contact Sarasota police or Crime Stoppers.

These Are The Best Public High Schools In FL For 2026-27: U.S. News

FL's No. 1 public high school also ranked No. 13 nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best High Schools list.

Sarasota County School Board Loses Conservative Majority: Unofficial Results

Democrat-backed candidates earned two Sarasota County School Board seats, and another is headed to a run-off race, unofficial results show.

Ahearn-Koch, Entler, Harshman Advance In City Commission Race: Sarasota Election Results

In addition to the Sarasota City Commission race, Sarasota County voters also had a say in the county commission, school board elections.

Friends Drawn to The Vibrant Lifestyle Emerson Lakes Offers

Alvin Stout, Jeff Ryder, and Tom and Chris Sloane met on vacation three years ago. They look forward to growing their friendship at Emerson

All Faiths Food Bank hires new Senior Director for DeSoto Food and Resource Center

Christopher Reesor brings nearly a decade of nonprofit experience and an insider’s knowledge of Arcadia to hunger relief organization

Sarasota County Primary Elections 2026: Candidates, How To Vote

Democrats, Republicans can vote in Sarasota County primary races, including governor, U.S. Senate, local elections on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Deputy Killed Ex-GF, Self | Man Charged In Mother’s Death | Teen Planned Church Shooting: FL News

Father Killed Family Kittens As Punishment | Flock Cameras Vandalized | PA University Eyes FL Campus | Woman Stabbed Horse In Front Of Child

Sarasota Officer On Leave Amid Investigation Into Database Misuse: Police

A Sarasota police officer is on leave during an investigation into allegations of law enforcement database misuse, authorities said.

Water Quality Advisory Issued At Sarasota Beach: FL Health Officials

FL health officials have issued a water quality health advisory after elevated bacteria levels were found in the water at a Sarasota beach.

All Faiths Food Bank earns another ‘Top Workplace’ award

Herald-Tribune names food bank/hunger relief organization as a Top Workplace 2026 honoree for employee satisfaction, workplace culture

Motorworks, Balos, Church’s Chicken, Whataburger: Restaurant Openings, Closings

Restaurant news in the Sarasota and Bradenton area: Balos, Motorworks, Church’s Texas Chicken, Whataburger, Chicken Salad Chick, Cock & Bull

Village On The Isle honors long-term employees, including CEO

The community honored 30 employees who have reached a milestone anniversary, including CEO Doug Feller who celebrated 10 years

Upscale D.C. Mediterranean Concept Opening Sarasota Restaurant

An upscale Mediterranean concept in Washington, D.C., is moving into FL, with plans to open its first restaurant in the state in Sarasota.

Venice Teen Arrested For Planning Mass Shooting At Church: FDLE

A Venice teen planning a mass shooting and hostage taking at a local church shared a 61-page, AI-generated manifesto online, reports said.

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Presents Meeting with Sarasota County’s Constitutional Officers

Constitutional officers are elected officials whose duties and salaries are established by the Florida Constitution.

Vandalized Flock Cameras Reported In 4 Tampa Bay-Area Communities: Reports

Law enforcement agencies in four Tampa Bay-area communities have recently reported finding vandalized Flock cameras, reports said.

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.