Smoke from Canadian wildfires has made its way to FL, causing an air quality advisory in Sarasota County, officials said.
A disaster recovery center operated by FEMA and FL agencies will open Tuesday and Wednesday at Siesta Beach, Sarasota County said.
Second and eighth-grade students visit Aviva Senior Living for sukkah decorating during the High Holidays
Here’s why cellphones, TVs and radios across the U.S., including Florida, will blare an emergency alert Wednesday afternoon.
Popular WBTT artists to perform the hottest R&B and soul selections during ‘The Bay Turns One!’ community celebration
The Sarasota Memorial Health Care System opened a new urgent care center — its seventh overall — in Venice.
There are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin in the Sarasota area this season.
The no-swim advisories put in place Thursday at Siesta Beach and Casperson Beach have been lifted, the Florida Department of Health said.
High levels of enterococcus bacteria were found at Siesta Key Beach and Casperson Beach, Florida Department of Health said.
The Bay Runner trolley in Sarasota has reached another milestone: carrying 250,000 passengers since its March 2022 launch.
Jewel Love Jackson wins the grand prize – a party for 20 valued at $2,000 – after reading more than 60 books
Sarasota County Schools is the top school district in Florida for 2024, according to a new ranking.
Former Venice High School and University of South Florida player Otto Kerkering made his MLB debut Sunday for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable Foundation to provide $600,000 over three years to fund mobile pantries, benefits assistance and more
Renowned high-wire performer Nik Wallenda is partnering with the Circus Arts Conservatory on a new holiday show in Sarasota.
Tony Award-winning musical is a coming-of-age story set in the tropics, featuring Afro-Caribbean rhythms and instruments
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A man with tattoos on his right leg, including what could be the Cheshire Cat, is being sought by Venice police: Watch the video.
Renowned circus artist and circus arts organization will co-produce holiday shows in the UTC area in the coming years
In Sarasota, Bradenton restaurant news: PigFish, Lakeside Bites, First Watch, Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival, Bijou, Tookies & Treats.
The roster will pre-qualify artists for consideration for public art-funded initiatives for 2024 to 2026, Sarasota officials said.
HR professional DD Goerke promoted to Chief People Officer to continue to nurture organization’s culture and support AFFB’s mission
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A Sarasota woman had a .294 alcohol level after a hit-and-run crash that killed a man on a motorized scooter in 2020, police said.
Greeting cards featuring the art for sale at Town Square Sarasota, including work by renowned sculptor Bruce White
Funding of $10,000 from Manatee Community Foundation supports the distribution of supplies to help foster families ‘weather’ a storm
A Tennessee man died after hitting the back of a van and being thrown from his motorcycle in a crash on I-75 in Sarasota County, FHP said.
A smoking ban at Sarasota County-owned beaches and parks will go into effect Oct. 1, officials said.
Libertore Fund for Children Supports Personal Safety Workshops in DeSoto County
The 2024 NAEP will be a test of the test. How will a digital test fare compared with the paper-based tests?
A former Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office employee was charged with one count of workers’ compensation fraud, the agency said.
A 3-acre Tarpon Springs estate, a tropical retreat in the Miami area, a Tampa home boasting classic architecture: FL dream homes
Days after strangling Gabby Petito to death at a WY campsite, Laundrie texted a friend about the “once in a lifetime” trip, a report said.
Organizations collaborate to provide upskilling opportunities for Goodwill employees and community members
No injuries were reported after shots were fired Wednesday night at a Circle K gas station, North Port police said.
Florida’s newest Wawa stores opened Thursday in North Port and Port Charlotte.
Delmark recording artist returns to Sarasota for the third time to bring the blues to WBTT on September 30
Registrations is open for the fall semester, which features more than 50 courses, workshops, lectures, and special programs.
Funds from Church of the Redeemer, Michael Saunders & Company Foundation will provide support for foster caregivers and reunified families
A lightning strike caused a nine-acre brush fire at an Osprey preserve Tuesday afternoon, reports said.