An 18-year-old girl died after losing control of her SUV on Beneva Road. Her passenger, a 16-year-old girl, was seriously injured, FHP said.
Child welfare organization promotes four to executive roles to enhance care of thousands of children in Florida’s Circuit 12
Check out what’s happening in Sarasota, Bradenton this week: Palm Aire Women’s Club Scholarship Luncheon, Sister Hazel, The Art Corner.
Check out this video of a mother and her baby gators sunbathing along the edge of Bobby Jones Golf Club in Sarasota.
Lockdown was lifted Monday morning at Riverview High School after law enforcement found no threat to campus, Sarasota County Schools said.
Gray Videnka, Ashley Brown and Rick Bisio planning to open three locations in Sarasota and Manatee counties
Eleven parked cars and two homes were struck by bullets in a Sunday night shooting in Sarasota, police said.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Easter dinner staples from Publix, Target, Winn-Dixie and other grocery stores in Florida.
Sold-out two-day event featured expert speakers on a variety of child welfare-related topics plus opportunity for professional networking
2 couples visiting from Indiana were killed after their small plane went down in the Gulf of Mexico near the Venice Fishing Pier: officials
Nancy Detert, vice chair of the Sarasota County Commission, died “peacefully” at her Venice home, county officials said.
Troopers are looking for an SUV driver who left the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash on Fruitville Road, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Sarasota, Bradenton restaurant news: Original Rainbow Cone, Panda Express, Vernona Gourmet, Royal Peacock, Morrone’s N.Y. Deli, Yard House.
In other FL business news: FlixBus has new Lakeland stop, Sarasota County RV resort for sale, Tampa CEOs volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
Vivaldi and Mendelssohn features four young concertmasters; Viola Royale is presented by brothers Paul and Steven Laraia
A woman was nearly kidnapped Sunday at North Lido Beach Park when she was approached by a man who put a towel over her head, police said.
Check out what’s happening in Sarasota, Bradenton: Salute to Safety Awards, Music in the Park at Riverwalk, chamber music festival.
Central West Coast chapter of the FPRA has received financial as well as in-kind support for 2022-2023 program year
World-premiere musical revue will feature Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue, pay tribute to legendary performer and his music
Peppa, a guinea pig stolen from a Sarasota pet shop, was found safe and returned to the store, police said.
Tampa estate with marble elevator, private waterfront oasis in Gulf Harbors, custom-designed unit at The One St. Pete: Florida dream homes.
Florida good news this week: A new St. Pete poetry festival, FL trooper saves an infant’s life, SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is back.
The 25th annual Sarasota Film Festival is underway with a full slate of programming planned through Sunday.
Now in its 74th year, youth circus arts training program presents ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
A week after a countywide red tide advisory was lifted, the toxic algae bloom was detected at several Sarasota area beaches, FDOH said.
After an internal alarm was triggered Thursday morning, Riverview High School briefly went into lockdown, authorities said.
Watch: A Sarasota Police Department sergeant helped a confused mother duck and her ducklings find their way to the Payne Park pond.
More than 500 community members gathered at Nathan Benderson Park for Campaign Against Summer Hunger kick-off event
Work has started on the construction of a new 75,300-square-foot, five-gate terminal at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Board comprising local community leaders & business owners will support Goodwill’s mission, guide strategy and operations, & increase impact
Openly gay school board member Tom Edwards said the only homophobia he’s experienced in Sarasota County has been at board meetings.
Sarasota is one of the worst U.S. cities for allergies, according to the 2023 Allergy Capitals list from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.
After an investigation into a fatal September crash, an Englewood man faces 3 DUI manslaughter charges, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Check out what’s happening in Sarasota, Bradenton this week: Manatee River Casino Royale, Noshing in Nature series, Market at the Point.
An FAA safety alert on near-misses comes after a string of high-profile close calls on runways across the country, including Florida.
Florida good news this week: Sarasota red tide advisory lifted, sandhill crane scares off gator, Hyde Park among best places to live.
Fundraising event honored four ‘Champions for Children’: Michele Grimes, Rick Oswald, and Bobbie and Floyd Price
Statewide classical vocal competition was held for students between the ages of 17 and 22
The red tide health advisory in place at all 16 Sarasota County beaches since December has been lifted, Florida Department of Health said.
Sarasota County School Board member Tom Edwards walked out of Tuesday’s board meeting over homophobic public comments aimed at him.