The Association for the Study of African American Life and History offers a free course on African American history for kids in Sarasota.
Laurie Swink, Cofounder of Selah Freedom was honored Tuesday Night by the Lightning Foundation as a Community Hero.
This waterfront estate in the Sarasota area boasts an award-winning design and direct access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, realtor said.
The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods gifted a young boy with cerebral palsy with a new scooter, as well as six-months therapy at Easterseals
A Charlotte County man died from a rare “brain-eating” amoeba after rinsing his sinuses with unboiled tap water, reports said.
A crash damaged a traffic box at the intersection of Fruitville Road, Osprey Ave., knocking out the traffic signals, Sarasota police said.
Longtime Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer to present ‘Frank & Me,’ packed with hit songs from the world’s most renowned crooner
Sarasota’s Siesta Beach is the No. 2 beach in the United States for 2023 and ranked among the top 25 in the world, according to TripAdvisor.
In other Tampa Bay-area business news: cybersecurity firm expands in Tampa, Coquina Beach Market manager sought.
A Tampa man was ejected from his car after crashing on I-75 in Sarasota County, Florida Highway Patrol said.
FL good news stories: voting rights group nominated for Nobel Prize, artist at Tampa International Airport honors first Black pilot.
Things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay: Cirque Ma'Ceo, Junior League of Sarasota’s Tour of Homes, Gulfport’s Get Rescued, Eckerd Film Fest.
Popular area arts organization receives contribution of $1,000 from JoMo Productions, the producers of ‘Lil & Louis’
In Sarasota, Bradenton restaurant news: Mixon’s Cafe, Osteria Southside, Rocco’s Tacos, Panda Express, Le Petite Brasserie.
After two years, the Junior League of Sarasota's annual Tour of Homes returns in person.
A van going the wrong way on I-75 caused a 3-vehicle crash in southern Sarasota County Wednesday night, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Artist says "It’s not the message SCF should be sending such a diverse student body.”
Funding has supported roof repairs for SCC’s DeSoto County office and gift cards for children and families in need
A panel review found Sarasota Memorial Health Care System “performed strongly” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steven Bertolino, an attorney for Brian Laundrie’s parents, asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by Gabby Petito's family.
Barbara Byrne, L.C.S.W., will oversee clinic operations at regional franchise, with three planned locations in Sarasota and Manatee counties
A chihuahua named Tinkerbell and her owner were rescued by police Friday night after falling off a boat at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
Other Tampa Bay-area business news: Vinoy ranked top hotel in St. Pete, Tiger Woods' Popstroke opens in Wesley Chapel.
Sarasota’s Ringling College of Art and Design was named a “Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students.”
A 6-year-old girl accidentally shot her grandmother in the back after finding a gun in her vehicle, North Port police said.
The suspect also robbed another woman who was at the Sarasota home of $900 and stole her car, the sheriff’s office said.
Dr. Brennan Asplen, recently forced to resign as Sarasota County Schools superintendent, has returned to St. Johns County School District.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival, Pasco Blues Festival, Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival.
A worker at the Bayso Sarasota condo tower, which is under construction, fell from the 18th floor to his death Wednesday, police said.
Richard Corcoran, interim president during New College’s conservative overhaul, will make double the previous leader's salary, reports said.
Brian Laundrie’s mother allegedly wrote a letter referencing getting a shovel and burying a body, a Gabby Petito family attorney said.
Drivers should use caution near the U.S 41-Gulfstream Avenue roundabout Wednesday through Friday because of lane closures, the city said.
At 14 schools in Sarasota and DeSoto counties, students receive nutritional assistance on-site; new pantry has opened at Easterseals Academy
Other Tampa Bay-area business news: affordable housing activists on Tropicana Field redevelopment, luxury condos planned in Tampa.
Rescuers pulled a lethargic, cold-stressed manatee from waters off Sarasota, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
In Sarasota and Bradenton restaurant news: Chateau Sarasota, Double Deez hot dogs, Toasted Yolk Café, Breakfast Company, Oyster Bar robots.
Gulf Gate Rotary Club Presents Doug Staley the Paul Harris Fellow Award
A car rolled into Sarasota Bay after a driver forgot to put it into park when chasing after his dog, police said.
FL good news stories: Powerball winner, Detwiler’s Farm Market, Gasparilla Bead Reuse Program, Mote manatees pick Super Bowl winner.
Sarasotan Daniel Solowey, clarinet; Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner Michelle Cann; former Sarasota Orchestra violinist Samantha Bennett