The sentencing of a Sarasota man in an $80M Ponzi scheme ranked high on the IRS’ top criminal investigations for 2022.
After a Sarasota County man died from exposure to toxic mold caused by Ian, the community is rallying around the family he left behind.
In a FL civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie’s parents, the Petito family requested documents, including conversations with their son.
Funds Help Support Child Abuse Victims in Sarasota County
Sarasota Memorial Hospital delivered its first baby of the new year Sunday at 12:29 a.m.
Six-session series featuring women whose innovations and accomplishments are having an impact and influencing lives locally and globally.
An exhibit featuring abstract paintings by Polish artist Basia Sawa, who lives in Sarasota, closes Tuesday evening with poetry reading.
Check out the top news stories published by Sarasota Patch in 2022: Hurricane Ian, small plane crash, gator attacks, superintendent resigns.
The nationwide event First Day Hikes encourages people to explore state parks, including those in Florida, on Jan. 1.
Close out 2022 at these Sarasota New Year's Eve events and parties Saturday night, including the Pineapple Drop.
Top FL good news for 2022: Riverview teacher’s dance-off, Sarasota man saves engagement ring, ZooTampa bird gets 3D-printed beak.
A red tide advisory in Sarasota County affects seven beaches in the area, the Florida Department of Health said.
A vehicle and two apartments were struck by bullets during a shootout at Greenway Apartments Wednesday night, Sarasota police said.
Take a look at what opened, closed in the Sarasota, Bradenton areas: Demetrios’ Pizza House, Food + Beer, Primo, Linger Lodge, Joey D’s.
After Hurricane Ian, homes sales were slow in Sarasota and Manatee counties in November, according to local realtor group.
A woman was charged with premeditated attempted first-degree murder in connection with a Sarasota County shooting, sheriff’s office said.
Ring in 2023 in Sarasota at the annual New Year’s Eve Pineapple Drop downtown or these other events in the area.
Tuition awards are given to students who are pursuing undergraduate studies in the arts
Don’t miss chance to help to solve the global challenge of climate warming at the local level
Learn how the holiday weekend closures and schedule changes for government offices, facilities and services in the Sarasota area.
A new smart home close to downtown St. Petersburg, a waterfront mansion in Tierra Verde, a gated Mediterranean villa in Miami: FL Homes.
The man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank in Sarasota earlier this week was taken into custody in Orlando, the sheriff’s office said.
A phone repair technician sent himself an explicit video from a customer’s phone, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said.
With temperatures dropping in the days before Christmas, Sarasota County will open cold weather shelters for those in need of a safe space.
Celebration of Civil Rights icon on January 16 to feature re-enactments of Dr. King’s writings and speeches, song and dance
Deputies are looking for an armed bank robber who stole cash from a Wells Fargo on Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota County sheriff said.
Child welfare organization facilitates the return of children in foster care in Florida’s Circuit 12 to their biological families
Rebecca Morgan continues to honor her late mother through ‘Sue’s Backpacks’ donation to Goodwill Manasota’s Veterans Services program
A bicyclist was hit by two vehicles while riding on U.S. 41 in Osprey on Monday night, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Numerous organizations, foundations and corporations contribute to help community members impacted by the natural disaster
The winter semester features more than 70 classes, lectures, and special programs covering a wide variety of topics.
Anonymous donor comes forward to bring healing
Other art news in the Sarasota, Bradenton areas: more than 30 architectural firms interested in designing Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
Harris named the Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) Commercial Realtor® of the Year by the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee
Show - which runs January 4-February 12 - tells the story of four Black women settlers as they build new lives as homesteaders in Kansas
The student said their online threat was made “in jest,” the North Port Police Department said.
As health care organizations rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarasota Memorial was named among the world’s “Most Wired" in 2022.
Looking for something to do in Tampa Bay? Live nativity, “Elf the Musical,” Trans-Siberian Orchestra, International Food, Crafts Festival.
In Sarasota, Bradenton restaurant, bar news: Project coffee shop, BurgerFi, Pizzano’s, BeerSauce Shop, Pho-Licious.
For many years, The Mosaic Company has supported efforts to feed hungry children in Hardee County and meet crucial needs in DeSoto County