Sarasota has reduced hours at Lido Pool after struggling to hire lifeguards this summer.
Sarasota and other FL school districts will no longer lose funding for defying state orders by implementing a mask mandate during pandemic.
Learn about how Sarasota is addressing the city’s housing challenges at a June 13 Affordable Housing Town Hall meeting.
The suspect in the strangulation deaths of 2 women along North Tamiami Trail earlier this year died in hospice care at Sarasota County Jail.
A man was killed while crossing Stickney Point Road near Tamiami Trail in Sarasota Friday night, Florida Highway Patrol said.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office wants to speak with 16 people in relation to the 1971 cold case death of John Deal in Port Charlotte.
Route 33 service times will be interrupted Friday because of a bus driver shortage, Sarasota County Area Transit said.
Friday evening’s “Jazz on Palm” event in Sarasota will feature Hot Tonic Orchestra and Dynasty Dance Clubs.
Daniela Malo hired for new role - associate director of development - for food bank/hunger relief organization
Residents of The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods in Sarasota took an Extraordinary Outing to St. Augustine in May
Executive Director of The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods Peggy Beasley planned a boat trip for residents on her boat Keepin' It Salty
A “really weak, really brief” tornado touched down near the border of Sarasota, Manatee counties Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.
2 friends enjoying a day on the water over Memorial Day weekend encountered a whale shark off the coast of Sarasota. Check out their video.
Mental health nonprofit announces plans for the coming year, details of 2023 dinner during celebration
Wallace, a Florida certified mediator, is with the firm Bentley Goodrich Kison in Sarasota.
A Sarasota man was sentenced to federal prison for pointing a gun at a convenience store customer in 2020, the Department of Justice said.
Check out the latest bar, restaurant news in the Sarasota, Bradenton areas: Bamboo Garden, Sweet Deli Café, Shiny Gumbo, Kacey’s Seafood.
For nine years, hunger relief organization has convened hundreds of partners to feed children while school is out
One woman was shot after a fight broke out on Siesta Key Monday afternoon, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.
Funding from The Venice Golf and Country Club Foundation will support therapy for child abuse survivors.
Reading 'rewards' program to include three sessions – on poetry, fiction writing and non-fiction writing – with young author Sienna Alfano
Theme parks, world-class museums, charming beach towns, kitschy Old FL attractions, wildlife preserves — the Sunshine State has it all.
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or store, here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Sarasota County this Memorial Day.
The historic Leonard Reid house was moved to city-owned property in Sarasota's Newtown neighborhood Friday morning.
Foster families in Florida’s Circuit 12 care for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment
Walmart, Del Monte, Albertsons and Wawa are among 10 companies that have recalled candy, snacks that used the impacted Jif peanut butter.
With the Players Centre for Performing Arts seeking a permanent home, it hopes to negotiate a lease for the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
Find out where you can pick up those last-minute additions to your backyard barbecue from Winn-Dixie, Target, Sam’s Club and ALDI.
Former Sarasota pain doctor is guilty of conspiring to pay and receive kickbacks and bribes in a $4.5M fentanyl fraud scheme, the DOJ said.
The Patterson Foundation creating new opportunities for community to connect with Patriot Plaza’s stories of service and sacrifice
Sarasota County student making headlines for opposing FL’s "Don’t Say Gay" bill will campaign for a Democratic county commission candidate.
After 21 people died in a TX school shooting Tuesday, Sarasota County Schools will have an increased police presence as school year ends.
As a civil lawsuit against Laundrie’s parents related to Gabby Petito's death moves forward in FL, her family plans to have them testify.
After having his grad speech censored, an LGBTQ student activist in Sarasota County used his curly hair as a metaphor for being gay.
A North Port man will spend time in federal prison after illegally selling guns without a license, the Department of Justice said.
The University Park-based real estate development company bought the former Westfield Siesta Key mall for $25.1 million, reports said.
Check out the latest bar, restaurant news in the Sarasota, Bradenton areas: Office Bar, Bijou Garden Café, Daiquiri Deck, Fork & Hen.
At Yeomans Work Architecture (YWA), we strive to seek ingenious design solutions that improve the lives of our clients and the community.
A woman died after her SUV crashed into the back of a semi-trailer truck at U.S. 41 and University Parkway Monday, Sarasota police said.
Part of a new series of recurring monthly events called Bijou’s Broadway Brunch.