The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport saw a 138 percent increase in passengers in January compared to the same period in 2021.
A Venice man was found guilty of 40 counts of child pornography possession and one count of meth possession, State Attorney Brodsky said.
Thursday is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. Some Sarasota Patch readers shared their stories of neighborly goodwill.
Sun King Brewery based in Indiana will open its first FL brewery and taproom this summer in JDub’s former Sarasota flagship location.
Hunger relief organization hires new grant specialist, promotes three team members to support fundraising and community engagement efforts
Sarasota police are still searching for answers in the death of 14-year-old Jabez Spann, whose remains were found in Manatee County in 2019.
Bags with rice, antisemitic flyers were distributed in Sarasota neighborhoods. Police, sheriff, Joint Terrorism Task Force investigating.
National uptick in mental illness – exacerbated by the pandemic – reflected in number of area youths ending up in SCC’s Youth Shelter
Dr. Stolarski at Sarasota Memorial will perform the first robotic-assisted hip replacement surgery for the hospital system later this month.
A FL medical examiner’s office released Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy and forensic reports Monday. A revolver, note were found with remains.
Reading of powerful play by Dominique Morisseau will be presented on WBTT’s Rooftop Terrace on February 26
There were 3 shooting deaths in Sarasota from Jan. 1 and Feb. 6, police said. Residents can expect increased officer presence in the city.
Marlene Hauck assumes professional leadership for the Lee and Bob Peterson Foundation/Sunshine from Darkness
In other Tampa Bay-area business news: athletic wear company plans Pasco County headquarters, 30 FL hospitals among best in the U.S.
A competition between two white-ruffed lemurs at Sarasota Jungle Gardens predicted the Cincinnati Bengals will win Super Bowl LVI.
Super Bowl LVI will feature 18 players with Florida ties, while nearly a dozen of the state’s natives are competing in the Winter Olympics.
Mattison’s, Cafe Gabbiano, Marina Jack, Libby’s, Duval’s, Melting Pot among Sarasota area eateries offering Valentine’s Day specials.
The Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development will receive $3.1M in federal funds to assist the region’s homeless population.
Nonprofit leaders key to executing strategic priorities, supporting culture, and making key connections throughout the community
Top GOP lawmaker suggested steep funding cuts for Florida school districts that defied Gov. DeSantis’ executive order banning mask mandates.
A 17-year-old senior at Riverview High School won the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties’ 2022 Youth of the Year award.
A Sarasota man has been charged with second-degree attempted murder after a Wednesday evening shooting, the sheriff’s office said.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office looked into 1,057 economic crimes in 2021, including a CARES Act investigation into $4M in attempted fraud.
Two 16-year-olds charged with homicide in fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Sarasota, police said. A 16-year-old, 9-year-old were also shot.
Temperatures could drop as low as 43 degrees Wednesday night. County has partnered with a North Port church to open a cold weather shelter.
Training Hosted for CPC’s Supervised Visitation Program
Goodwill Manasota receives $155,000 to provide career enhancement training and employment placement services to Black and Hispanic veterans
A Naples man was kicked out of two restaurants, charged with battery of a law enforcement officer and disorderly intoxication, police said.
Sarasota County couples can renew their vows at public vow renewal events on two area beaches, Siesta Beach and Nokomis Beach.
Police believe speed was a factor in the single-vehicle crash that killed 3 people on Myrtle Road near the Old Bradenton Road roundabout.
Sarasota police are also looking for a second suspect in Sunday's fatal shooting, a 16-year-old Bradenton boy.
Both Hugh and Buffett, resident manatees at Sarasota’s Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium, predicted the Cincinnati Bengals will win Super Bowl LVI.
Other restaurant news in the Sarasota and Bradenton area: Leaf & Lentil vegan restaurant closes, gRub Tropical BBQ opens in Anna Maria.
In other Tampa Bay-area business news, restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton under new ownership, Dang Dude to open at Sparkman Wharf.
The new Sarasota shop marks the lifestyle brand Salt Life’s ninth location in Florida with more stores planned for the Sunshine State.
A Sarasota Air Force veteran bought his winning scratch-off ticket after noticing many had won on The Fastest Road to $1,000,000 game.
The Focus Teams's new preferred home seller program offers multi-tiered services that go beyond commission structure
Scottie Littles, who previously served as assistant coach at Booker High School twice, will take over the football program as head coach.
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Other Tampa Bay-area art news: Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, Fruitville Road roundabout sculpture, Blues on the Block in Clearwater.