Weather
Sarasota County Fire Warns of Early Wildfire Season
Officials urge residents to prepare as drought conditions heighten fire risk.
Florida counties tighten water restrictions amid worsening drought
Prolonged dry conditions force new limits on residential and commercial water use
Rare Snowfall Spotted in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota Police and National Weather Service share videos of flurries in the area.
Business
Sarasota's Artistic Reuse Shop to Close After 20 Years
Owner Jesse White cites changing retail landscape as reason for shutting down Central Avenue location.
SeaPort Manatee Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Sheila Ballesteros McLean brings 27 years of public-sector finance experience to the port.
Nicole Rissler Named Sarasota County's Assistant County Administrator
Plus, Sarasota High School's Ryan Chase is named the National Association of Secondary School Principals' Florida High School Principal of the Year, and more.
Crime
Shooting in Sarasota Leaves One Dead, One Hospitalized
Authorities investigating incident as isolated domestic case with no outstanding suspects
Seven Dead in Suspected Cross-State Murder Spree
Authorities say the killings in Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale are connected
Seven Dead in Suspected Linked Killings Across Florida
Authorities believe the deaths in Sarasota are connected to a double homicide in Fort Lauderdale.
Lifestyle
Experts Offer Advice for Building a Happy Retirement
Retirement is no longer a one-time choice, but a chance to find new paths and purpose.
Sarasota's Marie Selby Gardens Showcases Calder Artwork in Nature
The botanical gardens pair Alexander Calder's kinetic sculptures with lush plant displays for an immersive art experience.
Sabbath Gardening Renews Community in Urgent Times
Gardening done with a Sabbath spirit cultivates patience, humility and hope for the future.
Entertainment
Morean Art Center Showcases 'Day Dreams' Exhibit
Local artists depict the power of daydreaming through vibrant artwork
Women take command in 2 Asolo Conservatory plays in Sarasota
Abusive husbands face consequences in contrasting productions by FSU/Asolo Conservatory students
Asolo Repertory Theatre Stages U.S. Premiere of "The Unfriend"
The hilarious new play about an unwanted house guest runs through March 22, 2026.
