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.
Lifestyle
DeSantis spotlights iconic Sarasota restaurant and secret recipe
The governor's social media series highlights Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village.
Sarasota Waterfront Restaurant Earns National Acclaim
One of the area's most beloved seafood spots gains national recognition.
Sarasota Craftsman Home with Guest Cottage Hits the Market
1920 residence offers rare double lot, renovated interiors, and private outdoor oasis
Crime
Florida Man Charged With Murder of Woman Who Disappeared in 2024
Ronald Chester Racki, a 75-year-old used car salesman, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Laikyn Marie West.
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
Politics
Trump's Name Nowhere to Be Found at Truth Social Office in Sarasota
The former president's media company has an office in Sarasota, but his name is conspicuously absent from the building.
House Plan Shifts USF's Sarasota Campus to New College Control
The Florida House Higher Education Budget Subcommittee approved transferring the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida, but the Senate is not on board.
Florida Lawmakers Propose Changing State Bird from Mockingbird to Flamingo
Residents argue the mockingbird is more representative of the state's wildlife and culture
Entertainment
Tina Turner Musical Dazzles Sarasota Audience
Darilyn Burtley's electrifying performance as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll captivates at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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
