Mar. 5, 2026

Sarasota Jazz Club Celebrates 46th Annual Jazz Festival

The venerable Jazz Club of Sarasota is experiencing a resurgence, with plans to expand and open its own venue.

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

Sarasota, Florida Hourly Weather Forecast

Warm Weather Outlook for March Remains Uncertain

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

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

Feeling Unseen? Try Seeing Others First

Columnist Froma Harrop shares insights on how to combat feeling overlooked or unappreciated, especially in retirement.

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.

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