Entertainment
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
Weather
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
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
Lifestyle
Luxury Waterfront Condo 'AQUA' Listed for Sale in Sarasota
Exclusive boutique building offers unobstructed bay views and private boat dock
Add Jake's on Siesta Key to Your Ice Cream Roster
Sarasota's homemade ice cream shop offers seasonal flavors and beachside bliss.
Feeling 'Unseen' in Retirement? Try Seeing Others
Columnist Froma Harrop shares insights on combating loneliness and lack of purpose in retirement by recognizing the humanity in everyday interactions.
