Entertainment
Sarasota Opera's Longtime Leader Retires After 44 Years
General Director Richard Russell steps down after guiding the opera company for over four decades.
Wahlburgers Opens First Sarasota Airport Location
The celebrity-owned burger chain expands to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
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.
Weather
Dump Truck Hits I-75 Overpass in Sarasota
Two northbound lanes closed as crews work to clear debris
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.
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
Upgraded Carver Floorplan Home Hits the Market in Lakewood Ranch
Thoughtfully designed 3-bed, 3.5-bath residence offers refined living with resort-style amenities
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.
