Entertainment
Renny Harlin's 'Deep Water' to Open Sarasota Film Festival
The survival thriller produced by KISS frontman Gene Simmons will kick off the festival on April 10.
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.
Weather
Sarasota Bay Rebounds After Wastewater Spill
Experts say the bay is healthier than it's been in years, despite a recent 14,000-gallon spill.
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
Lifestyle
New Supper Club and Speakeasy Opens in Sarasota
Masō blends upscale dining and exclusive atmosphere in 36-seat restaurant
Sarasota Homeowners Embrace 'Right-Sizing' for Retirement
Aligning homes with lifestyle, health needs, and future plans as an alternative to traditional 'downsizing'
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
Crime
Woman Confesses to Killing Elderly Roommate in Florida
The 48-year-old suspect fled the scene before the victim's body was discovered by authorities.
Sarasota Woman Convicted of Threatening MAGA Supporters on TikTok
Desiree Doreen Segari faces up to 5 years in prison for calling for MAGA supporters to be shot on sight in a viral video.
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.
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
