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
Entertainment
Sarasota Transforms Into a Live Music Mecca
From comedy clubs to private concert halls, Sarasota's live music scene is experiencing a renaissance.
Diane Keaton Leaves $5M Pet Trust, but Experts Warn Against Going Overboard
Ensuring your pet's care after you're gone requires careful planning, not excessive spending.
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.
Crime
Parents Arrested After Daughter Overdoses on Father's Fentanyl at School
The teen girl found the bottle labeled "FENT" in the bathroom and ingested the contents, leading to her hospitalization.
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.
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
