Weather
Sarasota's Bay Park to Get $10M Upgrade for Flood Protection
Federal and state grants will fund improvements to the waterfront park's shoreline.
Late Afternoon Wind and Isolated Thunderstorms Expected This Weekend
Sarasota area to see increased rain chances and gusty conditions on Monday
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.
Lifestyle
Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Raises $200,000 for Roy McBean Boys & Girls Clubs
Plus, Easterseals Southwest Florida raises over $1 million at 80th anniversary gala.
Sarasota's Best Pizza Bracket Enters Final Four
Readers vote for their favorites to advance to championship round
Ringling Museum Hires Head of Art Library Services
Plus, Ron Allen is recognized with the Community Spirit Award by Manatee Community Foundation, and more.
Entertainment
Sarasota Film Festival Announces Celebrity Guests
Festival to feature directors, rock star among lineup of famous attendees.
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.
Crime
SPARCC Hosts Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Monthlong initiatives aim to educate, support survivors, and spark community conversation
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.
Sports
Hearts of Pine shut out by Sarasota
Portland drops to 1-1-1 after three USL1 road games
Florida Football Hosts Top Recruits for Key Spring Visits
Gators look to build momentum on the recruiting trail under new head coach Jon Sumrall.
Orioles Sign Pitcher Shane Baz to Five-Year, $68 Million Extension
The deal keeps the 26-year-old right-hander in Baltimore through 2030.
