'Surprising and not surprising:' Tampa Bay community reacts to Iran's weekend attack on Israel
As people in Israel deal with the aftermath of the attacks by Iran, their loved ones in the U.S. are desperately hoping for any kind of relief for their family members overseas.
Mote rescues sawfish, scientists working to determine cause of sickness
An 11-foot long smalltooth sawfish has had quite the journey.
'Flourishing' City of North Port working to continue attracting new businesses
Just a few years ago, the City of North Port was small and somewhat rural.
Sarasota to consider building affordable housing for city workers
Right across from Sarasota City Hall, City Manager Marlon Brown has a vision for the community. He hopes to build two towers, with space for 192 units to house 400 people.
'He's all the way inside:' 911 call sheds light on seven-foot gator found in Venice home
A newly-released 911 call is giving deeper insight into the moments after a woman in Venice found a seven-foot alligator inside her home on March 28.
North Port man accused of drugging, sexually battering kidnapped teen: Police
A North Port man is accused of kidnapping a teen girl he met on social media after police found her inside his home – drugged and sexually battered.
Sarasota beach named best in Florida by Reader's Digest
Lido Key Beach in Sarasota was ranked as the best beach in Florida by Reader's Digest in their recent list of the best getaways in each state.
Sarasota Historic Preservation Board denies permit to demolish Colson Hotel
Sarasota’s Historic Preservation Boardvoted unanimously on Tuesday to deny a developer's request to demolish the historic Colson Hotel.
Venice circus history would be showcased with proposed circus tent
As students learn to fly, Tito Gaona’s voice calms and reassures them.
'Only in Florida:' Seven-foot alligator wriggles way into Venice woman's home
A Venice woman was greeted by an unusual visitor in her Grand Palm Community home back in March: a seven-foot alligator.
Man killed in North Port house fire: Crews
A man was found inside a North Port home that caught on fire early Sunday morning, according to officials.
Elite athletes from across the country spent the last few days at Nathan Benderson Park battling it out on the water for a chance to be nominated for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic rowing teams.
Mote SEA Aquarium to focus on STEM education for students, families
Construction crews are making progress on construction of the new Mote Sea aquarium. It should be open by this time next year.
Sarasota daredevil Nik Wallenda walks the wire on Good Friday
Well-known daredevil Nik Wallenda is performing in front of his hometown on Friday with the First Sarasota Baptist Church downtown.
Mote Marine to house sickened sawfish from Florida Keys: 'The heart of our mission'
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota has become part of an emergency response effort to save Florida's remaining smalltooth sawfish.
'Therapeutic' sand sculptures bring joy to North Port neighborhood
Mitch Guerrero's sand sculptures outside his home on South Salford Blvd. in North Port are getting positive attention from children and adults alike.
Sea turtle study shows promising signs for species 40 years later
It's almost that time of year when lights have to be dimmed, holes filled in and yellow stakes are placed to mark sea turtle nests.
Fire Rescue dog sworn in to work with Venice firefighters
Venice Fire Rescue has sworn in its newest member of the team: a dog named Misty.
Walk to Defeat ALS in Sarasota raises money for patients and finding cure
John Cannistra lost his wife Kathy to ALS in 2011.
Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in grille of vehicle in North Port
First responders rescued a kitten after the animal got stuck in a vehicle's grille, according to North Port Fire Rescue.
