'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walk to Defeat ALS in Sarasota raises money for patients and finding cure
John Cannistra lost his wife Kathy to ALS in 2011.
'Smart Knee' could change future of knee replacements
A Sarasota County man has a new type of knee thanks to a local surgeon.
Christian and Bridget Ziegler fight to prevent records from being released
Former Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler and his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Sarasota and the State Attorney’s Office to prevent the release of certain public records that were gathered during a recent rape and video voyeurism investigation.
Bradenton police sergeant on marine unit honored with eternal reef after passing away from cancer
Sergeant Lee Cosens served in the Army and with the marine unit at Bradenton Police Department before passing away from cancer. Now, his family spent Friday morning crafting and creating a reef ball in his memory.
Sarasota County's 211 community helpline could fade out by the end of the month
At the Women's Resource Center in Sarasota, the phone often rings off the hook.
Sarasota dog groomer arrested for animal abuse and cruelty
A dog groomer in Sarasota is accused of punching, shaking and throwing dogs and cats that were in her care.
Fine art students turned forensic artists hope to solve cold cases
Art students are hoping to help solve cold cases.
Barstool's Dave Portnoy made his way through Tampa Bay area giving pizza reviews
Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports is making his way through the Tampa Bay area giving out pizza reviews on his popular review series.
Christian Ziegler investigation: Former Florida GOP chairman won't be charged with video voyuerism
The State Attorney's Office announced Wednesday it will decline to file any criminal charges against Christian Ziegler concerning his video voyeurism investigation.
Christian Ziegler investigation: Audio reveals former state GOP Chair’s concern over fallout from charges
Audio recordings of police interviews with former Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler reveal a mostly cooperative tone with Sarasota police who investigated him for a rape allegation last year.
