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• 35-year-old Sarasota woman died at the scene after being struck by an 18-year-old local driver around 11:30 p.m. Saturday on the John Ringling...

Partial human skeletal remains were discovered Friday by a construction worker in a wooded lot off Leonard Reid Avenue.

• SCSO crime scene,...

A new Compass Hotel by Margaritaville will open next fall in Sarasota, the second such property in Tampa Bay. Construction on the four-story, 120-key...

• Art surge hits with 28 shows across Southwest Florida centers, including Anja Palombo and Cat Tesla exhibits at Art Center Sarasota.
• K.O.P.S....

Indian Beach Park remains fully closed nearly two years after Hurricane Milton, with new chain-link fencing installed in May blocking all waterfront...

• New charge filed: Nicholas Novickis, 34, now faces criminal mischief/property damage in addition to two second-degree murder counts and animal...

Three nonpartisan forums give Sarasota voters direct access to candidates ahead of the August primary.

Moderated by Vilia Johnson and Emily LeCoz,...

Sarasota County officials have issued a countywide burn ban due to severe drought and wildfire risk.

• Outdoor burning prohibited except small grills...

Sloan Miavitz wraps up eight years at Sarasota Hooters with a community celebration on her final shift, Thursday June 4 from 4:30 pm to 11 pm. The...

CSU forecasts a below-average Atlantic season with 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major ones, citing El Niño. Officials stress it only takes...

An otter based in Sarasota is now part of local search teams, tackling underwater recoveries where dogs can't operate. This adds a distinctive local twist to community safety operations.

Sarasota's cultural offerings are expanding rapidly this summer.

• Ballet performance: Sarasota Cuban Ballet hosts On Stage 2026 on July 18 at the...

Sarasota's Real-Time Operations Center is driving an 18% citywide crime reduction by using live camera feeds and 911 monitoring to launch investigations instantly. The center has already supported over 500 cases since opening.

Residents will soon gain access to new recreational facilities and expanded library space at Premier Sports Campus North.

• Pool and pickleball...

Jasmine Martin, 32, was arrested Sunday after firing three shots at an empty vehicle on May 20 in the 1800 block of 33rd Street. The victim, who knew Martin, reported no injuries as she hid inside after Martin banged on her door.

Longboat Key officers handled a mix of quirky and routine calls last week, with no major crimes reported.

• False Paw-larm: A dog tied outside...

Lido Beach restoration finished with major sand placement to widen the shoreline and improve navigation.

• Sand delivered: 300,000+ cubic yards...

• New 35-minute documentary examines the February 2004 abduction of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia in Sarasota, fully captured on car wash surveillance...

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