A playful Labrador Retriever mix 32lb dog seeks love and a forever home
Florida pet parents, a local rescue named Neo, who is an 8-month-old black Labrador Retriever mix, needs a new home after being fostered in Myakka City, Manatee County. This young pup came into the care of Love4Paws, Inc. as a Florida special—that's rescue speak for an adorable mixed breed with a big personality. His...
‘Second chances’ begin with life lessons
SARASOTA — Just because a person is behind bars doesn't mean they can't learn life skills.
County officials dig into new historical center
SARASOTA — Sarasota County officials celebrated the start of another expansion project, this time aimed at improving the literacy and historical experience for residents.
Mort Carman honored on his 100th by many
VENICE — Mort Carman, a World War II Army Air Corp P51 fighter pilot who would go on to be an American Airlines captain for 37 years, has been honored twice for his 100th birthday.
St. Petersburg Man Accused of Letting Pets Be ‘Eaten Alive’ by Fleas in Home...
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A St. Petersburg man is behind bars, accused of a horrifying case of animal cruelty where three of his pets died from what he allegedly called “an infestation of fleas that ate him alive,” and were then left to decompose inside his home for weeks.
Family Of 3 Struck By Lightning On Pinellas County Beach; Teen Hospitalized In Tampa
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A family of three enjoying a day on St. Pete Beach was struck by lightning on Friday, July 4, 2025, sending a 17-year-old girl to Tampa General Hospital. The incident occurred around 12:19 p.m. as the family sought shelter under an umbrella during a thunderstorm.
Bomb threat forces Allegiant Air flight to return to St. Pete
A plane was forced to turn around Sunday after receiving a bomb threat from a disgruntled passenger.
Floridians Are Traveling Far And Wide To Try The Homemade Pies At This Amish...
In the heart of Sarasota, where palm trees sway and tourists flock to pristine beaches, there exists a culinary time machine disguised as a humble yellow building. Yoder’s Restaurant isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a pilgrimage destination where pie enthusiasts and comfort food devotees converge in a celebration of...
SRQ Women’s Expo headed to The Grove
It was 2023 and Sarasota's Carina Dawson had just moved to the area from Atlanta. Being in a new home, she was searching for the best way to launch her business, Carina Dawson Photography. Then she found the the first SRQ Women's Expo at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota. She said...
WATCH: Towering waterspout spotted on sunny day
The weather in Tampa Bay has been whiplashing between sunny and stormy all holiday weekend, and Sunday in Sarasota was no different.
