Sarasota FL

Sarasota County has a few solid driving gigs open right now — from local delivery routes to a one-time road trip up the East Coast. If you like being on the move, these are worth a look.

Three Sarasota police officers helped save a man who was attempting to take his own life on the sixth floor of a downtown parking garage last Friday.

First-year teachers across the district could lose their jobs next school year as Sarasota County Schools plans to cut 180 instructional staff positions in response to funding shortfalls.

Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is...

A North Port scuba diver and Youtuber said she was nearly killed last weekend while exploring the Gulf floor during a routine dive along Venice Beach.

A 63-year-old Sarasota man died after he was hit by an SUV while crossing Bee Ridge Road shortly after 9 p.m. Friday, authorities said. Investigators said he was walking north across the eastbound lanes in a spot without a marked crosswalk when he stepped into the vehicle's path. He was rushed to a local hospital in...

One of the City of Sarasota's most popular events is back: On Saturday, April 18, city residents are invited to participate in a tree giveaway from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Participants can select one of 200 juvenile free trees provided by the city while supplies last. Species include:. Live...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA)— A Sarasota man was sentenced to prison for conspiring to traffic guns from Florida that were found at Canadian crime scenes, the Department of Justice announced. Erhan John Er, 35, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison for his role in an international...

SARASOTA — Sarasota Police are being credited with saving a life.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Sarasota will host a tree giveaway and sustainability event April 18, the city has announced. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Bay, 1055 Blvd. of the Arts. In celebration of Earth Day, as part of The...