Sarasota County fire station stays on top of rescue training
On Jan. 23, the hard work of the fire department was visible at Sarasota County Fire Station No. 8 along Fruitville Road. The building's...
Developer earns praise for reducing apartment units in Serenity at North Port complex
NORTH PORT – North Port city commissioners unanimously approved the master plan for developing Serenity at North Port, a 180-home luxury apartment complex on...
A guide to the birds to spot each month in Sarasota
Have you ever thought of having your own Big Year, like in the movie "The Big Year" - an epic search for as many...
At 13, Champ Jaxon to release second album
ENGLEWOOD — At 13, Jackson Champ Winkler, frontman of the Champ Jaxon Band, is getting ready to launch his second album. The...
St. Petersburg cracking down on ‘van life’
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The City of St. Petersburg is cracking down on vans and oversized vehicles being used as homes in the city....
Sarasota solid waste worker inspires others after losing both legs
SARASOTA, Fla. - Howard Young is part of "The Dream Team" at the City of Sarasota's Solid Waste Division. You have to be strong...
Adjusted 180-unit apartment master plan approved
NORTH PORT — Developers planning to build 180 luxury apartments off Toledo Blade Boulevard received needed approvals Tuesday from North Port City Commission....
Strangles Confirmed in Four Florida Counties
Strangles has been confirmed in four counties in Florida. In Sarasota County, one horse was confirmed positive and is under quarantine. In Hendry County,...
Strangles Confirmed in Four Florida Counties
Strangles has been confirmed in four counties in Florida. In Sarasota County, one horse was confirmed positive and is under quarantine. In Hendry County,...
Fla. commercial fishing festival to celebrate 42 years
CORTEZ - The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) is gearing up for the 42nd Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. The first festival in 1981...
