Sarasota FL

Florida is full of strange and surprising tales, but this one stands out even for seasoned locals. Forget gators roaming golf courses or iguanas tumbling from trees in a cold snap. This story is about 23 cats living on a boat moored at a pier, waiting for someone to notice them.

VENICE, Fla. – A startling encounter in a Venice home last month has led to the arrest of a 39-year-old man who deputies say walked through a stranger’s front door wearing blue latex gloves. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) took Justin M. Cochara into custody on Tuesday,...

A longtime controller for a Pinellas County air-conditioning firm has been accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from the business, according to an arrest warrant and sworn complaint filed on December 4, 2025, in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. The warrant identifies Lisa Marie Warner, 55, of St. Petersburg, who...

We’ve already shared highlight videos from Bradenton, but if you want to watch all the racing action LIVE, then here is the NC Promoder Livestream for you to check out right here! That’s right, check out all the live testing action from Bradenton as folks get ready for the Snowbird Nationals and the entire Drag...

Florida keeps its best meals behind a quiet smile and a whispered tip. Locals guard these spots because the magic fades when crowds swarm, and you are about to see why. Every pick here comes from on the ground visits, careful fact checking, and real directions that make sense when you pull up.

Sarasota County last month signed off on the final step of a land swap meant to end a years-long court battle over a stretch of sand on Siesta Key — only to find itself facing another lawsuit. A year ago, county commissioners agreed to trade a piece of Siesta...

Gubernatorial candidate David Jolly deftly worked a capacity crowd, as evidenced by the repeated shouts and standing ovations, Thursday night in St. Petersburg. Attendees at NOVA 535 may have also caught an early glimpse of Jolly and his running mate in action. Florida’s leading Democratic candidate in the 2026...

When Newtown earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in April 2024, the designation validated more than 100 years of history and community-building in Sarasota’s close-knit Black neighborhood. But the community’s fabric is threatened. As downtown Sarasota swells with new residents, buyers have been...

From hidden gems to popular waterfront restaurants , Sarasota’s dining scene continues to punch above its weight — a small resort town somehow cranking out big-city culinary swagger. The same goes for our steakhouses, where everything from an old-school institution to a splashy newcomer serves cuts so good they make...

Loved ones of a Palmetto woman killed while crossing the road last month are asking the community for help as they prepare to lay her to rest, according to a GoFundMe . The fundraiser seeks to cover funeral expenses following the death of 24-year-old Rakaih Pressey , who was struck and killed while crossing U.S. 301...