Sarasota FL

Numerous schools across Manatee and Sarasota counties could turn into charter institutions by the 2027-2028 school year, according to both districts.

The Sarasota Police Department saved a kitten that was stuck in the wheel well of a stopped vehicle on Oct. 3. The kitten sprinted across multiple lanes of traffic on U.S. 301, crawling into a vehicle’s wheel well. A bodycam video released by the Sarasota Police Department shows the driver of the stopped vehicle...

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Manatee County’s commissioners didn’t expect to be threatened with removal from office for considering two measures meant to enhance...

SARASOTA — After months of negotiations, the Sarasota County Commission officially tied the bow on a contract with the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department.

City Transportation Planning staff members recommend action on basis of community engagement. On a unanimous vote this week, the Sarasota city commissioners approved the implementation of a 20 mph speed limit on all local roads in the municipality no later than 2055. A Florida law does allow for such a...

A couple is facing charges for child neglect after North Port police said they handed a minor two loaded guns and abandoned him on I-75 Wednesday evening to test his "mental fortitude."

A Florida man has been hit with federal charges after allegedly stealing $7,000 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets from a convenience store — and then returning hours later to the same store to cash them in, according to authorities. Justin Farley, 43, pulled up to a Circle K in...

Auto enthusiasts who enjoy unique design, golf and rooftop views of Sarasota Bay might take notice of a Sapphire Shores home, recently listed for sale at nearly $19 million. The home, named Lunara, was envisioned by owners Dara and Hani Nassif as a California-inspired showpiece with all-its-own features, which...

Mater Academy Inc., a Miami-based charter school operator, has submitted notices to occupy three Sarasota County public school campuses, marking a sharp local escalation of the state’s newly expanded “Schools of Hope” law, which allows charters to take over public school facilities. The notices, submitted early...

Since opening in late August, Jeff’s Bagel Run has been a popular grab-and-go spot in Lakewood Ranch. Lines routinely stretch from the counter to the front door in the 1,600-square-foot space at 14624 State Road 70 E.. “On the weekends, we still have our line to the door, sometimes out the door, sometimes you can’t...