Sarasota FL

For more than two decades, Sarasota County has had a single program to counter the suburban sprawl that has come to define the area’s recent development boom. In November, voters will decide whether to extend that program for another 23 years. The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to...

In a unanimous vote that could set up a major legal showdown, Sarasota County commissioners this week moved to block developers from building large apartment complexes next to rural homes and farmland, rejecting applications amid legal uncertainty over a controversial state law. At the center of the dispute is Florida’s...

Life can move along in a familiar rhythm until one unexpected moment turns something ordinary into something unforgettable. That is exactly what happened to Joni while she was riding her motorcycle through Sarasota County, Florida. In an instant, she came across a scene she never would have imagined. Thankfully, her...

FLORIDA — A Sarasota man was arrested after probation officers said they discovered evidence suggesting he was involved in illegal drug trafficking, according to an arrest report. The Sarasota Police Department said 35-year-old Demarius R. Jones reported to probation and parole for a check-in earlier this week. During the visit, officers reviewed Jones’ phone and […] The post One person arrested following large...

VENICE — The residents of Sea Villas, a 20-unit condominium community along Tarpon Center Drive, have been without the use of their pool since hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through in the fall of 2024 because, among other things, the storms destroyed their fence.

After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

BRADENTON BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and city staff are investigating the recent relocation of large beach rocks that were put in place decades ago to prevent erosion. On Tuesday, March 31, a backhoe operator was seen piling the rocks on the west side of...

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun a comprehensive improvement project at the I-75 interchanges for Sumter Boulevard (Exit 182) and Toledo Blade Boulevard (Exit 179) in North Port. Construction activities will include early-stage work such as conduit installation and preparation for drilled shaft implementation. Motorists should anticipate the...

SARASOTA, Fla. - After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions. The backstory:. In Sarasota County, it means more than 100 teachers will not have a position to return to...

Tucked along Pasadena Avenue in St. Petersburg, Florida, Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish has been a beloved local landmark for over 75 years. While most visitors come for the legendary smoked fish, loyal regulars have a little secret — the cheeseburger here is seriously something special. Whether you are...