Police share new footage linked to Bradenton woman’s unsolved killing
A year after a Bradenton woman was gunned down in her driveway, police released new surveillance video that investigators hope will help identify the people involved. Detectives said 43-year-old Yolanda Baxcajay-Flores , a mother of four, was fatally shot while pulling into her driveway on 15th Avenue East on Nov....
Dima Tower says he was ‘temporarily insane’ when he killed his parents in Sarasota...
During the second day of testimony , Dima Tower, 24, took the stand Thursday, Nov. 13 against the legal advice of his public defender as the only witness in his defense. Tower kept his eyes averted from the jury as he answered questions by the prosecution, huffing into the microphone in front of him. When pressed by...
Domestic violence survivor turns near-death attack into a mission to help
The buzz of blow dryers and hum of small talk fill Rhonda Calahan’s Sarasota salon most days — until her phone rings. She doesn’t hesitate. She sets down her scissors, wipes her hands and answers, her tone soft but urgent.
We’re failing the children and families of Newtown. Let’s step up now. | Opinion
As faith leaders, we are called to shepherd. Our calling is to serve our neighbors. To be a source of comfort in times of trouble. To uplift the vulnerable. And we share one urgent, strongly held conviction: We are failing the children and families of Newtown – and we are facing a profound moral test. Sarasota: A...
Mote study reveals massive illegal trade of shark fins across the world
Specialists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota are sounding the alarm.
Venice jetty rebuild remains in limbo
VENICE — The West Coast Inland Navigation District board got an update on the rebuild of the South Jetty Friday and, as Executive Director Justin McBride said, it was “not awesome news.”
A Local Favorite: Corkscrew Deli in Sarasota
If you’re looking for a spot that offers satisfying, freshly-made sandwiches in a friendly local setting along Florida’s Gulf coast, Corkscrew Deli in Sarasota is a standout. Since opening in 1994, this deli has become a beloved lunch destination for both full-time residents and visitors alike. A taste...
Duff’s Famous Wings Making Sarasota Debut Before Year’s End
In business since 1969, when it was founded near Buffalo, New York, Duff’s Famous Wings is preparing to make its debut in Sarasota. The brand has already been introduced to the Sunshine State, with a location that opened at 5119 N Nebraska Ave in Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood. Now, submitted plan review...
Dima Tower Found Guilty of Stabbing Adoptive Parents to Death
A Florida man has been found guilty of stabbing his adoptive parents to death and evading police for hours.
Sarasota Memorial continues straight A safety streak
SMH-Sarasota the only Suncoast hospital, and among approximately 10% in nation, to earn Leapfrog’s elite ‘Straight A’ designation. Both Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) campuses received top marks for how well they prevent medical errors, accidents and infections, as noted in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 Hospital...
