Backpack Angels help students in need
NORTH PORT — While toothpaste is easy to come by, laundry detergent isn't.
Sarasota water bottle company wins over social media influencer
The question Rebecca Dawson is asked the most, nine months into running her startup water bottle business, WellHouse, is frustratingly simple: where can I get it?. Frustrating because she wants supply of the company’s bottles of spring water to meet the bubbling demand, and interest. That makes distribution and...
Man Arrested for Elbowing Woman Off Motorcycle on I-75
Authorities say a 40-year-old Bradenton man was arrested after allegedly pushing a woman off the back of his motorcycle during a high-speed ride on Interstate 75 in north Manatee County. Lester Estay is facing a charge of second-degree felony aggravated battery. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, the...
Sarasota County’s Tech Economy Is No Accident
Sarasota County’s tech ecosystem now has a digital hub. InnovateSarasotaCounty.com was created to serve as a modern treasure map for our growing tech and innovation community, helping people find opportunities and navigate the ecosystem. Whether you are a founder, investor, job seeker, or business leader, the site...
Resident frustrated over golf balls hitting home
Sal Perniciaro says he moved to the 55+ community Fairway Pointe in Sun City Center to retire in peace and quiet, but he can't because he's constantly worrying about golf balls flying around and over the net from the golf course that butts up to his backyard. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Race to Conserve returns to support neighborhood land protection
The Neighborhood Land Conservancy will host its annual Race to Conserve on February 28, 2026, at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park in Englewood, with proceeds supporting land protection efforts in Sarasota and Charlotte counties. The event includes a timed 5K run starting at 8:00 a.m. and an untimed walk...
SMH hosts gene therapy trials for bladder removal surgery
SARASOTA — Sarasota Memorial is looking for people to participate in two clinical trials for patients with early stage bladder cancer as it studies potential non-surgical options.
Santa helps with new tradition at Englewood Fire Department
ENGLEWOOD — When Todd Dunn worked for the Charlotte County Fire Department, he was part of many Santa pancake breakfasts.
Drought drums down Southwest Florida; some businesses flourish in it
RUSKIN — While Southwest Florida escaped hurricanes, the lack of rain this year has thrown the area into another type of natural disaster: drought.
How to keep yourself safe with devices containing lithium-ion batteries
With the holidays come plenty of gifts and electronics, but parents beware: these devices powered by lithium-ion batteries can also be dangerous without the proper precautions.
