Fares Resume For All Sarasota County Area Transit Services July 6

Bus and other SCAT fares were suspended last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gas Leak Closes Bayfront Drive Between Ringling, Orange: Police

All lanes of Bayfront Drive are closed between Ringling Boulevard and South Orange Avenue Wednesday morning, Sarasota police said.

US 301 Southbound Lanes Reopens After Bicyclist Hit By Car

The southbound lanes of US 301 from 17th Street to 12th street in Sarasota were closed Monday following an accident, police said.

On-Demand Transit Services Launch Countywide June 5

OnDemand by Sarasota County​, a new mobility service plan, eliminates, modifies underperforming routes, Sarasota County Area Transit said.

Downtown Gas Leak Closes Roads, Crews Working In Area: Police

Police say drivers should avoid the area of 1st Street, and Palm and Cocoanut Avenues Wednesday morning.

Free Trolley Service To Connect Downtown Sarasota With Lido Key

The trolley will likely launch in August and run Thursday to Sunday to alleviate traffic congestion to popular Lido Key.

SCAT Bus Driver Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Sarasota County

The driver that operated the Route 6 bus Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and the Route 40 bus Thursday morning tested positive for COVID-19.

SCAT Requires Face Masks Following Federal Order

A new federal order requires the use of face masks on all public transportation and at transportation centers, SCAT’s director said.

Gravel Spill Shuts Down Several Lanes On I-75 North In Nokomis

The left lane of northbound I-75 at mile market 196 remains open as emergency crews clean gravel from the other lanes, FHP said.

Southwest Adds Daily Nonstop Flights Between SRQ, Atlanta

This new service between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport begins March 11.

Siesta Drive Reopens After Gas Leak: Police

A gas leak temporarily shut down the 600 block of Siesta Drive in both directions Thursday, police said.

SRQ Airport Sees 12 Percent Increase In Travelers During December

Holiday travel brought more passengers through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in December. New destinations coming soon to SRQ.

New Flights Connect SRQ Passengers With Houston, Peoria

United will fly between Houston and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, while Allegiant adds service to and from Peoria, Illinois.

New Roundabout Opens At U.S. 41, Fruitville Road Intersection

The city of Sarasota has installed eight single-lane roundabouts in downtown and other areas over the past decade.

Southwest Airlines To Fly Out Of SRQ In 2021

Traffic increases at SRQ as Southwest Airlines joins the airport; JetBlue, Allegiant expands; amenities reopen.

North Casey Key Road Reopens

The 300 to 600 blocks of North Casey Key Road closed Wednesday night due to storm surges from Tropical Storm Eta.

Sarasota Crash Leaves 1 Seriously Injured, Disrupts Traffic

One person was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries on Tuesday afternoon.

Longboat Key Officer Not At Fault In Crash That Killed Couple

A traffic investigation has concluded that a Longboat Key police officer was not at fault for a fatal crash that killed an elderly couple.

Woman Gets Past TSA, Boards Plane Without Ticket Or ID In Orlando

An investigation was underway to find out how a woman managed to get past multiple layers of security at Orlando International Airport.

Ringling Bridge: Greatest Light Show On Sarasota Bay

As if the stunning sunsets and sunrises weren't enough, the iconic Ringling Bridge ​now boasts the greatest show on Sarasota Bay.

Here's The Most Dangerous Highway In Florida

A new report found each state's deadliest road, followed by the second and third most dangerous. Here are the worst highways in Florida.

Dump Truck Overturns Along I-75 On-Ramp

The northbound on-ramp to I-75 at Clark Road was shut down for a time Thursday after a dump truck overturned.

Sarasota County Road Work This Week

The Florida Department of Transportation is performing road work in Sarasota County that may affect your travel for the week of Jan. 20.

Sarasota Area Roadwork Planned By FDOT This Week

The Florida Department of Transportation is warning about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida that may affect your commute.

Art Hits The Streets Of Sarasota

A small portion of Main Street was temporarily closed to traffic and pedestrians Sunday morning for a unique project.

Sarasota Residents Warned To Avoid 10th Street, US 41

Heavy rains have produced a flooding condition at 10th Street and U.S. 41 in Sarasota.

Sarasota Activates High-Tech Crosswalk Signal At US 41, 1st St

You'll no longer have to risk your life to cross U.S. 41 at First Street.

Work Gets Underway On St. Armand's Park Garage

The four-story garage will house 503 parking spaces, including adjacent surface parking. It is expected to be completed in December.