VIDEO: Tom Cruise's Son Reels In 301-Pound Fish In FL Tournament

Tom Cruise's son, Connor, who lives in Clearwater, caught a monster fish Friday during the 2022 Sarasota Slam fishing tournament. ​​

FL Student Can?t Say ?Gay? In Grad Speech, Discusses His Curls Instead

After having his grad speech censored, an LGBTQ student activist in Sarasota County used his curly hair as a metaphor for being gay.

No County Funds For Rumble After Commission Ends EDC Incentive Grants

With Sarasota County ending the EDC incentive grants, Rumble won’t receive $825K for opening its U.S. headquarters in Longboat Key.

Manatee ‘Endangered’ Status Sought By U.S. Rep. Buchanan

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is promoting his Manatee Protection Act to upgrade the species’ designation from “threatened” to “endangered.”

Python Huntress, Fashion Brand Forge Unlikely Partnership

Amy Siewe, who hunts pythons in the FL Everglades, provides the snake skins for the python purse collection from Sarasota's BSWANKY brand.

Condo Standoff Ends, Man Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot: Police

A disgruntled worker fired by a Lido Key condo died from a self-inflicted gunshot after barricading himself in the building, police said.

Watch: Fireworks Set Off In Public Bathroom Damage Urinal

Naples police are asking for help identifying a man who set off fireworks in a public bathroom, damaging a urinal.

Man Exposed Himself In Front Of Arlington Street Home: Police

Sarasota police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who exposed himself in front of an Arlington Street home.

Evacuation Center Opens In North Port As Flooding Continues

Crews are monitoring the rising waters in the city of North Port after Hurricane Elsa. Tropicaire Boulevard from Sumter to Taneytown closed.

HSSC Participates in Best Friend's National Adoption Event

TheHSSC is one of 160+ shelters across the country participating in Best Friends Animal Society's national adoption event "Let Love In."

Summer Circus Spectacular returns to thrill audiences this summer

The Circus Arts Conservatory is excited to partner with The Ringling to present world-class circus talent in family-friendly, two-week show

Unemployment Rate Improves In Sarasota Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Sarasota County decreased recently.

More Flooding Expected In North Port After Hurricane Elsa

‘Concerning levels’ of flooding expected in North Port over the next three days. Voluntary evacuations suggested in affected areas.

CreArte Latino To Open Cultural Center In Sarasota

The bilingual arts and education nonprofit will reopen, expand thanks to a $71,000 grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

One Eight Oh PR welcomes Joey Panek as creative content director

One Eight Oh PR recently welcomed accomplished media professional Joey Panek to its team.

New COVID-19 Cases In FL Increase 42 Percent In 1 Week: Report

According to Johns Hopkins University data, nearly 16,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in Florida in the last 7 days, reports said.

8,000 Lose Power During Hurricane Elsa, Many Areas Face Flooding

Sarasota County government offices open, services resume, as crews check neighborhoods, roadways for damages from Hurricane Elsa.

Child Protection Center Receives Funding for Intervention

Grant from the Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation will support Supervised Visitation Program

Thousands Lose Power In SWFL Tuesday, FL Power & Light Responds

Nearly 4,000 people lost power in Sarasota County Tuesday, while about 500 lost power in Manatee County; most already are back online.

City Commission Meeting Canceled Because Of Tropical Storm Elsa

Sarasota city commissioners were scheduled to meet Tuesday evening. Their meeting has been canceled.

Sarasota Airport Closed Tuesday Night, Will Reopen Wednesday

With Hurricane Elsa approaching the west coast of Florida, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will close at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Safe Children Coalition awards scholarships to Achievers

High school graduates and college students who were engaged with the Achievers program awarded scholarships of $1,000-$2,500

Driver Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash: Police

A driver was brought to Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Fruitville Road early Tuesday, police said.

Sarasota State Of Emergency Declared Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa

County government offices, facilities closed Tuesday. Garbage collection, SCAT services canceled. Sandbags available at Twin Lakes Park.

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What’s Open, Closed For The 4th Of July 2021 In Sarasota

Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Sarasota County in observance of the Fourth of July.

Longtime Goodwill volunteer honored with picture on truck

Jo Rita Stevens recognized for 50+ years of service to Goodwill with truck wrap featuring her photo

Retired Sarasota K-9 Patrol, Narcotics Dog Dies: Police

Sarasota Police Department said goodbye to Hixon, one of the agency’s retired K-9 dogs, who died this week.

Fireworks Near Me: Sarasota's 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Sarasota.

Florida Literacy Coalition funds health literacy for families

Grant to Safe Children Coalition's HIPPY program will help area families with young children to make informed decisions about health

Gov. Ron DeSantis Cancels Appearance At Trump Rally: Report

As DeSantis focuses on rescue efforts at a South FL condo collapse, he won't appear at Donald Trump’s Sarasota rally Saturday, reports said.

Red Tide Present At Sarasota County Beaches, Health Alert Issued

The Department of Health in Sarasota County sent out a health alert because of elevated levels of red tide at area beaches.

FAFSA Completions Down In FL: How Sarasota Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Sarasota area high schools.

4th Of July Fireworks Laws: What’s Legal In Florida

See how Florida compares to other states on what types of fireworks are allowed ahead of the 4th of July.

Suspects Pepper Sprayed Employees, Stole Items From Shop: Sheriff

Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify three suspects that stole items from a store on Cattlemen Road June 16.

Vaccine Clinic Closed Permanently At Sarasota Square Mall

Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines available at the Department of Health’s Sarasota, North Port offices.

SCAT Bus Driver Tests Positive For COVID-19: County

A Sarasota County Area Transit driver who operated the Route 17 bus tested positive for coronavirus Monday, the county said.

Watch: LGBTQ Pride Flash Mob Entertains Farmers Market Crowd

Drag performer Beneva Fruitville organized a flash mob for Project Pride SRQ Saturday at the Sarasota Farmers Market.

Sarasota Young Professionals Group Names Annual Award Finalists

The 2021 Young Professional of the Year Award winner will be announced at the Young Professionals Summit July 23 in Sarasota.

HSSC Celebrates National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

The Humane Society of Sarasota County celebrates National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month with an adoption promotion "Black Tie Affair."