School officials will soon be gearing up to push back start times for many high schools under a new law that mandates changes to the beginning of the school day — but some lawmakers and…
Sarasota High Pedestrian/Bicycle Accidents
The Sarasota Police Department has completed its High Visibility Enforcement program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. The City of Sarasota ranks in the top 25 cities in the state of Florida for traffic crashes…
“Lilly” and “Farmer,” Turtles released from Lido Beach
Mote Release: Two loggerhead sea turtles, nicknamed “Lilly” and “Farmer,” were released from Lido Beach on Tuesday, May 16, after recovering from red tide toxins at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.…
Sarasota Insurance Agent Defrauds local Investors.
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that today, following a six-week trial, a jury has returned guilty verdicts on nine counts of the superseding indictment charging Phillip Roy Wasserman (66, Sarasota) with conspiracy to…
Celery Fields to Get Re-Wilded
Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards $75,000 to Sarasota Audubon for Re-Wilding the Quad Parcels The Sarasota Audubon Society recently received a $75,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation in support of their joint project with…
Van Wezel Free Concerts
FRIDAY FEST RETURNS TO THE VAN WEZEL – Friday Fest, the free, outdoor summertime concert series at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall returns this year with an exciting lineup of bands who will bring…