A sea turtle that found itself stranded more than a mile from the ocean in November finally made its way back home.

Manatee waterfront restaurant has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Last month, county officials sent a letter requesting support in urging the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reconsider its policy on coyotes.

County staff also presented a proposal to let homeowners in flood zones voluntarily raise their floor elevations to mitigate ...

Space is running out at the Sarasota County Jail, with it already being the second-most overcrowded jail in Florida. The Sarasota County Sheriff has been calling for a solution for years, but it's now ...

Local health departments advised people to stay away from more than a dozen beaches in Southwest Florida. Respiratory ...

A swath of red tide stretching for more than 200 miles has formed from Tampa Bay to Key West and the bloom started near Tampa ...

Anna Maria Island -- located midway between Sarasota and Tampa, but a world apart from either – continues to recover from ...

SARASOTA, Florida – Mable Ringling’s roses will have to be replanted ... We spent an afternoon on Siesta Key, the 8-mile-long barrier island with the region’s top beach, with powder fine, super-soft ...

From pirates to luxury resorts, discover the fascinating facts behind Longboat Key's unique history as it approaches its 70th ...

The Karins report on the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall brings to the fore many dilemmas. The Van Wezel needs $17 million to keep going . It’s worth $80 million. Should the city be in the theater ...

SARASOTA, Fla. – Everett White, 44, of Sarasota, was arrested Monday morning in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this month in North Sarasota. The arrest was made with the assistance ...