Pacific Rim owner Veth Senenoi stands outside his fire-damaged Sarasota restaurant on Sunday, July 19, 2026. An overnight ...

Old Salty Dog lands on USA TODAY's best hot dog list — beer-battered dogs, bay views, Man v. Food nod.

AI aids, but reporters still rely on curiosity, shoe-leather reporting and verified sources. Francesca Abarca, Wade Tatangelo ...

Gunshots reported in Booker High School parking lot July 18; no injuries. Police investigating - call Sarasota PD with tips.

UF's Dr. Norman Beatty pursues diseases capable of inflicting much suffering — and becoming more of a threat in a changing ...

Irish pub Delany's opens July 23 in downtown Lakewood Ranch with full bar, live music, provisions store and Irish favorites.

A fire forced the beloved Sarasota dining favorite to close as supporters rally to help the family-owned business recover.

Six principals named in Sarasota County Schools for 2026–27, including Sean Donovan and Michelle Anderson. Francesca Abarca ...

Rising evidence point to leprosy becoming "endemic" or common in Florida, but a new group is hoping to make it more obvious to patients and doctors.

The Manatee Chamber recently announced the honorees for its 46th annual Small Business & Nonprofit of the Year Awards, recognizing more than 75 outstanding businesses and organizations whose ...

Michael J. Wilson, president of Williams Parker law firm, recently began his term as chair of The Florida Bar Tax Section. Established in 1952, the Tax Section advances the knowledge and practice of ...

Mote Marine Laboratory recently extended its ongoing partnership with Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge and SCUBAnauts International to advance coral reef restoration and research in the Florida Keys.