Tired of SunPass scam text messages? Florida just shut down 100s of fraudulent sites
Hundreds of fraudulent sites sending fake SunPass texts asking for money or logins have been shut down, according to the ...
Where do Girl Scout Cookie funds really go? Earnings support projects, trips, and goals
Girl Scout Cookie Season. The Girl Scout Cookie Program launched in January across the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida ...
Hurricane Milton displaced Tampa Bay Rays start spring training as MLB vagabonds
After their spring training at Charlotte Sports Park, the Rays will move into 11,000-seat Steinbrenner Field on March 28 for ...
Sarasota Opera to mark 100 years of its historic home in new season
The Sarasota Opera House will turn 100 shortly after the end of the 2026 winter season, which will include some old favorites ...
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar named one of the best restaurants in US. Here's a look inside
Take a look inside Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar in Cortez, FL, named one of the best restaurants in the country ...
Sarasota Police identify car involved in hit-and-run that killed 2-year-old, 5-month-old
The registered owner of the vehicle is cooperating with the Sarasota Police department’s traffic unit as they continue their investigation.
Venice council approves land use change for site near downtown after hotel plan scrapped
VENICE – Th e owners of 1.44 acres near downtown Venice have scrapped plans to build a hotel on part of the land, in favor of multifamily residential housing along Guild Drive and commercial along ...
Allegiant’s Growth at SRQ marked by 8 new routes launching this week
As demand for nonstop, low-cost flights to and from Florida’s Gulf Coast continues to rise, Allegiant’s presence at SRQ is expected to grow.
Sarasota area waterfront restaurant named one of the best in the U.S.
Manatee waterfront restaurant has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Charlotte County man to be executed for 1997 murders, appeals to U.S. Supreme Court
Attorneys have sent an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the Florida Supreme Court rejected James D. Ford's latest attempt to stop his execution.
Moon Pie pokes fun at President Donald Trump, declares new name for Florida on social media
Effective immediately, Florida is now 'MoonPieTown," according to Moon Pie itself. See company's tweet inspired by Gulf of America name change.
10 best Sarasota restaurants we wish made USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year list
Best restaurants in Sarasota? Here are 10 essential spots to visit for exceptional food that didn’t make USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year list.