That next cigarette could cost you $97. But only on Siesta Public Beach, at least for now. ...more

June 7, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - A heliport operator has filed complaints with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, saying that deputies have nearly caused two crashes in the past six months and are flying too low over an airfield near the interstate. ...more

June 2, 2008

Sarasota County is poised to become a resting ground for thousands of veterans after Sunday's groundbreaking and dedication of the 295-acre Sarasota VA National Cemetery. ...more

May 31, 2008

SARASOTA A father is accused by deputies of shooting his son Sunday night after the two had an argument, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

May 25, 2008

TAMPA - My Safe Florida Home, the state hurricane inspection program, isn't living up to its name. Homeowners are complaining about the performance of contractors hired to make safety improvements to their homes, as recommended by a free My Safe Florida Home inspection. ...more

May 17, 2008

One Venice police officer has resigned and another has been cleared for their roles in an off-duty altercation at the Sarasota Ale House near Bee Ridge and Cattlemen roads in January. ...more

February 21, 2008

SARASOTA — New Gate School's headmaster Paul Wenninger said it was an instant heartbreak to learn that someone stole nearly every item for an upcoming silent auction. ...more

February 21, 2008

Investigators raiding a suspected drug house found 14 dogs in terrible condition, tied with heavy chains, suffering from untreated bite wounds and infested with worms and fleas, Sarasota County authorities said. ...more

February 12, 2008

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office never sent out a regional "be on the lookout" alert warning other law enforcement agencies to search for a green Camaro on the night of Denise Lee's abduction and slaying. ...more

January 25, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - About an hour before authorities say Michael King abducted Denise Lee from her North Port home, he was at a Sarasota County gun range with another man, practicing his shooting with a 9mm pistol, the same type of weapon that killed Lee. ...more

January 24, 2008