SARASOTA - A Sarasota man who said he was strip-searched outside an apartment complex in front of at least a dozen people, including children, has filed a complaint against the Sarasota Police Department sergeant who conducted the search. ...more

September 10, 2008

A 31-year-old man was fatally shot this afternoon as he sat outside his apartment, authorities said. ...more

September 8, 2008

Erika Williams turned 20 on Monday and wanted to get a new tattoo to celebrate. So she called a close friend to take her out. ...more

September 3, 2008

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a double homicide this morning. ...more

September 2, 2008

SARASOTA - A device used to disarm mines in the water was found Sunday floating near Centennial Park in Sarasota, police said. ...more

August 18, 2008

Boat ramps in Centennial Park in Sarasota will be closed until later this afternoon while authorities wait for a Navy team to arrive and deal with a military device boaters found on Saturday. ...more

August 17, 2008

SARASOTA - A former organizer of a church-related group for low- and moderate-income families helped himself to more than $46,000 for illegal drugs and his girlfriend, Sarasota Police said. ...more

August 14, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - An obscure film actor accused of rape is suing his accuser, saying the allegations cost his reputation, business contracts, a non-refundable $100,000 for a bail bond and a platinum membership to the Ritz-Carlton. ...more

July 29, 2008

A woman accused of waiting more than hour to get her injured toddler to the hospital following a crash and police chase in Bradenton now faces charges of vehicular homicide. ...more

July 16, 2008

MANATEE COUNTY — A police pursuit that started in Sarasota and ended in Manatee County left a man and a toddler critically injured, authorities say. ...more

July 14, 2008