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WATCH: Girl with cerebral palsy learns to surf off Siesta Key
If you ask international surf instructor Rob Knight how to describe his lesson with 19-year-old Sarah Busansky, “challenging” would be the last word he would use to describe it. “Different” is a much better term. → Read More
Businesses slowly bounce back after 2018 red tide crisis
2019 is off to a good start for Anna Maria Island’s Bungalow Beach resort. → Read More
Sarasota, Charlotte County officials to discuss operations ahead of 2019 hurricane season
Hurricane Irma forced some residents to cross county lines to seek shelter. That required some local governments to front the cost for people who don’t even live in their jurisdiction. → Read More
SRQ Airport offering direct flights from all Suncoast spring training team cities
2019 is the first year that Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is offering non-stop flights from all three spring training team affiliated cities. → Read More
Aspiring Suncoast filmmakers pitch ideas to Hollywood professionals
The Suncoast is still a few months away from the Sarasota Film Festival, but a group of aspiring filmmakers are putting their best ideas on the table, hoping to one day show their work here at home. → Read More
Video shows barefoot toddler with hands up walking toward armed police officers
The video shows the child imitating her parents who were suspects in a robbery. → Read More
Manatee County Fair utilizes cameras, law enforcement as part of security fleet
Fair officials expect big crowds for opening weekend. They want to make sure visitors are safe before stepping foot on a ride. → Read More
Deputies find boat of man who man who they believe accidentally drowned
Manatee County investigators are searching for a boat after the body of its owner was found floating in the Manatee River on Sunday. → Read More
Deputies find boat of man who they believe accidentally drowned
Manatee County investigators are searching for a boat after the body of its owner was found floating in the Manatee River on Sunday. → Read More
Bill aims at using newly-retired teachers as substitutes during shortage
Suncoast schools are short dozens of teachers as we begin the second half of the school year. → Read More
Deputies looking for man’s boat after his body was found floating in the Manatee River
Manatee County investigators are searching for a boat after the body of its owner was found floating in the Manatee River on Sunday. → Read More
Where’s the bubble bath? Happy National Rubber Ducky Day
Here’s everything you need to know about the iconic toy. → Read More
“Uncharacteristically low” number of flu cases on Suncoast as U.S. nears season peak
After last year’s deadly flu season, Floridians are faring far better in the beginning of 2019. → Read More
Sarasota city, county work to prevent future sewage spills
City staff says a recent sewage spill in Sarasota on December 20 was unexpected, and they are taking all proactive measures to prevent another one from happening. → Read More
Community supports grieving family after man suspected of DUI kills 3 young siblings
A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the family. Charges are pending a police investigation. → Read More
VIDEO: Two minors injured in tragic Sarasota County crash
Two minors are recovering from injuries after a crash on Fruitville Road on Saturday.The aftermath shut down the westbound lane of Fruitville Road for hours, located east of I-75, near the Sarasota Military Academy Middle School. → Read More
Alternative events to Pineapple Drop on New Year’s Eve
Music and vendors will line Old Main Street on December 31 starting at 5 p.m. There will be a ball drop and local bands. Bradenton-based vendors will line the street as people go in and out of bars and restaurants throughout the night. → Read More
Lead found in Sarasota schools: Should you be worried?
The state doesn't require schools to test their supply for water but Sarasota County Schools went ahead and tested 19 schools, finding high concentrations of lead in some buildings and classrooms. → Read More
NYPD searches for couple who dropped an engagement ring down NYC drain
After the accident, police were able to recover and clean the ring and now they want to return the priceless piece of jewelry. → Read More
“Reopen Beach Road” controversy continues in Sarasota County
A longtime controversy over Beach Road on Siesta Key was supposed to be settled in November. That’s when people voted to reopen the private road to the public. Now, some people feel like their vote didn’t matter. → Read More