Sarasota, located on the stunning Gulf Coast of Florida, has long been a magnet for travelers seeking a slice of paradise.

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debbie, residents of Sarasota's Laurel Meadows neighborhood are slowly returning to their homes as the county implements critical flood prevention measures.

Big Cat Habitat Conservation and Education Center is a diverse zoological park located just minutes from historic downtown ...

Smoke curling from the grill as oysters sizzle — a true taste of old Florida. You can still find it, but the wild oyster beds ...

An 89-year-old man and his dog were killed in a suspected black bear attack in Jerome, Florida. The incident is potentially Florida's first ever fatal bear attack on record. Authorities captured a ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that 67-year-old Gail Riola, from North Port, claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch-off game. She opted for the lump sum of $640,000 ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — The Sarasota Police Department released video on Monday showing the moment officers were able to stop a runaway boat near the Ringling Museum. SPD responded to a call of ...

THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING Florida police officers jumped into action to stop an unmanned boat. According to the Sarasota Police Department, on Monday, its marine unit responded to a call of a ...

The incident happened after a boater said he went overboard after a large vessel cut in front of him in Sarasota, Florida on Monday. As the boater tried to handle the wake, he was thrown from the ...