Sarasota County opened up three self-serve sandbag sites Wednesday ahead of the anticipated heavy rainfall this week.

A Sarasota man has been charged with orchestrating a $3 million multi-county construction fraud scheme, officials announced ...

No matter what, our region will likely see heavy rain and thunderstorms over the holiday weekend, according to AccuWeather ...

The Sarasota man is accused of defrauding at least 13 victims across seven Florida counties, resulting in more than $3 ...

Sarasota County public work's director said there is a plan and funds ready for dredging, but the U.S Army Corps of Engineers ...

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With a potential round of heavy rain possible this week, Sarasota County will open its sandbag-distribution sites from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 2.

A Sarasota man facing charges in connection with construction fraud and weapons offenses has pleaded not guilty in both cases ...

Opening of the Clark Road and Bee Ridge road overpasses for the Legacy Trail improves safety on the former 18.5-mile railroad ...

Multiple Sarasota residents showed up to a budget workshop meeting on Tuesday to express their concerns and frustrations ...

More than 1,500 community members of all ages and cultural backgrounds come together for music, mutual understanding, food ...