Local News for Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota and Manatee college leaders discuss the future of higher education

Leaders from the area’s four higher education institutions met on Saturday to talk about what college will look like in the year 2035. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.

Embracing Our Differences art exhibit returns to Sarasota

Dozens of artist work is on display at Sarasota’s Bayfront Park, spreading love and acceptance through their art. Read the rest of the article on snntv.com READ MORE.

Sarasota County Emg. Srvcs.: Mark your calendars! #FireFest …

Mark your calendars! #FireFest is just one week from today! A part of Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, Fire Fest is a fun opportunity for the whole family to learn how fire is used carefully and effectively on Sarasota County’s natural lands. #SRQCountyES | #SRQCountyParksD Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Monarch of the Court at Payne Park Tennis Center (01/25/2020 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)

Price: Pass Holders $0 Non-Pass Holders $10 Same day registration +$5 All participants must pay $1 for tennis balls.  Ages: 18+  The format is three 30 minute rounds with winners moving up a court and losers moving down a court. Each pair… Read the article on sarasotafl.gov READ MORE.

Live from the Sarasota Women’s March

See scenes from today’s march in downtown Sarasota. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.

Sarasota County Schools: The @WBTTsrq presents: Dr. …

The @WBTTsrq presents: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrating His Legacy in Spoken Word and Song. This performance is a moving musical tribute to the civil rights leader who lived and died for the cause of non-violent social change. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Sarasota County Government: Visit a Sarasota County …

Visit a Sarasota County park this weekend or next to track down local trees in the annual #TreeQuest scavenger hunt. Clues and a list of participating parks are at . #SRQCounty Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Jazzercise at Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex (01/25/2020 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM)

Date(s): Wednesdays at 9:00 am and Saturdays at 8:30 am  Price: $15 per class or $70 month to month  Ages: 18 + Read the article on sarasotafl.gov READ MORE.

Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival starts tonight | Francesco Abbruzzino with The Scoop

This weekend in Sarasota Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival starts tonight (was last night) https://new.thescoopradioshow.com/sarasota-seafood-music-festival-starts-tonight/ The Scoop News giving you all the news and scoop for Venice, Sarasota, Englewood, and North Port Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Watch: A meteor spotted by security camera Thursday night 1/16/2020 in the skies over Sarasota | Francesco Abbruzzino with The Scoop

Watch: A meteor spotted by security camera Thursday night 1/16/2020 in the skies over Sarasota https://new.thescoopradioshow.com/watch-a-meteor-spotted-by-security-camera-thursday-night-1-16-2020-in-the-skies-over-sarasota/ The Scoop News giving you all the news and scoop for Venice, Sarasota, Englewood, and North Port Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

4th Annual Winter Fine Art Festival on Lido Key, FL

Join us on February 8-9, 2020 at Lido Beach on Lido Key in Sarasota, FL for the 4th Annual Lido Beach Winter Fine Art Festival. Read the rest of the article on sarasotapost.com READ MORE.

Watch: Sarasota man that lives in his car, talks about the struggle of being homeless and trying to find a place to

Watch: Sarasota man that lives in his car, talks about the struggle of being homeless and trying to find a place to sleep and eat https://new.thescoopradioshow.com/watch-sarasota-man-that-lives-in-his-car-talks-about-the-struggle-of-being-homeless-and-trying-to-find-a-place-to-sleep-and-eat/ The Scoop News giving you all the news and scoop for Venice, Sarasota, Englewood, and North Port Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Sarasota Amazon fulfillment center could be a boon for the area

Amazon brought interest to Ruskin. Could it do the same for Sarasota County? Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.

Ralph Earle II, Sarasota resident and architect of nuclear treaty, dies at 91

Earle’s government service spanned three decades, under five presidents. He retired to Manasota Key in the early 2000s. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.

City, county announce MLK Day closures

Sarasota government offices and other facilities will be closed or have limited hours in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20. Read the rest of the article on yourobserver.com READ MORE.

Closures and ways to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend in Sarasota-Manatee

Guide to theater performances, volunteer opportunities, parades and more. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.

Social media sleuths help police identify, locate woman who allegedly stole from downtown Sarasota hotel

On Friday, January 10 around 10:15pm, police say Mary Arslanagic, also known as Mary Tormey, is seen in these photos stealing approximately $1,000 from the gift shop at the Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

As Sarasota prepares for MLK Day, Newtown reflects on local heroes

Jetson Grimes remembers Sarasota’s African American heroes, from Newtown’s first newspaper publisher to integrating Bobby Jones Golf Course. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.

Sarasota Opera House opens its doors to the Suncoast for free

The Sarasota Opera House opens its doors to the Suncoast, next Wednesday, for free. It will be an evening of music, refreshments, and backstage tours. Read the rest of the article on snntv.com READ MORE.

Sarasota Schools police chief gives update on active shooter drills

Chief Tim Enos briefed county leadership at the county’s annual Convocation of Governments meeting Friday morning. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.