Flash flooding hit parts of west central Florida on Tuesday, June 11, with as much as 10 inches falling in coastal Sarasota County, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Footage taken by Noel Haydon shows flooding affecting FL-789 in Sarasota on Tuesday night. Sarasota Police were working Wednesday morning to clear abandoned and disabled vehicles […]
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Sarasota neighborhood gets 8 inches of rain in 3 hours
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A stack of wet newspapers on St. Armond’s Circle is part of what’s left to see from Tuesday night’s record-setting rainfall in Sarasota County. There wasn’t much debris in that area on Wednesday morning, just a few knocked-over trash cans and cars being towed away. Driving through on Wednesday, you wouldn’t […]
Tropical system brings flash flooding to Sarasota and Manatee counties
As tropical system Invest90L approaches Florida, heavy rains have produced flash flooding across Sarasota and Manatee counties. A flash flood warning remains in effect for south central Manatee County and northwestern Sarasota County until 10 p.m. tonight. Flooding has been reported on the north side of Fruitville Road between Beneva Road and Tuttle Avenue, as […]
Sarasota affordable housing initiative recognized by Florida League of Cities
The city of Sarasota is making room in its trophy case with a nod for its newest affordable housing initiative. The Florida League of Cities awarded Sarasota the 2024 Local Action Award for its affordable housing density program, the organization announced Tuesday. Sarasota was one of four cities to receive a Municipal Achievement Award — […]
Diverging diamond set to open at I-75 and Clark Road in Sarasota County June 2
Construction along Interstate 75 will close all interchange ramps and a section of Clark Road the weekend of June 1, the Florida Department of Transportation announced. FDOT’s implementation of a Diverging Diamond Interchange − which is designed to reduce traffic volume – will shut down I-75 exit 205, as well as all access to the section […]
Sarasota woman sentenced to 12 years in prison for 2022 Palmadelia Avenue housefire
A Sarasota woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by 10 years of probation in connection to setting a house on fire with three women and 1-year-old twins inside in December 2022. Andrea Allen, 37, was arrested in 2023 and faced five counts of attempted murder. According to previous Sarasota Herald-Tribune reporting, the […]
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Sarasota judge to decide about releasing Christian Ziegler’s records
A Sarasota judge heard arguments Thursday regarding an injunction filed by former Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler to stop the release of records obtained during a criminal investigation into sexual battery and video voyeurism. Christian Ziegler and his wife and Sarasota County school board member Bridget Zielger appeared in court for the hearing, with […]
Sarasota Democratic party accuses Tiger Bay of “unfair treatment,” favoritism toward GOP
The Sarasota Democratic Party blasted the nonpartisan political organization Sarasota Tiger Bay Club for “unfair treatment and favoritism” and recommended that Democratic candidates boycott its events. Sarasota County Democratic Party Chairman Daniel Kuether accused the organization of excluding Democrats from forums, and representing the interests of Republicans. He also complained of a Tiger Bay board member who […]
Alligator joins Starbucks drive-thru line in Sarasota County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — One bite-sized latte, please! One alligator desperately needed its morning coffee last Saturday, joining a drive-thru line at a North Port Starbucks. 4 baby alligators rescued after poachers allegedly snatched them from nest: FWC “Petition for Starbucks to create a Gatorccino to go with its one for pups,” a Facebook user […]
Driver in 5-car Sarasota crash arrested by troopers, victim identified by investigators
The driver who allegedly ran a red light and caused a five-car Sarasota crash has been arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers said. The crash left one person dead and seven people injured, including a 2-year-old girl. Aramis Harrison, 38, from Bradenton was arrested on April 30 after failing to stop at a red […]
Sarasota school board votes to reject new Title IX guidelines, potentially risking funding
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sarasota County school board voted 4-1 Tuesday night to reject the federal government’s new Title IX guidelines, potentially risking funding. Last month, the Department of Education issued the new guidance, which expands Title IX protections to transgender students, among other changes. Less than one week later, Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida would […]