Bobcat spotted on Siesta Key

You may find a pretty kitty on the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.While off-duty, one of its members spotted a bobcat on Siesta Key.The animal "didn't disturb anyone and simply went on his... Read More.

Work continues to monitor Zika in Charlotte Co.

Even though it has one of the smallest mosquito control budgets in the region, Charlotte County says it has the ability to keep the Zika virus contained.The state health department has confirmed a travel-related... Read More.

Sarasota restaurant gets approval to open

A new Sarasota restaurant can now open.The city commission has approved a permit for the new Cask and Ale restaurant and bar on Main Street.The mayor calls the restaurant's approval part of an effort... Read More.

Charlotte Co. has first Zika case

Over the holiday weekend, the state health department said the CDC confirmed the first case of Zika in Charlotte County.The CDC called it a travel-related case.Charlotte County Mosquito Control responded with an extra round... Read More.

Storms do not damper spirit of the Fourth

Fireworks fought their way through stormy skies last night for the Fourth of July.WINK-TV reports Cape Coral's "Red, White and Boom" expected to draw 30,000.However, many people went to other events in the area... Read More.

Sea turtle nests begin hatching

Sea turtle nests have started hatching all over the region.However, experts have expressed concern that the area around the Fourth of July can present a dangerous time for them because of people on the... Read More.

SCF Manatee-Sarasota accreditation renewed

A college has received a renewal on its accreditation.The Herald-Tribune reports the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has renewed SCF Manatee-Sarasota in time for the fall semester.The renewal has happened after the school... Read More.