Sarasota County Readies MARE Trailer for Hurricane Season

Officials tour Arcadia Stockyard facility and MARE trailer for disaster recovery preparations.

Apr 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM EMS

Lock Phone Screens to Avoid Accidental 911 Calls

Locking phone screens prevents accidental 911 calls, ensuring emergency availability.

Apr 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM EMS

Sarasota Economic Leaders Tour PGT Innovations Facility

Economic Development Corporation tours PGT Innovations' advanced manufacturing facility.

Apr 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM Business

13th ESE Fair Connects Families and Agencies

Annual fair connects families to local disability support services and prizes.

Apr 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM School

Sarasota Fire: Open House & Blood Drive

Sarasota Fire hosts open house and blood drive at Station 15.

Apr 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM EMS

Ex-Detective Enhances Student Attendance at Sarasota Schools

Miss Dani, a bilingual truancy specialist, supports student attendance and success.

Apr 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM School

Sarasota Fire Dept Honors Fire Safety Instructors

Sarasota County Fire Department honors instructors educating communities on fire safety.

Apr 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM EMS

Sarasota Schools Newsletter: Hiring, Earth Day, Updates Featured

Sarasota Schools newsletter details hiring, events, school highlights, and updates.

Apr 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM School

O-Positive Blood Donations Urgently Needed

Sarasota County urges O-Positive donors to support emergency blood donations.

Apr 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM EMS

Alta Vista Wins $50K STEM Classroom Upgrade

Alta Vista Elementary receives a $50k STEM grant for innovative classroom upgrades.

Mar 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM School

Sarasota County Authorized Prescribed Burn at Carlton Reserve

Sarasota County conducts an authorized prescribed burn at Carlton Reserve despite a ban.

Mar 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM EMS

Sarasota Fire Station 15 Hosts Community Open House

Station 15 hosts Saturday open house with firefighters, apparatus, and blood donation.

Mar 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM EMS

Sarasota County Urges Precautions Amid Heat Stress

Sarasota County urges hydration, breaks, and symptom monitoring to prevent heat stress.

Mar 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM EMS

Sarasota County Launches Operation Green Light Event

Sarasota hosts Operation Green Light: payment plans, fee waivers, and license reinstatement.

Mar 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM Police

Sarasota Man Dies in Lido Beach Tragedy

Sarasota man drowns after medical emergency during beach swimming.

Mar 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM Police

Future-Ready Career Night at Riverview High

Career Night provides high school students career insights at Riverview High School.

Mar 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM School

Sarasota Officials Urge Beach Safety This Spring Break

Officials advise beachgoers to follow lifeguard flags and safety tips.

Mar 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM EMS

Sarasota Schools Launch In Touch Newsletter

Sarasota County Schools launches community newsletter for updates, events, and stories.

Mar 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM School

Sarasota Schools Job Fair at North Port Campus

Sarasota County Schools hosts a 2025 job fair at Suncoast Technical College.

Mar 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM School

Sarasota Fire Dept Hiring EMTs and Paramedics Now

Sarasota County Fire Department seeks Firefighter/EMTs and Paramedics with robust benefits.

Mar 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM EMS

Sarasota County Boosts Tech Growth Through Partnerships

Florida event emphasizes partnerships, tech growth, and significant job expansion in Sarasota.

Mar 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM Business

Sarasota County Schools Launches SCS Cares Program

Sarasota County Schools launches SCS Cares to recognize outstanding employee contributions.

Mar 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM School

Sarasota County Issues Rip Current Safety Tips

Sarasota County advises spring break beachgoers to follow rip current safety tips.

Mar 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM EMS

Orioles Visit Brookside for Health & Fitness Challenge

Orioles players inspire students with health, fitness, and tobacco-free living messages.

Mar 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM School

Firefighter Mark Robins Retires After 25 Years

Sarasota firefighter retires after 25 years, honored for his service.

Mar 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM EMS

Florida Economic Dev Week Celebrates Unique Regional Strengths

Florida Economic Development Week 2025 highlights Florida’s diverse economic strengths.

Mar 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM Business

South Lido Beach’s Ted Sperling Park Reopens

Ted Sperling Park and South Lido Beach reopened, confirmed by Sarasota officials.

Mar 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM Gov

Sarasota Fire Dept Opens Firefighter/Paramedic Positions

Sarasota County Fire Department hiring firefighter/EMT and paramedics with competitive salaries and benefits.

Mar 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM EMS

Wellen Park High Topping-Out Ceremony Marks Milestone

Wellen Park High School celebrates topping-out milestone in its new campus construction.

Mar 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM School

Sarasota Fire Dept Conducts Marine Swimming Drills

Sarasota County Marine Operations practiced rescue drills to maintain timely water response skills.

Mar 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM EMS

Sarasota Schools Police Join Eagle-Palooza Celebration

Police join Englewood Elementary’s Eagle-Palooza, uniting community for celebration.

Mar 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM School

Sarasota Urges Caution Over Spring Break Sun

Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and take breaks in the shade.

Mar 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM EMS

Sarasota Fair Implements 24-Hour Safety Patrols

Police patrol Sarasota fair ensuring spring break safety for all visitors.

Mar 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM Police

Sarasota Firefighters Reunite with Cardiac Arrest Survivor

Firefighters reunited with thankful patient after a rowing event emergency.

Mar 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM EMS

Sarasota Event Unites Investors, Community Partners at Stadium

Private economic development event at Ed Smith Stadium with investors and partners.

Mar 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM Business

Emergency Services: New Rip Current Escape Guidelines

Officials advise spring break beachgoers to avoid rip currents by swimming parallel.

Mar 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM EMS

Free Online K-12 Education at Sarasota Virtual School

Sarasota Virtual School offers free online K-12 learning and live Zoom sessions.

Mar 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM School

Virtual Sarasota Teaching Job Fair for 2025

Sarasota Schools hosts virtual fair for certified 2025-2026 teaching jobs.

Mar 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM School

Lt. Sponable Celebrated for 20 Years of Service

Sarasota Fire Dept recognizes Lt. Sponable for 20 years of dedicated service.

Mar 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM EMS

Sarasota County Hosts Great American Cleanup Event

Sarasota County hosts an April 12 cleanup event at MLK Park.

Mar 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM Gov