Sarasota Patch

05/11/2024

Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to be a hurricane in the Gulf by Tuesday night.

FL is keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Rafael, which will likely be a hurricane by Tuesday night near the Cayman Islands, NHC said.

04/11/2024

Bodycam videos show physical clashes between police officers and fans during the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators football game.

04/11/2024

Sarasota County voters will have a say in federal, state, county, city races. Here’s what you need to know about how to vote, candidates.

Sarasota County voters will have a say in federal, state, county, city races. Here's what you need to know about how to vote, candidates.

04/11/2024

From loved ones to simple moments, share what matters most to you this season and connect with your community. Your answer may even be featured on Patch! (Sponsored)

From loved ones to simple moments, share what matters most to you this season and connect with your community.

04/11/2024

More than 7.8 million Floridians have cast ballots ahead of Election Day, observed Tuesday, in the 2024 general election.

04/11/2024

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota early Sunday, the sheriff’s office said.

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota early Sunday, the sheriff's office said.

04/11/2024

Rafael is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday night as it moves across the Caribbean Sea, NHC said. What does it mean for FL?

Rafael is expected to become a hurricane by Tuesday night as it moves across the Caribbean Sea, NHC said. What does it mean for Florida?

04/11/2024

A perfect Thanksgiving where every dish is a five-star hit and the fire department doesn’t have to come by can be a high bar to clear.

A perfect Thanksgiving where every dish is a five-star hit and the fire department doesn't have to come by can be a high bar to clear.

03/11/2024

A FL charity concert to help hospitality workers affected by hurricanes will be headlined by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Funds raised at a concert headlined by Lynyrd Skynyrd in the Bradenton area will benefit hospitality workers displaced by hurricanes.

03/11/2024

The saga of the Bed-Stuy pop-up fishpond has ended swimmingly. Some people are marrying their AI sweethearts. Do baked potatoes scurry?

03/11/2024

A new survey reveals the cities where residents are least tolerant of a neighbor's political yard sign. See which 13 FL towns made the list.

03/11/2024

WalletHub ranked at least 800 colleges and universities, identifying 11 post-secondary institutions in Florida that are among the best.

02/11/2024

There are new options for REAL ID that FL travelers should know.

States will be allowed to apply for a waiver to accept digital identification cards​​ —​ as long as they comply with REAL ID protocols.

02/11/2024

If you’re looking forward to the cooler air that usually arrives in November, you may have to get out of Florida to find it.

If you're looking forward to the cooler air that usually arrives in November, you may have to get out of Florida to find it.

02/11/2024

Daylight saving time ends this weekend, meaning the ride home after work and school gets darker. See sunrise and sunset times in Florida.

02/11/2024

The gig economy flourished during the pandemic, changing the tipping culture in America; let’s walk that back, readers overwhelmingly say.

The gig economy flourished during the pandemic, changing the tipping culture in America; let's walk that back, readers overwhelmingly say.

02/11/2024

We asked readers if it’s time to adopt permanent daylight savings or standard time, or if we should keep changing our clocks twice a year.

We asked readers if it's time to adopt permanent daylight savings or standard time, or if we should keep changing our clocks twice a year.

02/11/2024

Public Transit Workers Attacked | NICU Halloween Costumes | Lynyrd Skynyrd Hurricane Concert | Gun Smuggler In Prison | ‘Weird In St. Pete'

Public Transit Workers Attacked | NICU Halloween Costumes | Lynyrd Skynyrd Hurricane Concert | Gun Smuggler In Prison | 'Weird In St. Pete'

01/11/2024

One of your neighbors published an article in the Real Estate section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

One of your neighbors posted in Real Estate. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

01/11/2024

Looking for something to do? “Weird in St. Pete,” Halloween block party, Tampa Nerd Con, CASA fundraiser, Bay Fest, Tampa Urban Music Fest.

Looking for something to do? "Weird in St. Pete," Halloween block party, Tampa Nerd Con, CASA fundraiser, Bay Fest, Tampa Urban Music Fest.

01/11/2024

One of your neighbors published an article in the Business section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

One of your neighbors posted in Business. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

01/11/2024

Troopers are looking for the driver in Nokomis hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a man crossing the street, FL Highway Patrol said.

01/11/2024

An area in the Caribbean is likely to develop into a tropical system — one of three weather systems that have storm potential, the NHC said.

31/10/2024

The Taurids are the only shooting star show with meteors from two debris streams. November’s is the last of four consecutive supermoons.

The Taurids are the only shooting star show with meteors from two debris streams. November's is the last of four consecutive supermoons.

31/10/2024

A mother in Manatee County collects and distributes Halloween costumes to NICU patients in celebration of her daughter, Everly.