Slow boat speeds proposed for Forked Creek

North Port Sun - Thu Nov 26

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider slowing down boaters at Forked Creek and the Manasota Beach Road bridge.

Man arrested for impersonating a cop

Venice Gondolier - Thu Nov 26

A woman reported a suspicious vehicle following her on Central Sarasota Parkway about 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Sarasota leaders ham it up for Thanksgiving

HeraldTribune.com - Thu Nov 26

One of the pilgrims was packing a Glock handgun and Abraham Lincoln was quick with the one-liners. In Sarasota, giving on Thanksgiving Not exactly the Thanksgiving portrayed in history books, but the historical lunch event did serve up a lot of laughs -- and a few groans.

Deputies charge man with impersonating an officer

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg - Wed Nov 25

A Venice man who tried to pull a woman driver over using flashing blue lights on his front bumper has been arrested for impersonating an officer, the sheriff's office said Wednesday.

Urfer Family Park dedication goes Western for ribbon cutting11/25/09...

YourObserver - Wed Nov 25

Jack Urfer showed off his playful side when he volunteered to be "branded" with a branding iron at the Urfer Family Park ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication Saturday, Nov.

Rains add to Wednesday's traffic woes

WWSB - Wed Nov 25

The busiest travel day of the year has also been the wettest one we've had in awhile, with the heavy traffic and rain causing accidents on Suncoast roads Wednesday.

Details on tragic divorce murder come to light

WWSB - Tue Nov 24

We're learning more about the Sarasota County couple who's messy divorce ended with the man killing his wife, which led to him being shot and killed by North Port Police Monday.

Man's suicide forces closure of Siesta Beach parking lot

HeraldTribune.com - Tue Nov 24

Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 12:27 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 12:27 p.m. SARASOTA COUNTY - A hazardous materials team closed half of the Siesta Key Beach parking lot this morning after a man apparently committed suicide in his car using a dangerous mix of chemicals, the sheriff's office said.

Three arrested in T.J. Maxx robbery

North Port Sun - Tue Nov 24

The good guys won in Venice this week. The Venice Police Department held a press conference at 1 p.m. Tuesday to announce the arrest of three suspects in connection with the T.J. Maxx robbery on Nov.

2 dead after shooting at south Sarasota County courthouse

Tampa Bay Online - Mon Nov 23

Two people are dead after a husband shot his wife at the Sarasota county administration building in Venice this afternoon, then later was shot to death by police, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.