Category: Suncoast News

Can a Florida Halloween Ever Feel Like a New England One? Sarasota’s Suncoast Puts Its Own Spin on Spooky Season

Can a Florida Halloween Ever Feel Like a New England One? Sarasota’s Suncoast Puts Its Own Spin on Spooky Season

Parker- October 18, 2025

Back in New England, Halloween meant cold nights, smoky air, and rustling leaves. In Sarasota, it’s tiki torches, haunted trolleys, and ocean mist. Here’s how ... Read More

Mannheim Steamroller in Sarasota 2025

Mannheim Steamroller in Sarasota 2025

Parker- October 17, 2025

The Van Wezel brings Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas to Sarasota on November 18, 2025. Tickets start at $56 and are on sale now ... Read More

Sarasota Bus Driver Arrested for Sexual Misconduct

Sarasota Bus Driver Arrested for Sexual Misconduct

Parker- October 16, 2025

A Sarasota school community is reeling after a 42-year-old employee was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a student. Authorities say Daniel Lamont Wilson, a ... Read More

Sarasota Bounces Back for Busy Season

Sarasota Bounces Back for Busy Season

Parker- October 16, 2025

A year after hurricanes Helene and Milton ravaged beaches and businesses, Sarasota’s shops, restaurants and islands are repaired and reopened as snowbirds and visitors return. Read More

Sarasota Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Shooting at Ambulance After Staged 911 Call

Sarasota Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Shooting at Ambulance After Staged 911 Call

Parker- October 15, 2025

A Sarasota man who opened fire on an ambulance during a staged 911 call has been sentenced to four decades in prison. Prosecutors say the ... Read More

Diane Keaton Dies at 79: Remembering a Hollywood Original

Diane Keaton Dies at 79: Remembering a Hollywood Original

Parker- October 11, 2025

Diane Keaton has died at 79. From Annie Hall to The Godfather, her unforgettable style and talent shaped generations. Explore her legacy and impact on ... Read More

John Lodge of The Moody Blues Dies at 82 – A Personal Tribute From a Lifelong Fan

John Lodge of The Moody Blues Dies at 82 – A Personal Tribute From a Lifelong Fan

Parker- October 10, 2025

John Lodge, the iconic bassist and vocalist for The Moody Blues, has died at 82. As a longtime fan who grew to understand their lyrics ... Read More

O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill: Sarasota’s Ultimate Chill Spot for SunCoast 941 Listeners

O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill: Sarasota’s Ultimate Chill Spot for SunCoast 941 Listeners

Parker- October 8, 2025

Hey SunCoast 941 listeners. If you’re cruising through downtown Sarasota and looking for a laid-back spot to soak up some Florida vibes, let me introduce ... Read More

Florida Has A New DUI Law

Florida Has A New DUI Law

Parker- October 8, 2025

Florida just closed a long-standing DUI loophole. Starting October 1, 2025, refusing a breath test is no longer a “safe” legal strategy. Under Trenton’s Law, ... Read More