Photos

Photos: Gun Control Advocates Organize Rally in Downtown Sarasota

The event took place at Five Points Park and featured speakers and a vigil for victims of gun violence.

05/31/2022 By Megan McDonald Photography by Allan Mestel

Makeshift Music

Catch a Virtual Concert From the Lead Singer of Have Gun, Will Travel Tonight

COVID-19 has put the kibosh on most concerts in Florida, but the singer in one of the area's best bands is still putting on a show.

03/25/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

From the Editor

From the Editor: Hear Them Roar

Susan Burns on youth and the gun debate.

03/19/2018 By Susan Burns

Education

Panel Discussion Will Cover School Safety, Guns in Schools

The next Sarasota Tiger Bay Club lunchtime panel will feature Sheriff Tom Knight, state Sen. Greg Steube, Curt Lavarello and Scott Lempe.

03/15/2018 By Staff

Standing Their Ground

Florida is Tough Terrain for Gun Control—But Local Activists Keep Trying

The Sarasota chapter, of which Carol Rescigno is the president, is the Brady Campaign’s only active one in the state. By contrast, California has 28 chapters and even Texas has three.

11/29/2017 By David Hackett

Civil Discourse

Searching for Common Ground on Gun Laws

We asked State Rep. Greg Steube and Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight to sit down with editor Pam Daniel to discuss two proposed gun bills that failed during the recent legislative session but are expected to be filed again next year.

06/22/2016 By Pam Daniel

Article

Mr. Chatterbox Explores Florida's Gun Laws

Troubleshooter Mr. C signs up for a gun class.

04/30/2015 By Robert Plunket

Article

A Road Trip Down Tamiami Trail

From Sarasota to Miami, the Tamiami Trail offers the finest stretch of funk Florida has to offer.

12/31/2014 By Tim Dorsey

Article

A Road Trip Down Tamiami Trail

From Sarasota to Miami, the Tamiami Trail offers the finest stretch of funk Florida has to offer.

12/31/2014 By Tim Dorsey

Article

Exactly What To Do in Sarasota This Summer

We've scouted out some great things to eat, see and do while the snowbirds are gone and the Sarasota is ours.

06/27/2013 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Article

Astronaut Mark Kelly Visits Sarasota

Astronaut Mark Kelly, husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, visits Sarasota to talk about his career, his wife's shooting and--in a press conference before the lecture--gun control.

03/11/2013 By Beau Denton