Sarasota Police released a redacted recording of an interview conducted with former Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Zielger, who was accused of rape, in which he gave a DNA sample and provided information on cloud backups of his computer files. He was not charged. Read the story.

Sarasota Police released a redacted recording of an interview conducted with former Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Zielger, who was accused of rape, in which he gave a DNA sample and provided information on cloud backups of his computer files. He was not charged. <a href="https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/29/records-show-christian-zieglers-accuser-didnt-want-to-prosecute/72793360007/">Read the story.</a>

Sarasota Police interview of Christian Ziegler over rape accusations

Sarasota Police released a redacted recording of the third interview conducted with former Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Zielger, who was accused of rape. He was not charged. Read the story.

Sarasota Police released a redacted recording of the third interview conducted with former Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Zielger, who was accused of rape. He was not charged. <a href="https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/29/records-show-christian-zieglers-accuser-didnt-want-to-prosecute/72793360007/">Read the story.</a>

Sarasota Police third interview of Christian Ziegler over rape accusations

Sarasota Police released a redacted recording of the first interview conducted with former Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Zielger, who was accused of rape. He was not charged. Read the story.

Sarasota Police released a redacted recording of the first interview conducted with former Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Zielger, who was accused of rape. He was not charged. <a href="https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/29/records-show-christian-zieglers-accuser-didnt-want-to-prosecute/72793360007/">Read the story.</a>

Sarasota Police first interview of Christian Ziegler over rape accusations

Sarasota Police released a redacted recording of the interview conducted with Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler while they were investigating a rape allegation against her husband. He was not charged. Read the story.

Sarasota Police released a redacted recording of the interview conducted with Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler while they were investigating a rape allegation against her husband. He was not charged. <a href="https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/16/sarasota-police-release-audio-in-christian-ziegler-rape-investigation/72634133007/">Read the story.</a>

Sarasota Police interview of Bridget Ziegler from Christian Ziegler rape investigation

This 911 call was made Oct. 4, 2023, by the friend and co-worker of the woman who accused Sarasota GOP Chair Christian Ziegler of sexual battery. The caller reports that her friend was despondent over what happened she was worried she was suicidal. Read the story. (Audio from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office via Florida Center for Government Accountability) 

This 911 call was made Oct. 4, 2023, by the friend and co-worker of the woman who accused Sarasota GOP Chair Christian Ziegler of sexual battery. The caller reports that her friend was despondent over what happened she was worried she was suicidal. <a href="https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/12/01/friend-of-gop-chair-christian-zieglers-alleged-victim-called-911/71773047007/">Read the story.</a> (Audio from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office via Florida Center for Government Accountability)

911 audio related to sexual battery allegations against Christian Ziegler

Crist’s description of DeSantis as appealing to the "toothless crowd" came during an event in Lakewood Ranch that featured all three leading Democrats running for governor. It was the first time all were on stage together answering questions from a moderator in a debate-like format.

Crist&rsquo;s description of DeSantis as appealing to the "toothless crowd" came during an event in Lakewood Ranch that featured all three leading Democrats running for governor. It was the first time all were on stage together answering questions from a moderator in a debate-like format.

Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist says DeSantis appealing to 'hard right, toothless crowd'

Authorities released the autopsy results and 911 call audio of a standoff with police, which showed that a Sarasota man who killed a woman in front of an officer died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Authorities released the autopsy results and 911 call audio of a standoff with police, which showed that <a href="https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/crime/2021/02/09/autopsy-reveals-gunman-shot-woman-and-himself-according-sarasota-police/4457830001/">a Sarasota man who killed a woman in front of an officer</a> died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Audio: 911 calls in Sarasota officer-involved shooting

Two women were arrested after they pulled over a car while impersonating law enforcement officers and streamed the event on social media early Sunday, the Sarasota Police Department reports. Read the story.

Two women were arrested after they pulled over a car while impersonating law enforcement officers and streamed the event on social media early Sunday, the Sarasota Police Department reports. <a href="https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/crime/2021/01/25/women-accused-impersonating-sarasota-police-and-making-fake-traffic-stop/6700012002/">Read the story.</a>

Audio: Sarasota 911 caller reports officer believed to be in trouble

The victim of a Dec. 15, 2020, shark bite has been identified as a 39-year-old man who had his arm and hand bitten while he was swimming off of Siesta Key. A caller said he was "bleeding to death." Read the complete story.

The victim of a Dec. 15, 2020, shark bite has been identified as a 39-year-old man who had his arm and hand bitten while he was swimming off of Siesta Key. A caller said he was "bleeding to death." <a href="https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2020/12/16/siesta-key-shark-bite-victim-identified-39-year-old-man/3922357001/">Read the complete story</a>.

911 call audio: Sarasota man bitten by shark

A phony 911 caller told dispatchers he had killed his daughter and tied up his wife at the couple’s address. That phony 911 call set in motion a chain of events that culminated with a SWAT raid in Eastern Sarasota, and a terrified young couple being ordered out of their home, searched and taken to the ground at gunpoint. (Be aware: there is adult language in the recording.)

A phony 911 caller told dispatchers he had killed his daughter and tied up his wife at the couple&rsquo;s address. That phony 911 call set in motion a chain of events that culminated with a SWAT raid in Eastern Sarasota, and a terrified young couple being ordered out of their home, searched and taken to the ground at gunpoint. (Be aware: there is adult language in the recording.)

911 call in Sarasota 'swatting' incident

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From the Newsroom: The Sarasota Herald Tribune - News and Interviews from Sarasota, FL

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Former Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Ziegler was accused of rape in 2023. The case was investigated by the Sarasota Police Department. He was not charged.

Former Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Ziegler was accused of rape in 2023. The case was investigated by the Sarasota Police Department. He was not charged.

Christian Ziegler rape accusations investigation

Reporting to you live from quarantine. We missed you guys! Since we last spoke, Anna got a cat, Laura got way more into "Cats" and Alex had a huge, non-socially-distant birthday party! We talk about what our favorite "Siesta Key" stars have been up to since social distancing started and give you an update on the podcast going forward. 

Reporting to you live from quarantine. We missed you guys! Since we last spoke, Anna got a cat, Laura got way more into "Cats" and Alex had a huge, non-socially-distant birthday party! We talk about what our favorite "Siesta Key" stars have been up to since social distancing started and give you an update on the podcast going forward.&nbsp;

Finale: Hello from quarantine!

This episode had it all. Breakups! A determining the relationship talk! Cowboy hats! Georgia! But most importantly, shrimp kabobs. Laura breaks it all down -- from Ish being on the other side of the camera to Alex's horrible, toxic behavior -- and prepares for next week's finale. Send good vibes to Anna, who has the flu!

This episode had it all. Breakups! A determining the relationship talk! Cowboy hats! Georgia! But most importantly, shrimp kabobs. Laura breaks it all down -- from Ish being on the other side of the camera to Alex's horrible, toxic behavior -- and prepares for next week's finale. Send good vibes to Anna, who has the flu!

S03 E09 & 10: Blend's not so grand opening

Okay guys we have lots of tea to spill this week on the Crescent Club, who ACTUALLY runs it and what ACTUALLY goes on there. How do we know? We went there ourselves. We also talk about Jared's ex-wife and the word "slut." It's a doozy! 

Okay guys we have lots of tea to spill this week on the Crescent Club, who ACTUALLY runs it and what ACTUALLY goes on there. How do we know? We went there ourselves. We also talk about Jared's ex-wife and the word "slut." It's a doozy!&nbsp;

S03 E08: Crescent Club truth!

Yes that's right. Anna and Laura finally went to the watch party at the Sarasota Modern and met Jared and JJ! They were super nice. We discuss that, plus Juliette's altercation with Alex and Alyssa, our frustration at the totally manufactured pregnancy story line and Robby's influencer marketing agency, which is apparently taking over the WORLD!! 

Yes that's right. Anna and Laura finally went to the watch party at the Sarasota Modern and met Jared and JJ! They were super nice. We discuss that, plus Juliette's altercation with Alex and Alyssa, our frustration at the totally manufactured pregnancy story line and Robby's influencer marketing agency, which is apparently taking over the WORLD!!&nbsp;

S03 E07: We met Jared!

This was a good episode of "Siesta Key" ! Laura and Anna are appreciative of what feels like authentic drama between Juliette and Robby, Alex and Juliette and well, everyone else. We talk about how Garrett should take it easy, Brandon should guard his heart and how Jared should leave Kelsey and Jake be. Plus, Laura can't decide how she feels about JJ's face and Anna tries to speak Norwegian for all of our Norwegian listeners!

This was a good episode of "Siesta Key" ! Laura and Anna are appreciative of what feels like authentic drama between Juliette and Robby, Alex and Juliette and well, everyone else. We talk about how Garrett should take it easy, Brandon should guard his heart and how Jared should leave Kelsey and Jake be. Plus, Laura can't decide how she feels about JJ's face and Anna tries to speak Norwegian for all of our Norwegian listeners!

S03 E06: That one special relationship

So much vanity in this week's episode! Juliette is really feeling herself, telling Alex he'll never find a girl that's hotter than her. Laura and Anna talk about Alyssa, Robby, Jake and Kelsey's chemistry and Laura's outing to the boutique where Juliette "allegedly" works, Blend Fashion House. 

So much vanity in this week's episode! Juliette is really feeling herself, telling Alex he'll never find a girl that's hotter than her. Laura and Anna talk about Alyssa, Robby, Jake and Kelsey's chemistry and Laura's outing to the boutique where Juliette "allegedly" works, Blend Fashion House.&nbsp;

S03 E05: "You'll never find a girl hotter than me."

Anna and Laura are convinced Juliette and Robby do not live in the real world. I mean, who asks to go to Greece when you're just starting a new job? We also discuss Crescent Club, Classico, Lemon Tree Kitchen and other Sarasota locations ... and talk about our attempt to interview Pauly Paul. 

Anna and Laura are convinced Juliette and Robby do not live in the real world. I mean, who asks to go to Greece when you're just starting a new job? We also discuss Crescent Club, Classico, Lemon Tree Kitchen and other Sarasota locations ... and talk about our attempt to interview Pauly Paul.&nbsp;

S03 E04: You are not going to Greece

Can you picture Juliette in jail? Neither can Laura and Anna, but they have the police report from the incident in-studio and are going to read it for you! They also discuss Juliette and Robby's lack of palpable sexual tension, Cara's "hot little evil soul" and Alex's return, which Anna was at least excited about! Laura's new pug puppy Linus is in-studio too, but he doesn't have much to say. 

Can you picture Juliette in jail? Neither can Laura and Anna, but they have the police report from the incident in-studio and are going to read it for you! They also discuss Juliette and Robby's lack of palpable sexual tension, Cara's "hot little evil soul" and Alex's return, which Anna was at least excited about! Laura's new pug puppy Linus is in-studio too, but he doesn't have much to say.&nbsp;

S03 E03: Juliette would not do well in jail

Laura and Anna recap the chaotic — and violent — second episode of the third season, where Chloe gets her hair extensions pulled and Robby gets excited about Instagram likes. They also discuss what it means to be an influencer and Pauly's recent social media tirade against Juliette. 

Laura and Anna recap the chaotic &mdash; and violent &mdash; second episode of the third season, where Chloe gets her hair extensions pulled and Robby gets excited about Instagram likes. They also discuss what it means to be an influencer and Pauly's recent social media tirade against Juliette.&nbsp;

S03 E02: It's an all-out brawl

Madisson has a new man, Juliette is a college graduate and we have a new cohost! Laura and new cohost Anna Bryson talk about Madisson and Ish, the tired reality TV trope of chugging wine and seeing Juliette's new boyfriend on Bumble one time. 

Madisson has a new man, Juliette is a college graduate and we have a new cohost! Laura and new cohost Anna Bryson talk about Madisson and Ish, the tired reality TV trope of chugging wine and seeing Juliette's new boyfriend on Bumble one time.&nbsp;

S03 E01: Madisson's new man

An insider's look at MTV's 'Siesta Key' by people who live there in Sarasota, Florida. Hosted by Laura Finaldi.

Inside MTV's 'Siesta Key'

Anna Boney and her son, Hampton, 8, of Placida, Florida talk about his children's coloring book, "500-Pound Tarpon," that has more than $500 for marine research and has fueled his passion for Florida life. 

Anna Boney and her son, Hampton, 8, of Placida, Florida talk about his children's coloring book, "500-Pound Tarpon," that has more than $500 for marine research and has fueled his passion for Florida life.&nbsp;

Weather Permitting: 500-Pound Tarpon

We talk about plastic pollution with a Sarasota mother who joined the fight against microplastics and became a member of the group Rethinking Plastic.

We talk about plastic pollution with a Sarasota mother who joined the fight against microplastics and became a member of the group Rethinking Plastic.

Weather Permitting: Microplastics

A discussion of coral health and disease with Mote Marine Laboratory Dr. Erinn Muller, the science director of Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration. Join the Weather Permitting group on Facebook. 

A discussion of coral health and disease with Mote Marine Laboratory Dr. Erinn Muller, the science director of Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/weatherpermitting/">Join the Weather Permitting group on Facebook.</a>&nbsp;

Weather Permitting: Coral Health

Weather Permitting is a podcast about the state of Florida's weather (sunshine and rainbows or tropical cyclones) and the conditions that make our surf and turf of paradise wonderful or wicked.

Weather Permitting is a podcast about the state of Florida's weather (sunshine and rainbows or tropical cyclones) and the conditions that make our surf and turf of paradise wonderful or wicked.

Weather Permitting Podcast

The boys review last week's semifinal losses in football and look ahead to HT Preps' winter season.

The boys review last week's semifinal losses in football and look ahead to HT Preps' winter season.

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 15, after the semis

The boys talk about Venice and Riverview in the state football semis and more.

The boys talk about Venice and Riverview in the state football semis and more.

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 14, state semi edition

Fern and Scott bring you the Thanksgiving editon of playoff football talk and more.

Fern and Scott bring you the Thanksgiving editon of playoff football talk and more.

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 13 - Football Week 14

Scott and Doug talk about football playoff matches and much more.

Scott and Doug talk about football playoff matches and much more.

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 12 - Football Week 13

The boys look at local golf, volleyball and football and look ahead to the postseason

The boys look at local golf, volleyball and football and look ahead to the postseason

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 11 - Football Week 11

The HT boys look back and ahead in the world of local sports.

The HT boys look back and ahead in the world of local sports.

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 10 - Football Week 10

The boys talk football and look ahead to this Friday's games.

The boys talk football and look ahead to this Friday's games.

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 9 - Football Week 9

The boys talk football and a few other morsels about local sports

The boys talk football and a few other morsels about local sports

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 8 - Football Week 8

The boys rehash last week's football action and talk everything high school sports.

The boys rehash last week's football action and talk everything high school sports.

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 7 - Football Week 7

The guys review last week's prep football action and preview this week's matchups.

The guys review last week's prep football action and preview this week's matchups.

HT Preps: On the Grid Ep. 6 - Football Week 6

A look at high school football in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

HT Preps: On the Grid

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