Mark Rochester

2 weeks ago | heraldtribune.com | Mark Rochester

As a reader of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, you engage with our online products as a finished piece of journalism – the articles, the photos, videos that illuminate your devices. But have you ever stopped to consider the journey those stories take, the hands that mold them, and the hearts that beat behind the bylines? Recently, I spoke with Brian Ries, one of the unsung heroes of our local newsroom, whose journey mirrors the evolution of the Herald-Tribune itself.

1 month ago | agreatertown.com | Mark Rochester

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1 month ago | heraldtribune.com | Mark Rochester

Forty-one years. Let that number sink in for a moment. That’s how long Herald-Tribune theater critic Jay Handelman has been covering the arts scene. Jay has long been a fixture in darkened auditoriums of Sarasota, his pen poised to capture the magic – or the missteps – unfolding on stage here. He started here as an assistant city editor, overseeing local news stories. A casual conversation with a former top editor about his career aspirations eventually landed him an opportunity to cover theater.

2 months ago | heraldtribune.com | Mark Rochester

A recent guest opinion column by Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan in this publication regarding our investigative reporting on the circumstances surrounding a 2019 incident requires a response. While we acknowledge the chief's perspective, we stand by our reporting and believe it's crucial to address the inaccuracies and misrepresentations presented in her column.

Mar 30, 2025 | heraldtribune.com | Mark Rochester

Six years ago, on a day meant for celebration, a shadow fell over the DeSoto Grand Parade in Bradenton. A police-owned SUV, driven by the city’s police chief, backed up and struck a woman and a small child, causing serious injuries, the victim claimed. The details, revealed through a recent investigation by theSarasota Herald-Tribune, paint a stark picture of a system that prioritized secrecy over transparency, leaving a community reeling from a profound breach of trust.