Alix Redmonde is Health & Medical Reporter at ABC 7. She joins the station from down the block at SNN, where she produced and hosted the SNN program, “Local Doctors on Call. Alix also reports on health and fitness for the Herald-Tribune Media Group and is a former radio host on AM1220, WSRQ.

Governor Rick Scott may have vetoed $368 million from the budget, but most of the projects in this area didn't get axed.

SARASOTA COUNTY – Severe storms brought lightning strikes and hail across the Suncoast Monday afternoon, causing at least three fires in Sarasota County.

SARASOTA - Each Monday, we pay tribute to an amazing Suncoast woman who's accomplished great things for her community while overcoming difficult personal obstacles. Our amazing woman this week is Julie Rohr, principal and music director of the Julie Rohr Academy.

Bob Harrigan - Scattered storms again on Tuesday

SARASOTA----The state for Florida has a new budget but one item not included in the final numbers was a 3 percent tuition hike for Florida college students. 

SARASOTA COUNTY - As we approach graduation, some students across the Suncoast are being honored for overcoming hardships to become the most improved students in the district.

Here's a look back at the most-clicked stories of the past week on MySuncoast.com.

SARASOTA - The Suncoast has long been considered a haven for birds of all types.  But during season, thousands can be spotted walking along area roadways, where a distracted driver could be the difference between life and death for many of those exotic species.