Video of Brotherton Murder Suspect Released

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify the man seen with James Brotherton shortly before he was murdered on Nov. 21 by releasing footage of Brotherton with the suspect.

Surveillance photos and this video show Brotherton, 49, of Port Charlotte, and a man in black clothing at the ATM at 11:49 p.m.

Brotherton was shot about four minutes later at Curtiss Avenue and Gulf Gate Drive and his body was found there at 12:30 a.m., by a deputy on routine patrol.

His vehicle was located near Stickney Point Road and Gateway Drive around 5:20 a.m.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Criminal Investigations at 941-861-4952 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com or via text message by texting TIP109 plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.