Business
SeaPort Manatee Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Sheila Ballesteros McLean brings 27 years of public-sector finance experience to the port.
Nicole Rissler Named Sarasota County's Assistant County Administrator
Plus, Sarasota High School's Ryan Chase is named the National Association of Secondary School Principals' Florida High School Principal of the Year, and more.
Greg Linehan Law Expands Personal Injury Representation in Sarasota
Local legal team supports accident victims with strategic claims handling and proven results in serious injury cases.
Politics
Sarasota Republicans Call for Ouster of School Board Member Tom Edwards
Edwards defends himself after criticism over remarks at a protest
Sarasota County Reveals Manasota Beach Road Extension Plans, Sparking Resident Backlash
Proposed half-mile road expansion to connect Wellen Park and Englewood faces growing opposition from local residents concerned about environmental impact and developer influence.
Brevard Schools Outline Policies for Handling ICE Agents on Campus
District says staff must comply with lawful requests, but outlines procedures to limit access to students and records.
Lifestyle
Sabbath Gardening Renews Community in Urgent Times
Gardening done with a Sabbath spirit cultivates patience, humility and hope for the future.
Sarasota Lawyers Host Annual 5K for Autism Awareness
Free, sensory-friendly event brings families together to celebrate inclusion and support children on the autism spectrum.
3 Tips to Outsmart Coastal Wear and Tear on Your Florida Home
Protect your beachfront property with garage doors, floor seals, and power washing
Crime
Seven Dead in Suspected Cross-State Murder Spree
Authorities say the killings in Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale are connected
Seven Dead in Suspected Linked Killings Across Florida
Authorities believe the deaths in Sarasota are connected to a double homicide in Fort Lauderdale.
Sarasota Killings Linked to Fort Lauderdale Double Homicide
Suspect found dead among 5 victims in Sarasota home, police say
Sports
Orioles Sign Veteran Pitcher Chris Bassitt to $18.5 Million Contract
The right-hander joins Baltimore's rotation after three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Bassitt joins Orioles, eyes World Series title
Veteran pitcher signs one-year, $18.5 million deal with Baltimore
Sarasota High Senior Breaks Girls Basketball Scoring Record
Paisley Binswanger surpasses 1,611 career points, becoming the all-time leading scorer in Sarasota High girls basketball history.
