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.
Weather
Sarasota County Fire Warns of Early Wildfire Season
Officials urge residents to prepare as drought conditions heighten fire risk.
Florida counties tighten water restrictions amid worsening drought
Prolonged dry conditions force new limits on residential and commercial water use
Rare Snowfall Spotted in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota Police and National Weather Service share videos of flurries in the area.
Lifestyle
Sarasota's Marie Selby Gardens Showcases Calder Artwork in Nature
The botanical gardens pair Alexander Calder's kinetic sculptures with lush plant displays for an immersive art experience.
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.
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
Politics
Florida Lawmakers Propose Changing State Bird from Mockingbird to Flamingo
Residents argue the mockingbird is more representative of the state's wildlife and culture
Sarasota Congressman Seeks to End H-1B Visa Program by 2027
Greg Steube files legislation to eliminate the program used by tech companies to recruit foreign labor.
Sarasota Republicans Call for Ouster of School Board Member Tom Edwards
Edwards defends himself after criticism over remarks at a protest
