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Sarasota County assistant administrator resigns amid stormwater fallout - yoursun.com

Sarasota County assistant administrator resigns amid stormwater fallout yoursun.com

Published on 13 July 2025 | 5:00 pm

Overcrowding at the Sarasota County Jail has been causing issues for more than a decade - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Overcrowding at the Sarasota County Jail has been causing issues for more than a decade Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 13 July 2025 | 3:17 pm

Meet the Sarasota pastor rallying for spiritual war against America’s ‘enemies’ - Tampa Bay Times

Meet the Sarasota pastor rallying for spiritual war against America’s ‘enemies’ Tampa Bay Times

Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:47 pm

Sarasota Commission approves rezone clearing the way for Mira Mar redevelopment - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota Commission approves rezone clearing the way for Mira Mar redevelopment Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:01 pm

Grants available for area recreational fishing professionals hurt by Helene and Milton - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Grants available for area recreational fishing professionals hurt by Helene and Milton Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:01 pm

Improv troupes bring comedy and original musicals to 15th Sarasota festival - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Improv troupes bring comedy and original musicals to 15th Sarasota festival Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:01 pm

County's 'Hire a Vet Day' comes this month - yoursun.com

County's 'Hire a Vet Day' comes this month yoursun.com

Published on 13 July 2025 | 12:00 pm

Celebrate spontaneous comedy at the Sarasota Improv Festival - yoursun.com

Celebrate spontaneous comedy at the Sarasota Improv Festival yoursun.com

Published on 13 July 2025 | 11:00 am

Celebrating Sarasota's graduates: a look at top scholars and their inspirations - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Celebrating Sarasota's graduates: a look at top scholars and their inspirations Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 13 July 2025 | 9:05 am

Cramped cells and costly solutions: inside Sarasota's jail overcrowding crisis - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Cramped cells and costly solutions: inside Sarasota's jail overcrowding crisis Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 13 July 2025 | 9:04 am

Gulf Coast Community Foundation grants CareerEdge $150,000 - Your Observer

Gulf Coast Community Foundation grants CareerEdge $150,000 Your Observer

Published on 13 July 2025 | 9:00 am

Later, skater: County Commission OKs skate park on Scherer Thaxton Preserve - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Later, skater: County Commission OKs skate park on Scherer Thaxton Preserve Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 13 July 2025 | 8:02 am

Traffic, flooding concerns doom Hilton hotel plan near Sarasota Memorial-Venice hospital - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Traffic, flooding concerns doom Hilton hotel plan near Sarasota Memorial-Venice hospital Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 13 July 2025 | 8:02 am

North Port charts potential course to build three key infrastructure projects - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

North Port charts potential course to build three key infrastructure projects Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 13 July 2025 | 8:02 am

Sarasota Opera Announces Family Day - OperaWire

Sarasota Opera Announces Family Day OperaWire

Published on 13 July 2025 | 5:54 am

Mattison’s City Grille Takes Off with New Restaurant at Sarasota-Bradenton Airport - The Suncoast Post

Mattison’s City Grille Takes Off with New Restaurant at Sarasota-Bradenton Airport The Suncoast Post

Published on 13 July 2025 | 5:00 am

Teresa Deak Obituary (2025) - Sarasota, FL - The Blade - Legacy.com

Teresa Deak Obituary (2025) - Sarasota, FL - The Blade Legacy.com

Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:42 am

On Stage 2025 presented by the Sarasota Cuban Ballet - Florida Courier

On Stage 2025 presented by the Sarasota Cuban Ballet Florida Courier

Published on 13 July 2025 | 1:35 am

Sarasota Booker (Fla.) releases 2025 football schedule - On3.com

Sarasota Booker (Fla.) releases 2025 football schedule On3.com

Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:38 pm

Sarasota City Commission narrows potential firms to conduct ongoing city manager search - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota City Commission narrows potential firms to conduct ongoing city manager search Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:02 pm

Bill Stillitano Obituary (2025) - Sarasota, FL - Syracuse.com

Bill Stillitano Obituary (2025) - Sarasota, FL Syracuse.com

Published on 12 July 2025 | 5:10 pm

Farmer’s Markets Saturday Forecast - ABC7 WWSB

Farmer’s Markets Saturday Forecast ABC7 WWSB

Published on 12 July 2025 | 10:36 am

Scattered Thunderstorms for the Weekend - ABC7 WWSB

Scattered Thunderstorms for the Weekend ABC7 WWSB

Published on 12 July 2025 | 9:06 am

Sarasota continues experiment with electric school buses - Your Observer

Sarasota continues experiment with electric school buses Your Observer

Published on 12 July 2025 | 9:00 am

Patricia Buttenheim Obituary (1929 - 2025) - Sarasota, FL - The Berkshire Eagle - Legacy.com

Patricia Buttenheim Obituary (1929 - 2025) - Sarasota, FL - The Berkshire Eagle Legacy.com

Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:44 am

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Unveils Powerful 2025-2026 Season Honoring Howard Millman - The Suncoast Post

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Unveils Powerful 2025-2026 Season Honoring Howard Millman The Suncoast Post

Published on 12 July 2025 | 5:00 am

Twenty Years of Tourism Marketing Later, Sarasota County Still Has My Heart - SRQ Magazine

Twenty Years of Tourism Marketing Later, Sarasota County Still Has My Heart SRQ Magazine

Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:03 am

Sarasota homeowner attacked by solar salesman previously involved in shooting incident - Gulf Coast News and Weather

Sarasota homeowner attacked by solar salesman previously involved in shooting incident Gulf Coast News and Weather

Published on 12 July 2025 | 3:21 am

Florida Department of Health lifts bacteria advisory warning for North Lido Beach - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Florida Department of Health lifts bacteria advisory warning for North Lido Beach Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 12 July 2025 | 3:14 am

Plans for indoor boathouse and sports complex at Nathan Benderson taking shape - ABC7 WWSB

Plans for indoor boathouse and sports complex at Nathan Benderson taking shape ABC7 WWSB

Published on 12 July 2025 | 12:18 am

Royal Ballet Soloist Francisco Serrano Returns to Sarasota for a Gala Performance on July 19 - Sarasota Magazine

Royal Ballet Soloist Francisco Serrano Returns to Sarasota for a Gala Performance on July 19 Sarasota Magazine

Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:03 pm

Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:17 pm

Sarasota to undertake $12m Lido Beach coastal protection project in late 2025 - Baird Maritime

Sarasota to undertake $12m Lido Beach coastal protection project in late 2025 Baird Maritime

Published on 11 July 2025 | 6:24 pm

A-List Talks: Meet the boss of bringing businesses to Sarasota -- Erin Silk! - ABC7 WWSB

A-List Talks: Meet the boss of bringing businesses to Sarasota -- Erin Silk! ABC7 WWSB

Published on 11 July 2025 | 5:59 pm

Swimming still not advised at North Lido Key Beach after high levels of fecal bacteria found - ABC7 WWSB

Swimming still not advised at North Lido Key Beach after high levels of fecal bacteria found ABC7 WWSB

Published on 11 July 2025 | 5:07 pm

From classroom to field: Students transform tortoise habitat into a learning lab - University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

From classroom to field: Students transform tortoise habitat into a learning lab University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:30 pm

Selby Gardens names new board leadership - Your Observer

Selby Gardens names new board leadership Your Observer

Published on 11 July 2025 | 3:30 pm

When does the new Mote aquarium open near I-75? Here’s why it’s complicated - Bradenton Herald

When does the new Mote aquarium open near I-75? Here’s why it’s complicated Bradenton Herald

Published on 11 July 2025 | 3:00 pm

Sarasota K9 Search and Rescue Aids First Responder Efforts - HMP Global Learning Network

Sarasota K9 Search and Rescue Aids First Responder Efforts HMP Global Learning Network

Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:06 pm

Veterinary clinical study seeks Sarasota-Manatee dogs that struggle during storm season - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Veterinary clinical study seeks Sarasota-Manatee dogs that struggle during storm season Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:01 pm

Sarasota County reps spend money like drunken sailors. It's time for a detox. | Opinion - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota County reps spend money like drunken sailors. It's time for a detox. | Opinion Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:22 am

Local Event: New Moon Sound Bath w/ CBD - Patch

Local Event: New Moon Sound Bath w/ CBD Patch

Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:55 am

Local Event: Floating Vibrations Gong Bath - Patch

Local Event: Floating Vibrations Gong Bath Patch

Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:54 am

Local Event: Floating River Sound Bath - Patch

Local Event: Floating River Sound Bath Patch

Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:54 am

Local Event: Floating In Space Sound Bath with Kelly - Patch

Local Event: Floating In Space Sound Bath with Kelly Patch

Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:54 am

Bright lights, no rules: Florida’s illegal gambling dens are hiding in plain sight - Bradenton Herald

Bright lights, no rules: Florida’s illegal gambling dens are hiding in plain sight Bradenton Herald

Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:50 am

Top 5 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, Englewood, Anna Maria Island, Palmetto - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Top 5 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, Englewood, Anna Maria Island, Palmetto Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:05 am

Old Florida restaurants worth the road trip? 16 timeless spots across the Sunshine State - Daytona Beach News-Journal

Old Florida restaurants worth the road trip? 16 timeless spots across the Sunshine State Daytona Beach News-Journal

Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:03 am

Sarasota explores watercraft restrictions for South Lido Beach - Your Observer

Sarasota explores watercraft restrictions for South Lido Beach Your Observer

Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:00 am

DANCE: Royal Ballet Guest Artists join the Sarasota Cuban Ballet for On Stage 2025 - SRQ Magazine

DANCE: Royal Ballet Guest Artists join the Sarasota Cuban Ballet for On Stage 2025 SRQ Magazine

Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:42 am

Best new Sarasota restaurant? 10 buzzy essentials that are worth the hype - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Best new Sarasota restaurant? 10 buzzy essentials that are worth the hype Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:03 am

Sections of Lido Beach to close temporarily amid $12 million renourishment project - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sections of Lido Beach to close temporarily amid $12 million renourishment project Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:02 am

Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do in the Sarasota this weekend (July 11-13) - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do in the Sarasota this weekend (July 11-13) Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am

Inside Famed Painter Syd Solomon’s Phillippi Creek Home - Sarasota Magazine

Inside Famed Painter Syd Solomon’s Phillippi Creek Home Sarasota Magazine

Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:22 am

High Bacteria Levels Found At Sarasota County Beach: FL Department Of Health - Patch

High Bacteria Levels Found At Sarasota County Beach: FL Department Of Health Patch

Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:08 pm

Water quality warning issued for North Lido Beach - Your Observer

Water quality warning issued for North Lido Beach Your Observer

Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:30 pm

Water quality advisory for North Lido Beach lifted - ABC7 WWSB

Water quality advisory for North Lido Beach lifted ABC7 WWSB

Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:28 pm

Florida State building momentum with Sarasota OL Da'Ron Parks - On3.com

Florida State building momentum with Sarasota OL Da'Ron Parks On3.com

Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:16 pm

Sarasota Police officers save woman trapped in burning car after crash - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota Police officers save woman trapped in burning car after crash Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:03 pm

Sarasota assistant county administrator resigns amid stormwater fallout - ABC7 WWSB

Sarasota assistant county administrator resigns amid stormwater fallout ABC7 WWSB

Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:05 pm

Plan to allow Sarasota Memorial's Venice hospital to grow taller clears first hurdle - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Plan to allow Sarasota Memorial's Venice hospital to grow taller clears first hurdle Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:04 pm

Veterans to be first in line at Sarasota County job fair - ABC7 WWSB

Veterans to be first in line at Sarasota County job fair ABC7 WWSB

Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:16 pm

FHSAA Championships: Looking back at Sarasota, Manatee's all-time baseball title teams - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

FHSAA Championships: Looking back at Sarasota, Manatee's all-time baseball title teams Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:04 am

Preliminary Sarasota County budget shows 4% spending increase - Your Observer

Preliminary Sarasota County budget shows 4% spending increase Your Observer

Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:00 am

Sarasota County Commission on board with paying $20 million for new Benderson Park complex - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota County Commission on board with paying $20 million for new Benderson Park complex Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:03 am

Sarasota County Schools Increases Overall Performance and Achieves A Grade - SRQ Magazine

Sarasota County Schools Increases Overall Performance and Achieves A Grade SRQ Magazine

Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:01 am

Local Event: Floating Desert Sound Bath with Greg - Patch

Local Event: Floating Desert Sound Bath with Greg Patch

Published on 9 July 2025 | 4:02 pm

‘Swift and selfless’: Sarasota Police officers save unconscious woman from burning car - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

‘Swift and selfless’: Sarasota Police officers save unconscious woman from burning car Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:34 pm

Sarasota County reallocates $10 million in stormwater funding as new department created - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota County reallocates $10 million in stormwater funding as new department created Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:13 pm

Sarasota attorney disbarred, accused of misappropriating more than $1 million from trusts - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota attorney disbarred, accused of misappropriating more than $1 million from trusts Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 9 July 2025 | 2:51 pm

Sarasota police rescue unconscious driver from burning vehicle after crash - Gulf Coast News and Weather

Sarasota police rescue unconscious driver from burning vehicle after crash Gulf Coast News and Weather

Published on 9 July 2025 | 12:40 pm

Maryland pizza chain with 70 years of history opens first Sarasota area restaurant - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Maryland pizza chain with 70 years of history opens first Sarasota area restaurant Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:03 am

VIDEO: Sarasota police officers rescue driver from burning car after crash - ABC Action News

VIDEO: Sarasota police officers rescue driver from burning car after crash ABC Action News

Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:14 am

Sarasota panel recommends flood-proofing Van Wezel Hall before new venue opens - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota panel recommends flood-proofing Van Wezel Hall before new venue opens Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am

Sarasota officer pulls unconscious driver from burning car - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Sarasota officer pulls unconscious driver from burning car FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Published on 9 July 2025 | 12:12 am

School district report cards are out; Sarasota gets an ‘A,’ Manatee a ‘B’ - ABC7 WWSB

School district report cards are out; Sarasota gets an ‘A,’ Manatee a ‘B’ ABC7 WWSB

Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:10 pm

Rescue from burning car in Sarasota captured by body camera footage - ABC7 WWSB

Rescue from burning car in Sarasota captured by body camera footage ABC7 WWSB

Published on 8 July 2025 | 8:47 pm

Sarasota City Commission OKs 18-Story Mira Mar Project - Sarasota Magazine

Sarasota City Commission OKs 18-Story Mira Mar Project Sarasota Magazine

Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:25 pm

Sarasota County Schools Earns A Grade For 22nd Straight Year: District - Patch

Sarasota County Schools Earns A Grade For 22nd Straight Year: District Patch

Published on 8 July 2025 | 6:36 pm

City Commission congratulates NAMI of Sarasota on 40 years of service - City of Sarasota (.gov)

City Commission congratulates NAMI of Sarasota on 40 years of service City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 8 July 2025 | 3:52 pm

Sarasota County School District earns A grade for 22nd consecutive year - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota County School District earns A grade for 22nd consecutive year Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 8 July 2025 | 2:29 pm

Local Event: Family Art Day - Patch

Local Event: Family Art Day Patch

Published on 8 July 2025 | 8:32 am

Ben Quartermaine named first director of Sarasota County's new Stormwater Department - WGCU

Ben Quartermaine named first director of Sarasota County's new Stormwater Department WGCU

Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:24 pm

Benefits Team recognized as July Team of the Month - City of Sarasota (.gov)

Benefits Team recognized as July Team of the Month City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 7 July 2025 | 8:34 pm

Vote: Who is Sarasota, Manatee's all-time best state champion softball squad from our 8 winners - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Vote: Who is Sarasota, Manatee's all-time best state champion softball squad from our 8 winners Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:07 am

Sarasota doughnut shop permanently closes one of its locations - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota doughnut shop permanently closes one of its locations Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:03 am

DOH-Sarasota Issues Water Quality Health Advisory - City of Sarasota (.gov)

DOH-Sarasota Issues Water Quality Health Advisory City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am

Local Event: Thirsty 3rd Thursday - Patch

Local Event: Thirsty 3rd Thursday Patch

Published on 7 July 2025 | 5:40 am

Local Event: Friday night with Eddie Tobin (former music director of Engelbert Humperdinck) - Patch

Local Event: Friday night with Eddie Tobin (former music director of Engelbert Humperdinck) Patch

Published on 5 July 2025 | 5:38 pm

Local Event: Wednesday night with Eddie Tobin (former music director of Engelbert Humperdinck) - Patch

Local Event: Wednesday night with Eddie Tobin (former music director of Engelbert Humperdinck) Patch

Published on 4 July 2025 | 4:22 pm

Local Event: Luis Morais (music professor Yamaha, pianist, singer and songwriter) - Patch

Local Event: Luis Morais (music professor Yamaha, pianist, singer and songwriter) Patch

Published on 4 July 2025 | 12:06 pm

City of Sarasota to observe Independence Day - City of Sarasota (.gov)

City of Sarasota to observe Independence Day City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am

Sarasota man charged in seven-county construction fraud scheme - ABC7 WWSB

Sarasota man charged in seven-county construction fraud scheme ABC7 WWSB

Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am

3 Sarasota restaurant closings, 3 openings, 2 local burger spots ranked best in Florida - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

3 Sarasota restaurant closings, 3 openings, 2 local burger spots ranked best in Florida Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am

Programs and Projects - City of Sarasota (.gov)

Programs and Projects City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 27 June 2025 | 1:42 am

Public Art Murals - City of Sarasota (.gov)

Public Art Murals City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 27 June 2025 | 12:01 am

Table of Organization - City of Sarasota (.gov)

Table of Organization City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 26 June 2025 | 3:36 am

Public Art - City of Sarasota (.gov)

Public Art City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 25 June 2025 | 12:41 am

Engineering Design Criteria Manual - City of Sarasota (.gov)

Engineering Design Criteria Manual City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 24 June 2025 | 6:58 pm

Parking and Mobility - City of Sarasota (.gov)

Parking and Mobility City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 24 June 2025 | 1:00 pm

Infrastructure Maintenance - City of Sarasota (.gov)

Infrastructure Maintenance City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:59 pm

Solid Waste - City of Sarasota (.gov)

Solid Waste City of Sarasota (.gov)

Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:59 pm

Savor Sarasota, extending! - ABC7 WWSB

Savor Sarasota, extending! ABC7 WWSB

Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am

Costco buys Sarasota Square property for $10.5 million - Business Observer

Costco buys Sarasota Square property for $10.5 million Business Observer

Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am

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