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Sarasota Police will host its annual Done with the Gun event on July 11, offering a safe and anonymous way to turn in unwanted firearms.

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• Unanimous vote: City Commission reappointed architect Shane LaMay to another term on the Planning Board.
• New member: Tiffany Nisbet approved to...

Recent lightning deaths have prompted local reminders on staying safe.

• Sarasota County has no beach sensors and urges leaving before storms while...

The Summer Circus Spectacular marks nearly two decades as a Sarasota family tradition, with Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling curating global...

Sarasota demonstrates strong commitment to public art through coordinated exhibits, interactive events, and new installations tied to local history...

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office launched Versaterm CommunityConnect™ to boost transparency and service.

• Mobile callers to 911 or non-emergency...

Get ready for Sarasota's August 18 Primary with these deadlines.

• Register to vote by Monday, July 20.
• Switch parties at least 29 days before the...

Sarasota police arrested Manatee County teen William Rosencrantz Wednesday on second-degree murder charges in the death of an 18-year-old man.

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Youth rowing has surged in Sarasota-Bradenton, with programs like Sarasota Crew, Manatee County Youth Rowing, and Sarasota Scullers expanding...

Sarasota-based Fly Dance Fitness turned a local studio into a viral sensation with 1.2 million Instagram followers and a wedding video that racked up...

• Sarasota County fielded 152 fireworks calls on July 4, more than double last year's 64.
• Manatee County logged 176 complaints, up sharply from 60...

Sarasota County commissioners advanced several development and infrastructure decisions this week.

• Unanimously approved expansion of Englewood’s...

Sarasota is adding a $3.63 monthly fee to residential and commercial solid waste bills starting August 1 to create a Natural Disaster Collection...

An 18-year-old woman was killed in a crash on I-75 in Sarasota. All northbound lanes reopened to normal traffic by 4:30 a.m. Friday.

Sarasota County water served to 300,000 residents met every state standard with zero violations in 2025. Lead and copper levels keep dropping since 2013, with no lead service lines.

Sarasota's restaurant scene shows resilience amid shifts, with more openings than closings overall.

• Closures hit hard: Eight spots lost this year,...

The Jazz Club of Sarasota joins an elite list in DownBeat’s 2026 Great Jazz Venues Guide, one of just three Florida organizations honored. This spotlight celebrates its four-decade legacy and growing impact on Sarasota’s arts scene.

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