Sarasota County School Board Loses Conservative Majority: Unofficial Results

Democrat-backed candidates earned two Sarasota County School Board seats, and another is headed to a run-off race, unofficial results show.

Ahearn-Koch, Entler, Harshman Advance In City Commission Race: Sarasota Election Results

In addition to the Sarasota City Commission race, Sarasota County voters also had a say in the county commission, school board elections.

Sarasota County Primary Elections 2026: Candidates, How To Vote

Democrats, Republicans can vote in Sarasota County primary races, including governor, U.S. Senate, local elections on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent: How FL’s Reps Voted

Here's how FL House representatives voted for the Daylight Saving Time bill, which now heads to the U.S. Senate for approval.

FL Budget Deal Would Transfer USF Sarasota-Manatee To New College

The FL budget, if it passes, includes a deal that would transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College control.

Sarasota Democrats Apologize For Social Media Post Made After Trump Assassination Attempt

The Sarasota County Democratic Party has apologized for a social media post made after an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.

Sydney Gruters, RNC Chair’s Wife, To Run For U.S. House Seat In FL

The candidate is one of four running in the Aug. 18 Republican primary for FL’s District 16 U.S. House seat.

REAL ID Deadline Is Days Away: What You Need To Know In FL

Floridians who want to board domestic flights have have less than three weeks to get a REAL ID.

FL 2025 Tax Deadline Extension: What To Know

After Hurricane Milton, all Florida residents and businesses were given an extended May 1 deadline to file their taxes, the IRS said.

U.S. 41 Should Be Renamed The Gulf Of America Trail, FL Senator Says

Sen. Joe Gruters’ proposed bill also calls for all FL schools to refer to the Gulf of America in instructional materials.

Knight Takes Lead In Sarasota Co. Commission Race: Unofficial Results

The former Sarasota County sheriff, Tom Knight, took a strong lead in the county commission’s District 3 race, unofficial results show.

Ohlrich, Alpert, Battie Take Lead: Sarasota Election Results

Sarasota City Commission incumbents Alpert, Battie, and challenger Ohlrich have the lead over their opponents, unofficial results show.

Sarasota Voter Guide: Candidates, How To Vote In Nov. 5 Election

Sarasota County voters will have a say in federal, state, county, city races. Here’s what you need to know about how to vote, candidates.

Sarasota 2024 General Election Voter Guide: Candidates, How To Vote

In the 2024 general election, Sarasota County voters will cast ballots in federal, state, county, city races. Here’s what you need to know.

‘It’s The 1st Amendment, Stupid’: Judge Allows FL Abortion Ads

A federal judge said FL health officials’ threats against TV stations for airing pro-abortion ads is “blatant government interference."

Battie, Felton Advance To Sarasota City Commission Nov. 5 Election

Incumbent Kyle Battie and Sequoia Felton were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s Sarasota City Commission primary election.

Sarasota Co. Primary Results: Barker, Edward Lead School Board Races

Voters had a say in multiple races in the Sarasota County primary elections Tuesday: U.S. Senator, county commission, school board.

Sarasota County Primary Elections 2024: Candidates, How To Vote

Sarasota County Democrats and Republicans can vote in U.S. Senate, Congress, school and county commission primary races on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Candidate Profile 2024: Ohlrich For Sarasota City Commission

Kathy Kelley Ohlrich is running for the District 3 seat on the Sarasota City Commission. She faces one opponent in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Ron Kashden For Sarasota City Commission

Ron Kashden is running for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota City Commission. He faces one opponent in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Melissa Furman For Sarasota City Commission

Melissa Furman is running for the District 1 seat on the Sarasota City Commission. She faces two opponents in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Liz Barker For Sarasota County School Board

Liz Barker is running for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County School Board. She faces one opponent in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Greg Wood For Sarasota County School Board

Greg Wood is running for the District 3 seat on the Sarasota County School Board. He faces two challengers in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Alexandra Coe For Sarasota County Commission

Alexandra Coe is running for the Sarasota County Commission District 1 seat. She faces one challenger in the Aug. 20 Republican primary.

Candidate Profile 2024: Shari Thornton For Sarasota County Commission

Shari Thornton is running for the District 3 seat on the Sarasota County Commission with no party affiliation.

Candidate Profile 2024: Tom Knight For Sarasota County Commission

Tom Knight is running for the District 3 seat on the Sarasota County Commission. He faces 1 challenger in the Aug. 20 primary.

IRS Owes Floridians Over $58M In Unclaimed Refunds Soon To Expire

Some 53,200 Floridians are owed money from the IRS, but time is running out to claim the cash. Here's what you need to do.

Christian Ziegler Suspended By FL GOP Amidst Rape Investigation

The Republican Party of Florida took the first steps to remove chairman Christian Ziegler, who is being investigated for rape in Sarasota.

Bridget Ziegler Resigns From FL Conservative Nonprofit: Report

Bridget Ziegler resigned from her role with a Sarasota nonprofit that trains conservative activists during her husband’s rape investigation.

FL GOP, Democrats Call For Ziegler To Resign After Rape Allegation

Sarasota County Republicans, FL Democrats, Rick Scott, DeSantis call for Christian Ziegler’s resignation amidst rape investigation.

FL GOP Chair Christian Ziegler Won’t Resign After Rape Accusation

The Republican Party of FL has called a special meeting to discuss the future of Ziegler, who won't resign as chair after rape allegation.

Smoking Ban At Sarasota County-Owned Beaches, Parks Takes Effect Soon

A smoking ban at Sarasota County-owned beaches and parks will go into effect Oct. 1, officials said.

Smoking Banned At Sarasota County Beaches, Parks

Sarasota County commissioners voted to ban the smoking of cigarettes and filtered cigars at county-owned beaches and parks.

DeSantis Appoints Neil Rainford To Sarasota County Commission Seat

Neil Rainford will fill the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners seat left vacant after Commissioner Nancy Detert died in April.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Funding Banned At FL Colleges By New Law

A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis bans state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida colleges and universities.

Ringling Trail Complete Street Named FL ‘Project Of The Year’: City

The Ringling Trail Complete Street was named Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association Florida chapter, the city said.

Transgender People Called 'Demons,' 'Imps,' 'Mutants' By FL Lawmaker

FL state Rep. Webster Barnaby (R-Deltona) called the transgender community “demons,” “imps" and "mutants” at a House committee meeting.

Commissioner Nancy Detert Dies At 78: Sarasota County

Nancy Detert, vice chair of the Sarasota County Commission, died “peacefully” at her Venice home, county officials said.

New College's Interim President Paid Double The Former Leader At $699K

Richard Corcoran, interim president during New College’s conservative overhaul, will make double the previous leader's salary, reports said.

Man Who Called 911 After Rep. Steube's Fall To Attend State Of Union

An Amazon delivery driver who called 911 after Steube fell from a ladder at his Sarasota home will attend State of the Union in his place.