As politicians in Washington debate the issue, we want to hear from you Tampa Bay!
A new report issued by the United Nations says we are. What do you think?
New rates that go into effect next week may soak budgets with policies that cost as much as $20,000 a year.
Reports are showing that Tampa Bay area residents will pay less for coverage under Obamacare than their counterparts in Orlando and elsewhere. But, are the rates affordable?
Still need to register to vote? Next week the Sarasota Supervisor of Elections will be registering people all over the county. Read on to find out where.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi’s campaign kickoff in South Tampa trumps the scheduled execution of a convicted murderer. What do you think about this?
People must bring a library card, library book or a new or used book donation to take advantage of the deal this Sunday, Sept. 8.
Will the effort hurt or harm the party?
As President Barack Obama contemplates sending a “strong signal” to Syrian leaders, MacDill Air Force Base is being cast into the spotlight. We’d like to get your take on this issue that could have a big impact on Tampa Bay.
Gov. Rick Scott vetoed $5 million in state funding for the center in his first year in office. Now he's a supporter.
City of Sarasota officials will meet with orchestra representatives to discuss a possible $500,000 renovation.
Warm Mineral Springs in North Port has been closed since July 1, but word on the street is that Mote Marine Laboratory has their sights set on the attraction.
There are more than 1 million people who are licensed to pack heat in the state of Florida. Is Sarasota among the Top 12 counties with the most license holders?
Sarasota County residents – especially women – have lower obesity rates than the rest of the state. But numbers are on the rise.
The Sarasota City Commission voted Monday that dogs at Payne Park must be on a leash.
The jury’s decision was read late Saturday night.
It's back-to-school time already! Here's everything you need to know about Florida's 2013 Sales Tax Holiday.
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. is arguing that his civil rights are being violated when he is denied access to county commissioners outside public meetings.
A host of new laws go into effect July 1.
DOMA is the law barring the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages legalized by the states.
The system uses landlines, cell phones, text messaging and emails to contact residents during a citywide emergency.
Here's what you need to weather the storm.
Now that Florida Gov. Rick Scott has made it official, what do you think of the new state law?
Dr. Horace Norrell, 80, was arrested after a security guard allegedly found a bullet in his luggage.
Did voters get it right by electing Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman? Here's what some Patch readers had to say.
The Department of Justice alleges that the husband and wife doctors hid money in offshore bank accounts.
Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday's runoff election in Sarasota, edging Richard Dorfman. Are you happy with the results?
The interactive U.S. voting map shows who the Florida voters were in the 2012 presidential election. You may be surprised by the results.
Three candidates are on the ballot Tuesday with two seats on the Sarasota City Commission up for grabs.
The Florida Senate recently approved a measure that would make it against the law to text while driving. Do you think it will improve the safety of local roads?
Entrepreneur Jesse Biter received a warning from the city of Sarasota in regards to his fundraising organization's efforts to elect Richard Dorfman.
The new law bans people conducting transactions in roadways.
Newly released FBI documents seem to raise more questions about a Saudi family's possible connections to the 9/11 hijackers.
'Only by working together can we make Sarasota stronger today and better tomorrow,' writes Suzanne Atwell, running for Sarasota City Commission At Large.
The insurance bill targets Citizens Property Insurance and new policy holders.
Sarasota officials hope to address panhandling as a safety issue. Do you think that panhandlers are a problem?
Four fields at the popular 17th Street Softball Complex will get the improvements.
Susan Chapman reinforced her campaign issues as several former mayors of Sarasota flanked her side.