Former President George W. Bush will speak at the Ringling College Library Association's Town Hall Lecture Series.
Even if you didn't vote in the March election for City Commissioner, you can still register to vote for the runoff election.
'If we are endowed by our creator with rights, then why shouldn't those be attainable by gays and lesbians?' U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson told the Tampa Bay Times.
A Parrish man will not be prosecuted for his backyard marijuana plants, which he cultivates for his wife, who suffers from ALS.
The measure is aimed at cutting down noise from car radios and sound systems within city limits.
Former City Commission candidates are teaming up with Mayor Suzanne Atwell and candidate Richard Dorfman to defeat Susan Chapman.
Pfc. Kelli Bordeaux disappeared nearly one year ago, and officials are still searching for solid leads on her case.
HUD is making the grants to the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness.
Sen. Marc Rubio's visit to Sarasota Thursday included demonstrators showing support for his comprehensive immigration reform.
The City Council will no longer have to share revenue from Sharky's with the airport.
Susan Chapman led all City Commission candidates with 2,705 votes.
State Street parking garage bid awarded to A.D. Morgan in dispute.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the 2013 Sarasota City Commission election on Tuesday, March 12.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will be at a private gathering in downtown Sarasota. Charlie Crist will be 12 miles away at a Lakewood Ranch restaurant.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12.
Sarasota County Commission has rescheduled its public hearing for a rezone request to allow a Walmart Neighborhood Market for April 24.
SarasotaDay.com says the city can do 10 things to be more awesome.
Rep. Greg Steube filed a bill in the Florida House that would let principals designate a licensed employee to carry a firearm on campus.
Scott's proposed $5 million annual fund is aimed at renovating stadiums and keeping teams like Sarasota's Orioles in Florida for spring training.
American Traffic Solutions, which provides red light traffic cameras for Sarasota and 70 other Florida municipalities, says court rulings are on their side.
Sarasota County Area Transit's eight express buses that run from Sarasota to North Port will offer wireless Internet beginning March 4.
Commissioners Shannon Snyder, Willie Charles Shaw and Terry Turner voted to deny Walmart's site plan approval for a Supercenter downtown.
County renames Health & Human Services building in honor of Bill Little after 44 years of public service.
Patterson Foundation commissioned $2 million worth of public art for Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Governing Board will receive an update on the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply.
Sarasota County Sen. Nancy Detert said she could not support the bill because it was too broad.
The temporary location at the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall will be in service for the next year while the new Gulf Gate Library is being built.
City Commission decided to finish meeting at the later date because of the length of Tuesday's meeting.
Bands can plug in to amplifiers and play, but they will still need to be within the decibel limits from the city.
Here is a look at some of the holiday closings in Sarasota County for Presidents Day.
Sarasota County Commission awarded four construction contracts totaling about $3.9 million for capital improvement projects
The tourism and business community are leading a push to bring the competition to the area.
Sarasota State Representative Ray Pilon filed a an "Open Party" house bill designed to reduce underage drinking. Senator Bill Galvano, is expected to file the Senate companion bill within days.
Suzanne Atwell seeks re-election as the only incumbent running in the City Commission race.
Richard Dorfman is running for City Commissioner at-large in the 2013 municipal race.
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday as part of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out, Sarasota: How will this affect you?
Kelvin Lumpkin is running for City Commissioner at-large in the 2013 municipal race.
Residents of the City of Sarasota and Town of Longboat Key must be registered by Feb. 11 to be eligible to vote in the March municipal elections.
Susan Chapman is running for City Commissioner at-large in the 2013 municipal race.