Republican Ron Custinger and Democrat Alice White are running for the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat.
Republican Nancy Detert and Democrat Cory Hutchinson are running for the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners District 3 seat.
Republican Michael A. Moran and Democrat Mark E. Pienkos are running for the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners District 1 seat.
Sarasota-area residents can vote early in person or by mail, or they can go to the polls on Nov. 3. Here's how to vote, deadlines.
U.S. Justice officials announced a $195,000 settlement with the city of Venice, Florida over the treatment of 30-year Black employee.
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum said he considers himself bisexual, but didn't rule out a future run for office.
Republican Kurt Hoffman handily won the Sarasota County Sheriff's race Tuesday against fellow Republican Paul Fern. See all of the winners.
Sarasota County voters will have a new drive-thru option for vote-by-mail ballots when early voting opens up on Saturday.
Former Sarasota Mayor and current Commissioner Willie Charles Shaw said he suffered a medical emergency on his way home from a meeting.
You can now save the postage and drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at special new secure drop boxes in Sarasota County.
See where Florida ranks in Social Security benefit payments for 2020.
A 37-year-old Sarasota man was taken into custody Thursday night after allegedly losing control of an SUV and crashing into a home.
A missing 87-year-old Sarasota man was located after a silver alert was issued.
The Sarasota County supervisor of elections office has certified the results from Tuesday's municipal elections with no big surprises.
Voters in Sarasota County have decided. Patch brings you all of the results.
Voters in the city of Venice head to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor.
Here’s how much of a burden taxes are for Florida residents, according to a new ranking by Kiplinger.
Florida authorities say residents should get to the FLHSMV soon to get a Real ID compliant driver's license ahead of next year's deadline.
If you ever think you might need to call the Sarasota Police Department you may want to jot down the agency's new telephone number.
Sarasota is set to begin security screenings before residents are admitted into commission meetings, according to city officials.
An analysis by The Washington Post shows how many people would be undercounted in 2020 if the citizenship question is adopted.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new tougher texting bill into state law Friday during a ceremony outside a high school.
Once again, this Session the Florida Legislature will take a look at the issue of expanding nurse practitioners’ authority in Florida.
The city of Sarasota will host a community meeting to discuss potential impacts from an upcoming water main replacement project.
Florida ethics officials have determined that probable cause exists that former Andrew Gillum violated state ethics laws.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Carlos G. Muñiz as his third pick for the Florida Supreme Court.
Unlike those other drive-thrus, you are guaranteed to come away feeling lighter from the property tax drive-thru.
In Sarasota County, voters chose U.S. representatives, state senators, state representatives and commissioners.
The Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved a significant step forward in establishing a new Mote Science Education Aquarium.
The Sarasota Police Department announced that Derrick Wesley Speed, 38, has registered as a sexual predator living in the city of Sarasota.
The lives, homes and very faith Sarasota County citizens place in democratic government is in play.
Homebuilder Neal Communities has donated $5,000 to support the Vote Yes for the Sarasota County Legacy Trail Extension campaign.
With all 101 precincts reporting, here are the unofficial results of the Sarasota County Commission and School Board Races.
Florida needs a Governor in love with Florida not Washington.
It’s the old Harry Truman adage, "If you can’t stand the heat get the hell out of the kitchen."
Many poll watchers and political pundits consider the Primary more critical than the General Election on Nov. 6.
The stench from dead and dying marine life littering Englewood Beach forced many to don surgical masks.
Biologists are investigating the deaths of four more bottlenose dolphins discovered on red tide-impacted beaches off Sarasota.
Say "no: to this “Only in Florida,” request.
After an extensive review of the proposed 2018-19 budget, the Sarasota City Commission agreed to a 3 percent property tax increase.