Sarasota County voters head to the polls Tuesday. Here’s everything you need to know about voting on Election Day.
As Election Day, Nov. 3, approaches, read up on candidates, races and issues in Sarasota County.
Democrat Allen Ellison, Independent Theodore Murray and incumbent Republican Greg Steube run for District 17 congressional seat.
The Sheriff’s Office says county commission candidates Hutchinson, Pienkos and White violated campaign finance laws, reports said.
Erik “E” Arroyo and Daniel A. Clermont are running for the Sarasota City Commission’s District 3 seat.
Incumbent Liz Alpert and Terry Turner are running for the Sarasota City Commission’s District 2 seat.
Kyle Scott Battie and Willie Charles Shaw are running for the Sarasota City Commission’s District 1 seat.
Democrat Margaret Good challenges Republican incumbent Vern Buchanan in District 16 congressional race.
Peter Lear will leave his position as North Port city manager after having an affair with a subordinate, reports said.
Officials say turnout for early voting has been “steady” in Sarasota County.
The first in-person meetings will take place Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Sarasota City Hall.
Because of the pandemic, the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections office has temporarily moved, consolidated 16 polling precincts Nov. 3.
Campaigning for her father, Ivanka Trump hosts Make America Great Again rallies in Miami and Sarasota on Tuesday.
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.