Sarasota County and city offices will close for Independence Day.
The state granted final approval for a coastal permit the joint federal-local Lido Beach shoreline restoration project.
The city of Sarasota will host a series of community meetings to gather input on future improvements to Bobby Jones Golf Club.
Sarasota city officials declared a State of Emergency Wednesday, May 30, for Lido Beach due to severe beach erosion.
The City of Sarasota announced the opening of a new solar co-op, Solar United Neighbors.
The Sarasota City Auditor and Clerk’s Office is giving City Hall a whole new look with digital signage that provides a nonstop information.
Margaret Good defeated Republican James Buchanan and Libertarian Alison Foxall in Tuesday’s special election
The attorneys will file a lawsuit on the City of Sarasota's behalf in federal court with the Middle District in Tampa.
If approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor, the bill would go into effect Jan. 1, 2019.
The deadline for residents to apply is Oct. 29.
An Illinois police chief with ties to the Tampa Bay area is pushing for a law that would make killing a cop a federal crime.
Some state roads across Florida were closed Friday due to Hurricane Irma-related damage.
Floridians recovering from Hurricane Irma’s effects may find some financial relief at their driver’s license office.
Ongoing work at the I-75, University Parkway interchange is prompting an upcoming off-ramp closing.
County representatives will show off the preserves at a public meeting on July 13.
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan announced the recipients of the sixth annual 16th Congressional District Law Enforcement Awards.
A new study shows the Florida state finances worsened in 2016.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed legislation that gives residents a break from sales taxes to prepare for natural disasters.
A bill to make it easier for prosecutors to seek the death penalty for cop killers cleared the U.S. House Thursday.
U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan and Debbie Wasserman Schultz want offshore drilling banned off Florida’s coast until 2027.
A bill sponsored by a Florida Congressman would make it easier to seek the death penalty for convicted cop killers.
Eleven members of Congress have joined forces to try and get endangered status restored for Florida’s manatees.
Florida elementary school kids will get daily recess under an approved Senate bill, but a slightly different proposal remains in the House.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a change in classification for manatees on Thursday.
The cities of Sarasota and North Port are each hosting special elections.
There will be three meetings on the Sarasota County UDC, which will be more user-friendly and easier to find rules that apply to properties.
Stay on top of it: Late penalty fees can be a financial drain!
U.S. Vern Buchanan joins the Anti-Semitism Taskforce after many threats to the Jewish community since January 2017.
A new location has been announced for U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s upcoming town hall meeting.
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan has set a town hall meeting with constituents for later this month in advance of a vote on health care.
Supporters of President Donald Trump are planning their own rally at Sarasota’s Bayfront Park.
Congressman Vern Buchanan, expressed his discontent for with the partial restoration of government animal cruelty website.
Congressman Buchanan called on the Trump administration to restore a government website that documented animal abuse.
The Shine Award is presented to teachers and administrators in Florida who make significant contributions to the field of education.
Rep. Vern Buchanan will co-chair the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, seeking to end animal cruelty and protect endangered species.
Congressman Buchanan says, 'America could become the next Greece if we do not take steps to reduce spending and balance the budget.'
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will introduce seven bills to kick off the new session of Congress. Buchanan represents Florida's 16th district.
Congressman Vern Buchanan today urged President Obama to reject Army deserter Bowe Bergdahl’s request for a presidential pardon.
Congressman Vern Buchanan called the bill 'a breath of fresh air after decades of flawed policies.'
A Sarasota County government executive was named Tuesday as the next city manager for Rockville, Maryland, officials announced.