Sarasota

What started as a routine city manager search unraveled into a public spectacle recently at Sarasota’s City Commission. The breakdown on Friday, April 11, played out over two separate meetings — a morning workshop and an afternoon special session — where commissioners openly admitted to confusion, mistrust, and having no clear path forward.Commissioners contradicted each other, the search firm hired to oversee the process struggled to provide basic materials and information, and the public was left in the dark — literally and figuratively — about how the process would move forward.

Croquet is a game that comes from the elite and has been a backyard staple for years. The sport is gaining a new following with some top notch competitions in Sarasota.

Lewis Black’s voice has become synonymous to comedy after 30 years in the business. Before he leaves the stage, shares what fans can expect from his final shows in Florida.

From April 22 through May 6, Sarasota County Public Utilities will temporarily modify its drinking (potable) water disinfection process as part of routine maintenance. The water will remain safe to drink.

Across Southwest Florida, citizens took to the streets on Monday in what was called the "March 4th democracy" protest. From Naples to Sarasota to Punta Gorda, residents voiced concerns about the current administration.

Citizens are encouraged to participate in a brief online survey about priorities for the City of Sarasota as the City Commission prepares to establish a 2025-27 Strategic Plan.

Burn ban now in effect due to dry conditions in Sarasota County

For the past 15 years, the Diocese of Venice has hosted a Veterans Day ceremony to pay tribute to the fallen.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opened its 25th season in Sarasota this month with “Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition.” Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs wrote and directs the company’s signature jukebox musical, which holds a special place in the annals of WBTT's history.

In this Halloween installment from the StoryCorps Mobile Tour visit to Fort Myers in February 2024, we hear author Kim Cool recount her experience of bringing psychics into the Sarasota winter home of circus mogul John Ringling and his wife Mable Burton Ringling in search of ghosts.