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The politics of the pandemic

Sarasota's Supervisor of Elections Explains Why Voting by Mail Remains 'Safe and Secure'

Ron Turner walks us through how voting by mail works in Sarasota County.

05/27/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Two birds, one stone

New College Economist Says a Massive 'Green Stimulus' Could Boost the Economy

'It has never been cheaper to invest in the green economy we need,' says Mark Paul.

04/21/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Appointments

Florida Senate Confirms Appointments of Governing Board Members

Jack Bispham represents Manatee County; Joel Schleicher represents Charlotte and Sarasota counties.

04/03/2020 By Staff

Politics

Mike Bloomberg Opens Sarasota Campaign Office

The opening comes ahead of the March 17 Florida primary.

02/14/2020 By Staff

Elections

Sample Ballots for March 17 Elections Available Online

Voters may access sample ballots in both English and Spanish at SarasotaVotes.com.

02/11/2020 By Staff

Legislation

DeSantis, Health and Human Services Secretary Announce Advancement of Prescription Drug Import Plan

The plan aims to lower U.S. prescription drug prices.

12/18/2019 By Staff

Government

Moran Chosen as 2020 Sarasota County Commission Chair

Alan Maio will serve as vice-chair.

12/13/2019 By Staff

Awards

New College of Florida Receives National Awards for High Student Voter Turnout

In last year’s election, 64.2 percent of the New College student body voted, compared to 29.3 percent in 2014.

11/12/2019 By Staff

Politics

City Commission Appoints Mayor, Vice-Mayor

Jennifer Ahearn-Koch has been named mayor and Shelli Freeland Eddie vice-mayor. Ahearn-Koch replaces outgoing mayor Liz Alpert.

11/11/2019 Photography by Staff

History Today

With Public Event, New College Students Will Commemorate the Fall of the Berlin Wall

New College students built a replica of the Berlin Wall and will demolish it at a public event Nov. 8, commemorating its fall 30 years ago.

11/07/2019 By Olivia Epstein

Popular Content

    Goodbye to USF Sarasota-Manatee—and New College

    Five Vie for Sarasota City Commission in Key Election

    Arts Groups to Share $20 Million as DeSantis Vetoes More Funding

    Adam Johnson, the Smiley Guy Who Grabbed Nancy Pelosi’s Lectern on Jan. 6, 2021, Is Running for Manatee County Commission

    Sarasota County Blocks Hyperscale Data Centers for at Least One Year

    John Oliver Takes Aim at New College of Florida

Appointments

Bradenton Attorney Appointed to 12th Circuit Court

Since 2017, Stephen Matthew Whyte, of Bradenton, has been the general counsel of the Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller.

10/17/2019 By Staff

Politics

Sarasota GOP Names Sen. Lindsey Graham 2019 Statesman of the Year

Graham will be honored at the Republican Party of Sarasota County's November dinner.

10/11/2019 By Staff

Tiger Bay

November Tiger Bay Luncheon Will Focus on Women in Politics

The panel will include county commissioner Nancy Detert, former county commissioner Christine Robinson and Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler.

10/08/2019 By Staff

Elections

Ballots for Nov. 5 City of Venice General Election Scheduled for Mailing

A total of 5,177 ballots are scheduled for the initial mailing, followed by daily mailings through Monday, Oct. 28.

09/25/2019 By Staff

Appointments

Angel Colonneso Appointed to Florida Supreme Court Commission

Colonneso is the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.

09/24/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Joel Schleicher Named Chair of Florida Talent Development Council

Schleicher, of Sarasota, is the founder and executive chairman of Focal Point Data Risk.

09/23/2019 By Staff

Politics

Vern Buchanan Hires Bradenton Resident as Press Secretary

Before joining Buchanan's office, Chloe Conboy worked as a digital content producer for ABC7.

09/20/2019 By Staff

Elections

Florida to Join the Electronic Registration Information Center

The state has also provided $5.1 million for elections cybersecurity ahead of the 2020 election.

08/22/2019 By Staff

Bay fever

Bay Team Unveils Changes to Phase One Plans

The tweaks include moving the concession stand and restrooms, narrowing sections of the spiral boardwalk and more.

08/22/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Appointments

DeSantis Appoints Chief Resilience Officer

Dr. Julia Nesheiwat is tasked with preparing Florida for the environmental, physical and economic impacts of sea level rise.

08/02/2019 Photography by Staff

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