Hurricane Ian

Here's a Look at Current Weather Conditions in Sarasota-Manatee

May we all experience the Zen of that horse at some point.

09/28/2022 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Ian

Sarasota, Manatee Counties Declare Local States of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Ian

Evacuations are expected to begin on Tuesday morning.

09/26/2022 By Staff

Chilling Out

The Sarasota-Manatee Rental Market Is Finally Cooling Off

The numbers remain high, but the drop in prices is officially a trend—not just a fluke.

09/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Keep Truckin'

Sarasota County Has Introduced a Mobile Vending Permit Program for Area Parks

The program will provide greater access for park visitors and small businesses.

07/21/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Sarasota Dreamin'

Sarasota Ranked as the Second Most Popular City to Move to in the U.S.

That's according to a new report issued by Coldwell Banker.

07/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sweet Relief

The Scorching Rental Market May Be Cooling

Sarasota County rent rates have dipped for the past three months—not by much, but it's a start.

06/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Some of the Submissions for Sarasota's City Seal Rebrand Are Really Something

"Sarasota: The Luxurious City of Luxury."

05/20/2022 By Megan McDonald

Rental Market

Sarasota Rents Have Dipped for Two Months in a Row. Will The Trend Last?

It's the first time they've halted their steady incline in roughly two years, according to a recent report.

05/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

The future of recycling

Bradenton Is Ending Its Curbside Recycling Pickup Service

Will other local governments follow suit?

04/27/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Development

Pulte Homes Announces a New Community in Lakewood Ranch

The 32-acre community at Waterside will have 166 homesites.

04/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Baseball

Orioles Economic Impact in Florida Tops $545 Million Since 2015

Sarasota County’s most recent analysis measures the total impact created by the Orioles’ year-round operations in Sarasota.

03/31/2022 By Staff

rough rent

The Median Rent in Sarasota County Right Now Is $2,249. That's Higher Than in Miami-Dade County.

Nationwide, rents have grown by almost 18 percent over the past year compared to 47 percent in Sarasota County, and 42 percent in Manatee County, according to a recent report.

03/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Continuing Education

'Beach University' Returns to Siesta Beach on March 3

The free educational series invites community members and visitors to learn about coastal environments in one-hour sessions.

02/28/2022 By Staff

Elections

Sample Ballots for March Election in the Mail This Week to Voters

The ballots are for the March 8 School District Referendum and County Charter Referendum.

02/14/2022 By Staff

Government

Sarasota County Launches '2021 Year in Review'

The report is the county's annual summary of its projects, programs and accomplishments.

01/12/2022 By Staff

Development

Benderson Development Acquires Sarasota County Administration Building for $25 Million

The deal allows the county to lease back the space in the building for another four years.

12/31/2021 By Staff

Holidays

Sarasota City, County New Year's Updates

City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 31, and select SCAT services will offer extended hours.

12/29/2021 By Staff

Centennial

Sarasota Centennial Committee Creates Bookmarks for Schools, Libraries

More than 4,000 bookmarks were delivered to 37 local schools.

12/29/2021 By Staff

Real Estate

Sarasota and Manatee Counties See Record-High Home Prices—Again

The latest data shows short inventory, high demand and more cash deals.

12/22/2021 By Kim Doleatto