Civil Rights

Recent Voter Fraud Arrests Threaten to Keep People Away From the Polls

Critics say the arrest of 20 former felons for voting could have a chilling effect on Florida voter turnout this year.

11/01/2022 By Isaac Eger

On the ballot

Local Officials Want to Make It Harder for Citizens to Change the County Charter

To draw attention to the issue, County Commission candidate Mike Cosentino wore a red, white and blue cowboy hat, a muscle-padded suit and a red cape to a public hearing on the topic.

07/13/2022 By Isaac Eger

It's That Time Again

Poll Workers Are Needed for Election Season

Deputies and inspectors will be paid $175-$300 for both the Aug. 23 and Nov. 8 elections.

06/27/2022 By Staff

Voting

Sen. Shervin Jones Launches 'Operation Blackout' in Sarasota Today

Sen. Shevrin Jones will be in Sarasota to promote the program on Friday, Feb. 11.

02/11/2022 By Staff

If at First You Don't Succeed

The Sarasota County Commission Wants a Do-Over on Single-Member Districts

On Tuesday, March 8, voters will again decide whether Sarasota County Commissioners should be elected by the residents of their district or by the county as a whole.

02/08/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

Elections

Vote-by-Mail Available to All Sarasota County Voters for March Election

Voted ballots may be returned by mail or in person but must be received in the elections office by 7 p.m. on election night to be counted.

02/01/2022 By Staff

Elections

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for March 8 Referendums

New voters must apply by Monday, Feb. 7, at 11:59 p.m.

01/24/2022 By Staff

Elections

Early Voting Set for Nov. 2 City of Venice General Election

Early voting will run Monday, Oct. 25, and continue through Saturday, Oct. 30.

10/14/2021 By Staff

Elections

Reminder: Check Your Polling Place Before You Vote Tomorrow

Due to the impact of Covid-19 on poll worker staffing and polling place availability, some polling places have been combined or relocated.

11/02/2020 By Staff

Elections

City of Sarasota Administrative Offices to Close for Election Day

Residential garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup and commercial garbage collection schedules will be unaffected.

10/30/2020

Elections

What To Know Before You Vote Next Tuesday

A checklist from the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.

10/28/2020 By Staff

Elections

Reminder: Early Voting for Nov. 3 Election Ends Nov. 1

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner is urging voters to cast ballots early, if possible.

10/27/2020 By Staff

Voting

Supervisor of Elections Announces Temporary Polling Place Changes for Nov. 3 General Election

Be sure to double-check your precinct info before you head out next Tuesday.

10/26/2020 By Staff

Vote!

Scenes from Sarasota's First Day of Early Voting

From essential workers to retirees to first-time voters, here's who showed up today.

10/19/2020 By Megan McDonald Photography by Barbara Banks

Breaking News

After Widespread Issues, Florida Supervisor of Elections Extends Voter Registration Deadline

Voter registration applications may still be submitted online and in-person through 7 p.m. today. Applications postmarked with today's date will also be counted.

10/06/2020 By Staff

Elections