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What Amendment 3 Could Mean for Sarasota and Manatee Real Estate

Florida Realtors has put millions behind a proposed property-tax break. Here's how it could affect homeowners and what three local agents expect.

10/22/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Politics

Photos: No Kings Rally, October 2026

Despite the rain, hundreds of people showed up for downtown Sarasota's No Kings event on Saturday, which focused on early voting and civic engagement.

10/19/2026 By Staff Photography by Damon Powers

Conservation Crossroad

What Sarasota County’s Conservation Questions—and Amendment 3—Could Mean for Remaining Open Land

Two local ballot questions would extend Sarasota County’s land-preservation program and borrowing authority. A statewide property-tax amendment could leave the program with less money to work with.

10/06/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Data Debate

North Port Adopts 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

The measure pauses new data center proposals and prevents final approval of the pending Deep Park project, but allows that application to continue through city review.

09/23/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Newtown

Sarasota’s Nearly 14-Acre Marian Anderson Site Moves Closer to Redevelopment

The city-owned Newtown property is planned for health care and light-industrial development, but commissioners added restrictions.

09/09/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Data Debate

North Port Advances 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

If adopted, the measure would freeze new data center applications and final approval of a pending 896,000-square-foot project.

09/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Vote!

How to Vote in the August 18 Primary in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Florida is a closed primary state. Here's what to know before you head to the polls.

08/17/2026

Partisan Lines

National Redistricting Push Zeroes In on Florida

A court ruling in Texas and renewed pressure from national Republicans have made Florida a key state to watch in the mid-decade redistricting push.

12/04/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Vote!

How to Vote in Sarasota County and Manatee County in 2024

Whether you're a first-time voter in Sarasota County or Manatee County, or an old pro who simply needs a refresher, here's everything you need to know.

08/20/2024 By Megan McDonald

Vote!

Early Voting for the August 20 Primary Election Is Underway

Despite widespread impacts from Hurricane Debby in both counties, Supervisors of Elections Ron Turner and James Satcher say all early voting sites are open and ready for voters.

08/09/2024 By Staff

100 Loves

A New Architecture Sarasota Initiative Pays Tribute to 100 'Moderns That Matter'

“It’s a snapshot in time when we know so much change is coming.”

03/20/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Elections

New Voting Rules Prompt Workarounds in Sarasota, Manatee

Critics of SB 7050 say the new law creates unnecessary hurdles for voters, including increasing penalties for clerical errors made by third-party voter registration groups and forcing voters who want to vote by mail to reapply before every election.

09/18/2023 By Jim DeLa/Community News Collaborative

Listen Up

A Sarasota Magazine Unity Award Winner and Editor Discuss the Battle for the Right to Vote

Local activist Demetrius Jifunza and Sarasota Magazine associate editor Isaac Eger appeared on WSLR 96.5 on Wednesday to talk about felons' voting rights.

12/22/2022 By Staff

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 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 cowboy hat, a muscle-padded suit and a 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

The program expects to enroll more than 40,000 BIPOC voters into vote-by-mail.

02/11/2022 By Staff

If at First You Don't Succeed

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

Voters are again being asked to 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

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