Sarasota news events: Get ready to rock for a reason! On Saturday, September 13, the Sarasota Event Center at the Sahib Shrine will come alive with the electrifying sounds of Ozzy Osbourne as fans gather…
Sarasota County Sheriff Tackles Recidivism
Sarasota County Sheriff's Tackles Recidivism with a grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation "The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office received a grant this week to support efforts to reduce recidivism and alleviate barriers to…
Celebrities’ Abound in Our Town
It wouldn't be fair to ignore all of the celebrities'' who have called our town, Sarasota, Venice or Bradenton their home or fourth home. One of the earlier celebrities going back over 40 years is…
Sarasota County Centennial Time Line
Sarasota County Through the Decades A Celebration of the County's Centennial Anniversary brought to you by Planning and Development Services of Sarasota County. Published April 29, 2021 Image credits: Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources…
Mote Releases 7 Turtles
IMG_1892 Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium said a fond farewell to seven juvenile green sea turtles today as they were released in Ormond Beach. The seven turtles came to Mote's care after stranding on…
Summer Swim and Lessons Arlington
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS, PROGRAMMING & EXTENDED HOURS SARASOTA, FL, May 4, 2021 Summer is almost here! The City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District is increasing the accessibility and enjoyment of swimming at the Arlington…
Thunder Raises The Most Ever
Thunder By The Bay Raises $224,000 For Suncoast Charities The 23rd Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival, held this past February at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, experienced it’s most successful year ever raising…
See Who Got Sarasota PPP- Loans Helped Local…
Sarasota's latest unemployment figure was 4.4%. In our hey day it was around a percent lower. Then came Covid and businesses shuttering. Employers had to lay off thousands of workers until they received PPP loans…
Sarasota Airport Traffic Smashes Records
Sarasota Airport Smashes Traffic Records Highest Monthly Passenger Numbers Recorded in the History of the Airport "For the month of March, passenger traffic at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) soared to 277,590 passengers, breaking…