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…
County Resignation Amid Storm Water Deficiencies
Sarasota Assistant County Administrator Resigns Amid Stormwater Fallout Sarasota County Assistant Administrator Mark Cunningham | Photo from a screen still of a Florida City & County Management Association video on YouTube By Michael Barfield and…
Lido Beach $12 Million Renourishment
Lido Beach renourishment to begin late 2025 Sarasota News Events The City of Sarasota, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Sarasota County, will begin a comprehensive coastal protection project to restore…
Motes Seagrass Initiative
Sarasota News Events: Seagrasses play a crucial role in the health and resilience of Florida’s coastal ecosystems. They provide nursery habitats for keystone species and stabilize shorelines and sediments. Seagrasses contribute significantly to environmental health…
Big Waters Saving Coastal Owls
Big Waters Land Trust is delighted to announce the permanent conservation of five lots totaling 1.34 acres in the City of Cape Coral. The City received a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission…
UF Extension Service Virtual Tour
"Virtual Tour” Highlights Conservation, Landscaping, Sustainability and More at Sarasota County Extension SARASOTA COUNTY – There’s a new way to learn about a range of landscaping approaches, conservation initiatives, solar options and more at…
Florida Affected by FEMA cuts
Sarasota News Events WUSF | By Kiley Petracek A FEMA program that provides the most hurricane aid to Florida – nearly $300 million – has been slashed by the Trump administration. The hurricane season begins June…
NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance…
Three New Manatees: Bishop MSN
Sarasota News Events: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has received three new arrivals for secondary rehabilitation. Young female manatees named Mandalore, Crane, and Kyber. Their arrival at the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat marks…