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…
All Faiths Food Bank needs help
All Faiths Food Bank needs help filling empty plates for the holidays Due to COVID-19, the past year deepened the region’s hunger crisis, skyrocketing demand. By All Faiths Food Bank All Faiths Food Bank is…
Sarasota 1% Sales Tax Add On
The Sarasota County Surtax Advisory Task Force will host public input meetings to welcome community feedback on the future of the Penny Sales Tax (the Penny), which currently funds public safety, transportation, school priorities and…
Inventive Sarasota Memorial Makes 3D Parts During Covid
SMH Expands 3D Printing During COVID-19 Pandemic ... and Beyond "Across the nation, 3D printing is benefitting medical care in multiple ways, including the creation of better performing medical devices and personalized care for patients.…
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…