Sarasota Seeks $82 Million to Shore Up Coastline After Storm Trauma; St. Armands a priority
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City Backs Study for Underground Power Lines on Barrier Islands
The Sarasota City Commission has taken a critical step toward enhancing the resilience of its barrier islands, voting unanimously on October 21 to approve...
New Sarasota Leadership Takes the Helm Amid Challenges
The City of Sarasota has ushered in a new era of leadership, with newly-selected Mayor Debbie Trice and Vice Mayor Kathy Kelley Ohlrich poised...
School Board Votes to Transform Campuses, Shielding them from Charter Takeovers
Under the pressure of an imminent deadline from Florida’s newly expanded “Schools of Hope” law, the Sarasota County School Board voted unanimously 5-0 on...
On Patrol Longboat Key Police reports week of November 7, 2025
The following are actual police reports as written by Longboat Key Police Officers. They are edited for length, punctuation and to protect privacy.
Oct. 30
Assist...