County to Create ‘No Wake Zone’ at South Lido Beach
Sarasota County leaders have backed away from a proposed ordinance that would have banned motorboats near the shore of South Lido Beach and Ted...
18-Story Waldorf Astoria Tower to Replace Zenith Building at Five Points Intersection
The long-discussed redevelopment of a key downtown parcel is moving forward.
Local development group Jebcore Companies and WMG Development, in partnership with Hilton, have announced...
Sarasota Shifts Hurricane Recovery into High Gear, Capitalizing on a Quiet 2025 Season
The City of Sarasota has officially mobilized crews to begin long-awaited infrastructure repairs at major waterfront parks, marking a critical new phase in the...
Scale of Shark Fin Trade ‘Massive’
Despite more than a decade of international efforts to curb the trade of threatened shark species, new research led by scientists from Florida International...
Sarasota Orchestra Unveils First Look Inside Future Center
The Sarasota Orchestra has offered the community a glimpse into its future, sharing refined schematic design renderings of its much-anticipated Music Center planned for...
Sarasota’s Oldest Theater Finds New Home in Retrofit at Payne Park
The Sarasota Players, the area’s first performing arts organization, has secured its new permanent home, announcing plans for a full-scale renovation of the Payne...
Hart’s Landing razed due to storm damage
After being destroyed beyond repair during Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year, the City of Sarasota’s popular waterfront bait shop, Hart’s Landing, was razed...
Sarasota Memorial Reveals Plans for $507M Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital officials recently unveiled plans for a $507 million hospital campus on a 32-acre site owned by the health system in the...
Sarasota Seeks $82 Million to Shore Up Coastline After Storm Trauma; St. Armands a priority
In a determined effort to fortify its vulnerable coastline against the rising threat of sea-level rise and increasingly intense storms, the City of Sarasota...
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...