Sarasota airport may try again to sell land to New College
The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport may be trying again to sell some of its land to neighboring New College of Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration blocked a similar sale attempt in 2024, saying it was not in the best interest of the national airport system. Internal documents from the Sarasota...
South Venice Yacht Club: A pepper tree’s worst nightmare
SOUTH VENICE — Retirees at the South Venice Yacht Club are battling against invasive Brazilian pepper trees to help the mangroves.
North Port firefighter dies after ‘arduous and courageous’ battle with cancer
North Port Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of one of its firefighters who died on Thursday following an "arduous and courageous" battle with cancer.
‘Another day, another gator’: Deputies remove large alligator for second time in week
"Sarasota’s really determined to make this a weekly series," the sheriff's office said in a social media post.
North Port city manager faces human resources complaint
On Thursday, City Commission will decide whether or not they want to place the city manager on leave amid a complaint filed against him. Commissioner David Duval filed it on Dec. 8, records show.
Sarasota County, FL, Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key restaurants recently closed with roach violations
Amy Star Izakaya Siesta Key on Avenida Madera was temporarily closed on December 3, 2025, after Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspectors documented 13 violations, including roach issues, during a routine food inspection in Sarasota County, Florida, state records show.
Michael Saunders & Company Announces Major Expansion
Building on its success, Michael Saunders & Company announces the opening of new offices in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg—an area celebrated for its arts, culture, and coastal sophistication — reinforcing its commitment to serving Florida’s Gulf Coast with exceptional service, local expertise, and unmatched...
Two people exchange gunfire on Mayberry Avenue, North Port Police investigating
North Port Police say they are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening on Mayberry Avenue, where two people reportedly fired handguns at each other.
New festival set for this weekend
WELLEN PARK — A new tradition begins this weekend.
Sarasota County Public Utilities Converts Largest County Wastewater Treatment to Advanced Treatment
Sarasota County completed a major milestone with the Bee Ridge Advanced Wastewater Treatment Conversion and Expansion project. On Dec. 5, the county held a ribbon-cutting for the upgraded facility, which is the largest membrane bioreactor facility in the state and Sarasota County’s largest capital improvement project...
