Sarasota

Commissioners emphasized the need for a workshop to facilitate open dialogue and address questions regarding the massive development—the largest in Sarasota County’s history—which is expected to add more than 13,000 new homes in phases east of I-75 between Clark and Fruitville Roads.

If approved by county commissioners, the Smith Farm, near Celery Fields, would be rezoned from its current limit of five homes across 50 acres to more than 120.

In the new play at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, a college professor is on the verge of a breakthrough in her work when she is accused of violating the school's DEI policies.

A comedy thriller, the world premiere show is set in London, where a simple murder investigation leads detectives Molly and Peg deep into the British war effort.

It's been well over a year since the family heard any news of Sagui Dekel-Chen, an Israeli-American who was wounded and taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

The coastal inlet was closed off in the 1980s, when Sarasota County agreed to pile up sand to protect two vulnerable beachfront homes. But hurricanes blew open the waterway this year.

A cascade of failures within the Florida criminal justice system led to one man shot to death and his brother — a college football player — partially paralyzed. In the aftermath, questions abound.

Lowry recalls his unconventional path to running kitchens, and he offers tips for elevating your home-cooked meals.

Planners will meet to discuss the proposal, which seeks to rezone farmland so that 170 homes could be built in an area where only five residential units are now allowed.

Stephen Suau uncovered the breach while watching the video. He was the first to organize a stormwater department in Sarasota County, and says he was not paid for his independent review.

The Sarasota performing arts venue suffered major water damage, including to the orchestra pit, which was completely flooded.

On Tuesday, thousands of people came to fill and collect 10 each. Some got them to guard homes they still can't live in due to August floods.