Benderson Business Park is seen as one key to creating jobs so North Port residents don't need to commute elsewhere to work ...

FPL is asking state regulators to boost electric rates because of needed solar investment and increased customers.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin Meyers, a first for her time in office and the first commutation ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis, inspired by Elon Musk, creates his own Florida DOGE probe. He should start with the money his office wastes on political stunts.

Downtown Sarasota champagne bar and restaurant serving caviar — boasting a $4 million price tag and bright pink facade — announces grand opening date.

Retaining staff is a complicated problem for newsrooms that must deal with competition, pay and work environment issues.

Addison Shea's project involving Bowhead whales under consideration for the oldest and most prestigious STEM prize for high ...

Losers in the last four Class 3A state title games, the Cougars made amends on Saturday in the 3A championship game. Behind ...

Peter Oundjian, who has worked as an advisor to the Sarasota Orchestra, leads ‘The Planets’ Masterworks concert with ...

In the 2023-24 school year, 51 schools in Sarasota County averaged a school grade of 65.3% from the state Department of Education. The county’s 14 charter schools averaged 61.6%, and removing them ...

Tripadvisor has named Siesta Beach in Sarasota County, Florida, the No. 1 beach in the U.S. for 2025. The ranking was based on an analysis of global beach reviews over the past year, rated by real ...

From upscale fine dining to laid-back waterfront gems, Florida boasts an impressive array of dining destinations — including three that earned a spot on USA TODAY’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year list.