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Millions of dollars from motel rooms and short-term lodgings will go to a pair of projects in Manatee County. The projects, one on Anna Maria Island and another in Lakewood Ranch will take on... Read More.

A Sarasota man accused of murdering two well-known members of the Newtown community has found guilty on all counts. Roland Howard was accused of shooting and killing two neighbors of his on 33rd street... Read More.

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, the only woman in Florida’s governor’s race, said Thursday she has a unique perspective that will allow her to address what she calls a sexual harassment epidemic in... Read More.

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has a new attraction opening up this weekend. Starting Dec. 9, visitors will meet Greta the Great White Shark, Natasha the Turtle and other huge, marine-inspired sculptures. these are... Read More.

The Sarasota County School District is trying a new approach to get people involved- digital town halls. The School board held one on Wednesday night, and fielded questions from people via Facebook. The meeting... Read More.

Allegiant Air on Thursday launched the first phase in development of its inaugural Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte by announcing the project's design team, and officially opening registration for prospective condominium buyers. Design will... Read More.

A commercial fisherman freed a loggerhead sea turtle from a fishing hook on the Venice pier Monday. The situation started when the turtle chomped the hook of a fisherman and several people nearby noticed... Read More.

Two people have been sentenced for their part in an opiate and human smuggling case. A Tampa judge sentenced 60-year-old Sarasota doctor Fred Joseph and a 61-year-old former anesthesiologist from Osprey to prison for... Read More.

Florida homeowners who insure their property through a state-created insurance company will see an average 6.6 percent increase in their multi-peril coverage next year, regulators announced Wednesday. But thanks to Hurricane Irma, the increase... Read More.

The North Port High School ROTC honored retiring Police Chief Kevin Vespia Tuesday. Vespia has spoken to the ROTC class in years past, advising them that “they can do anything they set their minds... Read More.