Sarasota, FL - March 31, 2024 - Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is proud to announce significant progress on the development of the Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park. Since... Read More.

FEMA launches new flood maps On March 27, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued new flood maps affecting Sarasota County property owners. Flood insurance rate maps, or FIRMs, could impact your insurance... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) apprehended Michael A. Minnucci, 52, on Tuesday following a series of alarming 911 calls directed at deputies. Minnucci's first call to the emergency line reportedly included threats aimed... Read More.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays are poised to take center stage as they step back onto the diamond for the commencement of the 2024 season. CATCH THE TAMPA BAY RAYS LIVE... Read More.

Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity to cast your lines during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) license-free freshwater fishing weekend! This spring's license-free fishing weekend is on April 6 and... Read More.

Emergency responders were swiftly dispatched shortly after 10 a.m. today following reports of a boat fire in the Intracoastal waterway behind the 200 block of Rio Terra. Authorities from the Venice Police, Venice FL Fire... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – The Resilient SRQ Multifamily Affordable Housing program invites nonprofit developers, for-profit developers, municipalities within the county... Read More.

Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for the slow-moving mammals as they naturally... Read More.