Recreational Marijuana Petition Successful: "A University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab poll found 70% of respondents “strongly” or “somewhat” support the amendment. The measure does not establish a framework for what a legal market would…
Sarasota Government News June-2023
Sarasota County Government News Sarasota County expects to receive a $201,535,000 allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery for Recovery. Click here for the latest…
Venice Theatre 2023
The Cemetery Club by Ivan Menchell Dramedy JUL 14 - AUG 13, 2023 Buy A funny, sweet-tempered, moving romantic comedy about three Jewish widows who meet once a month for tea before going to visit…
Summer Circus 2023
You're Invited Summer Circus Spectacular VIP Show & Reception Come See the First Show of the Season! The Summer Circus Spectacular Starts June 9! Friday, June 9 - 7:00 pm HURRY! Tickets are selling fast…
April Real Estate Report 2023
Manatee County’s Median Home Price Surpasses Previous Record SARASOTA, Fla. (May 18, 2023) – The housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties reported year-over-year increases in the median sale price for both property types, with…
Schools To Start Later
School officials will soon be gearing up to push back start times for many high schools under a new law that mandates changes to the beginning of the school day — but some lawmakers and…
Florida Tax Holidays 2023
Sales Tax Relief Awaits DeSantis Signature. Establishes Two Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays The legislation creates two, 14-day “back-to-school” sales tax holidays from July 24 – August 6, 2023, and January 1 – January 14, 2024,…
Sarasota High Pedestrian/Bicycle Accidents
The Sarasota Police Department has completed its High Visibility Enforcement program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. The City of Sarasota ranks in the top 25 cities in the state of Florida for traffic crashes…
“Lilly” and “Farmer,” Turtles released from Lido Beach
Mote Release: Two loggerhead sea turtles, nicknamed “Lilly” and “Farmer,” were released from Lido Beach on Tuesday, May 16, after recovering from red tide toxins at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.…