Sarasota newspaper, magazine, news, events: February 2026 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties SARASOTA, Fla. (March 16, 2026) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its February 2026 real‑estate market report, highlighting shifts across property types and counties. February’s data show the two counties moving in […]
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Will Sarasota County Drop the Ball, Again, Or?
Sarasota newspaper/magazine news events: Editor’s Note: When Gulf Gate was developed, Sarasota County approved a 24″ drainage pipe for that development when the specs called for it to be a 48″ pipe. The flooding of homes that succeeded that error was horrendous. On top of that, the county assessed the GG area residents $1.2 million […]
American Vintage Markets Sarasota – 80 exhibits
The Treasure Hunt Returns: American Vintage Markets Brings Curated Charm to Sarasota In an era of mass-produced goods and overnight shipping, there is a growing movement toward the soulful, the storied, and the handmade. This February, Sarasota residents will have the chance to step away from the big-box stores and into a world of curated […]
SMH Cardio Ranked Top 50 Nationwide
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Ranks Among Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recognized among the nation’s “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals®” in an independent quality analysis provided by Premier Inc. and published in Modern Healthcare today. The prestigious list, shared during American Heart Month, is based on an analysis of publicly available data from […]
Orioles Sarasota Spring Training
Orioles Announce 2026 Spring Training Schedule The Orioles today announced their 2026 Grapefruit League schedule, which is slated to begin Friday, February 20, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. against the New York Yankees. The club’s 2026 spring schedule features 17 home games, including nine home games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Orioles […]
State Stripping Local Home Rule To Benefit Developers
In 2025 and early 2026, Florida lawmakers passed and considered several significant bills that restrict “home rule”—the authority of local governments to manage growth and development. Key Legislation Restricting Home Rule Senate Bill 180 (SB 180): Passed in 2025, this law prevents cities and counties from enacting any development regulations seen as “more restrictive or burdensome” […]
Florida bill would give Benderson Development its own taxing district at UTC
Benderson Development wants its own taxing district at UTC Published On: January 16, 2026 5:30 am Last Updated: January 15, 2026 9:18 pm By: Derek Gilliam | Suncoast Searchlight and Christian Casale, Sarasota Herald-Tribune A new bill in the Florida House would turn the University Town Center into a special government district and give one of the region’s […]
Venice Theatre, Gills to the rescue
VENICE THEATRE’S CHALLENGE MATCH BY WILLIAM AND SARA GILL Saraaota newspaper news events Editors Note: Venice Theatre was severely damaged by Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022. The storm’s high winds and rain caused catastrophic structural failure, including the total collapse of the back wall and the 30-year-old fly tower of its main stage, the Jervey Theatre. […]
Ex-Mooney player charged
Sarasota newspaper news events: Former Cardinal Mooney player and NBA player Antonio Blakeney has been charged in connection with a wide-ranging point-shaving scheme involving college and professional basketball games in China. He is accused of accepting bribes to underperform and recruiting other players into the conspiracy. Key Details of the Alleged Scheme Timeline and Scope: The scheme allegedly began […]
Sarasota, the Rich, the Famous
Sarasota newspaper news events Sarasota has long been a destination for the ultra-wealthy, particularly in enclaves like Casey Key Bird Key , and Longboat Key . Some info may be historical and not current. . Sarasota has long been a haven for the ultra-wealthy, including numerous Forbes-listed billionaires and high-profile millionaires from the worlds of […]
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