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Maria Martinez, 22, who is in the country without legal documentation, was stopped for a traffic violation in North Port, then handed over to ICE. Her family hopes she can be released on bond.

The exhibition features clay versions of mac and cheese, candied yams and deviled eggs dipped in gold.

A Sarasota-area community’s effort to save its golf course by forming a special-purpose government district and issuing $24 million in public bonds has devolved into a bitter, yearslong feud over cost, governance and transparency.

In Florida, where commercial and recreational fishing supported $24.6 billion in economic activity in 2022 alone, the stakes are high.

Suncoast Searchlight partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims.

For the first time, WBTT cast a professional cast, mostly from New York City. This is largely because of their skills at tap dancing.

If Sarasota city commissioners approve the condo, Bay Plaza residents say they’ll take the fight to circuit court — a move that could push their costs far higher and prolong the battle for years.

Officials say many homeowners don’t understand what they’re getting into and are then left with few options to fight back when decisions turn contentious.

The 40th anniversary celebration features a full chorus of more than 110 voices, plus soloists and an orchestra.

The 40th anniversary celebration features a full chorus of more than 110 voices, plus soloists and an orchestra.

Kevin Guthrie, the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, as well as leaders from the National Weather Service and Small Business Administration, will be at the May 8 event to answer questions.

Sarasota County recently updated its plan for areas prone to flooding. If approved, lower flood insurance rates could be in residents' future.