Sarasota

For decades, the gala was the city's social event of the year., then faded away in practice but not in memory. As part of its centennial celebration, Art Center Sarasota is resurrecting the event next year.

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.

Across the Suncoast, one full-time job is no longer enough to cover basic rent and utilities for a growing number of residents, who must take on extra hours or side gigs to keep a roof over their heads, according to a new report.

Printmaking is an art form that has been around since the Renaissance. To ensure that it continues to flourish, some fine art printing presses regularly invite painters, sculptors and mixed media artists to come in and work with a master printer to produce fine art prints.

The exhibit examines memory, childhood and the notion of archive through large-scale chalk drawings and handmade ceramic sculptures. Titled "Where We Never Grow Old," it features work by Chris Friday.

The item drew criticism over its timing, lack of comparative salary data and the optics of awarding such a large raise as the city considers tax hikes and a pay freeze for most employees.

Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida’s symbolic designation as the top state for religious freedom in the nation, announced during an event at New College by the conservative legal group First Liberty Institute.

A joint investigation by Suncoast Searchlight and the Bradenton Herald reveals a thriving network of illegal slot parlors operating in plain sight across Sarasota and Manatee counties, despite years of law enforcement crackdowns and state reforms.

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.

Pastor Brian Gibbs leads a small-but-growing Sarasota church with an outsized political vision — blending fiery spiritual warfare rhetoric with far-right ideology and close ties to elected officials like U.S. Rep. Greg Steube.

The rebuilding of Sarasota's Lido Beach's storm-damaged sand dunes will also take place next year.

The Legislature considers such "claim bills" each year because of the state’s sovereign immunity laws, which generally shield government agencies from liability for negligence. This year, nine were enacted.