Sarasota County

The rise of these privately run enforcement systems is sparking alarm among privacy advocates, who warn of a growing surveillance state with no public oversight.

Among more than 20 pediatricians contacted, only one agreed to speak on the record about the risks of measles and the importance of childhood vaccination. Others declined, citing a range of concerns.

These multiuse sites are being designed for youth tournaments, adult recreational leagues, conventions and graduations.

In an era of MAGA dominance, who owns the Republican Party?

Nearly 3 out of every 5 new single-family homes and condos built in Sarasota and Manatee counties were located within special taxing districts governed by developers in 2023.

The results showed a dramatic shift in construction patterns over the past three decades.

This nesting season is happening while Pinellas County starts its beach renourishment project. And the lasting effects from last year's storms in Manatee County are presenting different challenges for this year’s bale of baby sea turtles.

An all-terrain EcoRover wheelchair can be the difference between someone actually having access to nature and only dreaming of it.

Mark Cunningham becomes the highest-ranking official to step down in the wake of revelations about widespread failures in the county's stormwater system. County officials did not disclose the reason for his leaving.

The county is moving quickly to make stormwater its own department, rather than a division within public works, as it hired Ben Quartermaine as the director. The job posting included a salary up to $180,000 per year.

County projections show that by 2028, expenses will outpace revenues by $31.6 million. The deficit climbs to nearly $41 million the next year and remains above $39 million into 2030.

When Debby hit, Sarasota's stormwater system proved dangerously unprepared — not because the system was overwhelmed, but because those in charge neglected to protect it, an investigation by Florida Trident and Suncoast Searchlight found.