The history and origins of Florida's county names, from Pinellas to Washington

Many Florida counties are named after historical figures, including U.S. presidents and war heroes. Several county names have ...

Local restaurant and bar favorite taking over beloved Sarasota space

A Siesta Key Irish pub has announced it is relocating, taking over the former space of another Sarasota County restaurant and ...

Nearly 100 years of history behind Sarasota County’s Blackburn Point Bridge

- Aug. 19, 2025, Sarasota County hosts its first public meeting on options to restore or replace the Blackburn Point Road ...
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Uncertainty engulfs Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix for 2026

The Powerboat Grand Prix, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in Sarasota Bay back in 2024, was cancelled for 2025. P1 ...

'Flying Bridge' has served Sarasota County for a century and appeared in multiple movies

The Blackburn Point Road Blackburn Point Road Swing Bridge has served Sarasota County for a century and been featured in ...
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Venice football's Tyree Mannings Jr. could be all-time 'best to wear green and white'

Head coach John Peacock compares Mannings Jr. to former Venice star and state record-holder Jaivon Heiligh. Mannings Jr. transferred from Booker High School to Venice for his sophomore season, seeking ...
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Sarasota memorial for Charlie Kirk expected to draw thousands. Here's where and when

Conservative luminaries from around Florida will converge on Sarasota on Saturday morning for a tribute to the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Speakers include Sarasota Congressman Greg ...