Red tide drifts closer to Sarasota and Charlotte counties. Are beaches are affected?
Red tide blooming near Florida Gulf coast beaches has drifted closer to Sarasota County over the past week, but beach impacts are limited.
Toddler and infant killed when driver hits family and speeds away, Florida cops say
A baby and a 2-year-old were killed when a driver ran over a family as they crossed a busy Florida highway, according to ...
Moon Pie pokes fun at President Donald Trump, declares new name for Florida on social media
Effective immediately, Florida is now 'MoonPieTown," according to Moon Pie itself. See company's tweet inspired by Gulf of America name change.
10 best Sarasota restaurants we wish made USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year list
Best restaurants in Sarasota? Here are 10 essential spots to visit for exceptional food that didn’t make USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year list.
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Sarasota area waterfront restaurant named one of the best in the U.S.
Manatee waterfront restaurant has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you need to know before you go.
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Challenge match reached to name Florida Studio Theatre expansion
Still undergoing staff review, Florida Studio Theatre reaches capital campaign goal to name its multi-use expansion ...
GOP bill would change 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' in more than 50 state statutes
A Florida state senator has filed a bill to make the newly official name "Gulf of America" consistent throughout state ...
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Sarasota could allow a new neighborhood near a popular birding spot
If approved by county commissioners, the Smith Farm, near Celery Fields, would be rezoned from its current limit of five ...
Brace yourself: See what egg prices are expected to do this year and how businesses are reacting
How much do a dozen eggs cost in Florida at Walmart, Publix. Compare the price to other locations in U.S. Highest we found: ...
Sarasota's Celery Fields: A birding paradise surrounded by growing development
Green space vs. gray space. Birds vs. builders. It’s a tale as old as time in the Sunshine State, the plot of every Carl ...
What's in a name? Gulf always central to economy on Florida's west coast | Retire on Track
The Gulf of Mexico has always been more than just a body of water for those of us living along its shores. It's a lifeline ...
Red tide in 'kill zone' reported near some Florida beaches. What you should know
While red tides and other algal blooms can occur worldwide, Karenia brevis is found almost exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico but also has been found on the east coast of Florida and off the coast of ...