August 21, 2026 Edition


TOP STORIES:

 

Circuit Judge Moss rules mostly for county in Laurel Meadows flooding lawsuit related to Tropical Storm Debby damage


Neunder loses to DeNiro while Smith prevails over Sargent in County Commission races


Benderson Development wins land-use change and rezoning necessary to proceed with ‘adaptive reuse’ of former County Administration Center in downtown Sarasota


On Aug. 25, County Commission to vote on authorizing feasibility study regarding flooding on Siesta Key


Franklin files complaint against former City Manager Brown with state Ethics Commission


City of Sarasota residents, business owners and visitors invited to participate in online survey about sound issues


$3.5 million from state to pay for flood mitigation improvements at Van Wezel


Selby Gardens executes $41.9-million bond sale and begins construction of Phase 2 of its Master Plan


Sarasota woman charged with child neglect after youngster found barefoot and alone about 4 a.m. in parking lot


Officer with Sarasota Police fired, arrested after internal investigation finds misuse of law-enforcement databases to search more than 300 times for a specific Florida license tag


Police Department investigating report of shots fired in 3400 block of North Tamiami Trail


28-year-old Venice man killed in motorcycle incident on Aug. 14 in South Venice


Water quality advisory lifted at North Lido Beach (free)



OTHER NEWS (free):

 

Through Sept. 7, Sarasota Police Department participating in national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign


Sarasota Memorial named Best-in-State Employer by ‘Forbes’ for 7th consecutive year


Workshop regarding Transportation Chapter in City of Sarasota’s comprehensive plan set for 5 p.m. on Sept. 1


Barancik Foundation names John Annis president/CEO


Caring Collective announces 2026-2027 board of directors


Visit Sarasota County tourism bureau earns statewide public relations accolades