Sarasota County has launched a website to provide comprehensive financial and budgetary information to the public. The “Financial Transparency” site is a joint effort by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, along with the county Office of Financial Planning. The site provides comprehensive, unfiltered information to the public, giving a clear view [...]

by Charlotte Abrams | TWIS I love food and I love it even more when I didn’t have to cook it. Unfortunately, taking kids out to eat can be stressful, if you care whatsoever about the enjoyment of those around you, that is. Sure, you could go to a chain restaurant that’s guaranteed to have [...]

County officials and community representatives and organizations, including the Sarasota Audubon Society, will celebrate the completion of the Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility and a related project – replacement of the Raymond Road Bridge and other improvements – at a grand opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. The ceremony at the gazebo just [...]

This 300+ acre site is owned by Sarasota County and is the County’s primary flood mitigation zone. It is managed by the division of Storm Water and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation. The Sarasota County Department of Transportation is also involved in its management and maintenance. Mainly consisting of open marshlands, deep ponds, shallow pools, [...]

Voters will decide today who will fill three of the five seats on the Sarasota City Commission. Polls for the non-partisan election are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information about your polling place, call 861-8600 or go to srqelections.com. In District 1, which spans the northern part of the city east of [...]