Sarasota County scheduled a public workshop for April 9 on whether it will pay $14 million to widen a portion Bee Ridge Road ranch.

The Charlotte County Commission has imposed a ban on all outdoor burning, including the use and discharge of fireworks and ...

Brewers coaches showing support for Double-A Biloxi manager Joe Ayrault, who is in the midst of an extended absence for ...

This week the commission directed its staff to bring the agreement back to them within six months. The board also decided to ...

The Sarasota County Commission recognized the need to dredge major waterways at a meeting on Tuesday. They came into the meeting with a proposal of $60 million to dredge Phillippi Creek, but ...

The News Channel 8 Team presents the latest information on the events of the day and timely updates on local sports, weather ...

The Embracing Our Differences 2025 Annual Luncheon, held at The Ora, shone a spotlight on the organization's educational ...

Netflix released a three-part documentary series about Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, featuring Petito's family/friends sharing her story before her murder.

Fairs and festivals, local St. Patrick's Day and Mardi Gras celebrations, and other events in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties in March.

A distinctive piece of real estate on South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota has changed hands. The blue and green building on U.S.

Feb. 27. Taste and Tunes of the Key 6-8:30 p.m. at Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom, 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat ...

Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.