UF's Dr. Norman Beatty pursues diseases capable of inflicting much suffering — and becoming more of a threat in a changing ...

Old Salty Dog lands on USA TODAY's best hot dog list — beer-battered dogs, bay views, Man v. Food nod.

Sarasota schools earned an 'A'. Vote Aug. 18 to back achievement, fiscal responsibility and respect for educators.

Rising evidence point to leprosy becoming "endemic" or common in Florida, but a new group is hoping to make it more obvious to patients and doctors.

An Irish pub will soon open in downtown Lakewood Ranch, featuring owners from Ireland who operate multiple other restaurants and bars, including another that recently opened in Lakewood Ranch.

Six Sarasota County schools will welcome new principals this fall, with salaries ranging from about $111,000 to nearly ...

Michael J. Wilson, president of Williams Parker law firm, recently began his term as chair of The Florida Bar Tax Section. Established in 1952, the Tax Section advances the knowledge and practice of ...

The Manatee Chamber recently announced the honorees for its 46th annual Small Business & Nonprofit of the Year Awards, recognizing more than 75 outstanding businesses and organizations whose ...

Mote Marine Laboratory recently extended its ongoing partnership with Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge and SCUBAnauts International to advance coral reef restoration and research in the Florida Keys.

Most investors are taught to think about risk the same way it appears on their statements: long-term average returns. If the market averages 6% or 7%, everything should work out. That belief works ...

A fire forced the beloved Sarasota dining favorite to close as supporters rally to help the family-owned business recover.

Forecasters warn the Sarasota area could see days of heavy rain, thunderstorms and localized flooding as a Gulf low-pressure ...