Progressive leaders tell USA TODAY that despite the setback in Wisconsin, close primaries in swing states show a surging ...

Good luck to Leadership Manatee’s Class of 2026-27. A Manatee Chamber Foundation program in partnership with Bradenton Kiwanis, Leadership Manatee is designed to identify and cultivate emerging and ...

See the big changes taking shape at a popular downtown Sarasota attraction as the $60.9 million project advances.

Weeks after Congress passed a major federal housing bill into law, state and local experts continue to dissect the fine print while expressing tempered optimism about its long-term potential to help ...

Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley reviews the opening loss to Washington and looks forward to preseason game No. 2 vs. the ...

A new Sarasota County restaurant serves burgers, brunch, cocktails and comfort food after finding success at its original ...

St. Thomas Aquinas defeated defending state champion Cardinal Mooney 49-0 in a preseason kickoff classic. Sarasota beat Hillsborough 38-24, showcasing a potent offense led by quarterback Hudson West's ...

Wellen Park High School's new football team won its inaugural game against North Port, 45-7. The Eagles, comprised of many former Venice players, overcame a slow start to dominate the game. NORTH PORT ...

The Eagles hosted the Bobcats in a Week 0 game on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Photos of the first football game in Wellen Park history, which was a win.

A fatal crash early Friday morning temporarily shut down northbound U.S. 41 in Sarasota County, according to the Sarasota ...

A 28-year-old Sarasota County man died early Friday after losing control of a motorcycle while traveling on a sidewalk along ...

The 2026 Florida high school football season will have a different feel than any prior. Not only are there fewer classes (six down from eight), which means new rivalries, but the Florida High School ...