A study published in Marine Mammal Science finds that dolphins in Sarasota Bay consume microplastics in large daily quantities.
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Should your community do more to reduce microplastic pollution from household laundry?
For Sarasota, the Circus City, coverage here follows city government, Sarasota County, Sarasota County Schools, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the wider county.
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Do you think Sarasota is headed in the right direction?
Voters reelected Jennifer Ahearn-Koch and elected Flo Entler to two open at-large seats on the Sarasota City Commission.
Niche's 2027 college rankings place New College of Florida at the top of the state's liberal arts colleges.
Cadets from Sarasota Military Academy spoke with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station via amateur radio.
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Do you think more police presence makes your local streets safer for walkers and cyclists?
A High Visibility Campaign focuses on dangerous U.S. 301 locations identified by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Sarasota Memorial's Jellison Cancer Institute is backing the film "Chasing Dragons," which follows a Team USA breast cancer dragon boat crew preparing for the 2027 world championships.
Day to day, that means city commission and Sarasota County decisions, Sarasota County Schools and the arts, healthcare and real estate employers that define this Gulf Coast economy. From Rosemary District and Newtown to Pinecraft, Laurel Park and Downtown Sarasota, neighborhood coverage extends into Manatee County, Charlotte County and DeSoto County where stories cross the line. The arts and cultural institutions tie tourism, real estate and commercial development to the city's civic identity in ways that distinguish Sarasota's planning coverage from most Florida metros of comparable size. Coastal development, storm preparedness and school district resources are the recurring subjects in city and county reporting.
