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Florida has only area of 'extreme drought' east of Plains. Number of wildfires jumps
There's no rain in sight yet for Florida as drought conditions worsen and the number of wildfires increase around the state. ...
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Sarasota retreats back to the full city manager candidate slate
Eschewing the search firm's recommend list of semifinalists, the Sarasota City Commission now wants to scrutinize all 47 ...
When is Amazon rocket launch? When there's Florida liftoff, these states can potentially see it
What time is liftoff? ULA Atlas V should be visible outside of Florida pending weather. Did your city, state make Amazon rocket launch visibility map?
Portion of Fruitville Road closed in downtown Sarasota
A portion of Fruitville Road is closed in Sarasota after a crash. The Sarasota Police Department said a construction vehicle ...
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Permitting drastically increases as residents rebuild and repair
Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Longboat Key and Sarasota residents scurry for permits during remodels and ...
10 best waterfront restaurants in Sarasota area where the views are as good as the food
From flip-flops casual to fancy, these Sarasota-area dining spots serve up delicious food with a side of stunning scenery.