BRADENTON, Fla. – Manatee County Elections Supervisor James Satcher will remain in office until January despite his loss in the primary election last week. In the hours following that defeat, Satcher fired four staff members, three of whom were fired by Satcher’s chief of staff shortly before 5 p.m. the day after the primary. “He […]
The night of the primary election in Sarasota County was marked by surprises and outsiders. Despite passionate attempts by the Conservatives to paint the entire school board in a red light, candidates to the left of the current council majority – Liz Barker, who ousted Karen Rose, and Tom Edwards – were able to defeat […]
Tom Knight celebrates his primary victory over Neil Rainford for the Sarasota County Commission Former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight appeared headed for a surprise victory over incumbent Neil Rainford in the Republican primary. See election results for Sarasota See Manatee election results Former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight appeared headed for an upset victory […]
Press play above to watch FOX 13 News. SARASOTA, Florida. – Latoya Johnson was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for murdering a man two years ago at Patellini’s restaurant in downtown Sarasota, authorities said. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the 12th Judicial District said a jury found Johnson guilty on July 12, 2024, of […]
Carrie Seidman | Sarasota Herald-Tribune What or who exactly is responsible for the devastating flooding in Debby’s wake has been the subject of much debate since the massive tropical storm inundated parts of Sarasota County with up to 19 inches of rain earlier this month. Residents were quick to blame overdevelopment; real estate and land-use […]
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Permits related to storm damage from Hurricane Debby are being expedited. Sarasota County officials told ABC7 that certain building permit fees have been temporarily suspended if the repair involves documented damage from Hurricane Debby. The temporary suspension of fees applies to permit applications submitted through Sept. 13. Fees have been temporarily […]
Press play above to watch FOX 13 News. SARASOTA, Florida. – It’s been nearly a week since Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in Tampa Bay, and in some Sarasota neighborhoods where homes are flooded, many residents are still left helpless. That’s why local and state agencies are now working together to help those in need […]
