Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been ranked among the nation's best by Newsweek.

Sarasota County has been actively promoting its sports venues, including the Selby Aquatic Center and Nathan Benderson Park. The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has announced that its 2025 Open Water Championships will be held in Sarasota County in December.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has made a triumphant return to the beach, highlighting its continued commitment to artistic excellence in Sarasota.

Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2025 US Rowing Youth National Championships from June 12-15, marking the 30th anniversary of the event. The regatta is expected to draw around 10,000 athletes, coaches, and spectators.

A new report from the Florida Housing Coalition presents a strategic blueprint to address Sarasota County's deep shortage of affordable housing, recommending the addition of at least 15,000 new affordable homes by 2035.

The city of Sarasota is considering making stormwater management a standalone department to improve maintenance and planning.

A new condo complex, 777 South Palm, is planned across from Selby Gardens. The development will include amenities like a gym, clubhouse, and swimming pool, and will exceed the five-story limit due to the transfer of development rights from a historic-designated property.

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Col. George Hardy, celebrates his 100th birthday in Sarasota.

The 95th Annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament will run from June 7 to June 15, 2025.

Manatee County has been granted $253 million for hurricane recovery efforts.