During the meeting, commissioners will select one or two maps to advertise for a public hearing Nov. 5.

The businessman and former candidate is the third challenger running for the District 2 seat currently occupied by Mayor Liz Alpert.

Partners for Green Places offers nonprofits an energy audit to help save on energy costs.

Mike Dowling, who also worked as a history teacher, died in April at age 70.

Homebuilders say the incentive to build affordable housing in Sarasota isn't strong enough for most companies.

For many in the Sarasota-Manatee area, the prospect of finding a reasonably priced home seems bleak.