Despite some confusion, new procedures will be tailored to alert downtown residents about large projects.

More vote-by-mail ballots have been received by the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' office than early votes for the Aug. 28 primary election.

The pavilion and concession operation at Lido Beach will remain closed because of red tide until later this week, at least.

In one of their last chances to reach voters, candidates discuss their stance on an internal police force and Todd Bowden's performance.

State ends no-swim advisory, posted late last week.

After a jury ordered the city to pay a developer $49.8 million for breach of contract, a judge has lowered the damages in the case to $1.4 million plus interest.

The Lido Key concession stand and pool will be closed over the weekend because of the effects of red tide, the city announced.