Sarasota Herald-Tribune

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is a daily publication based in Sarasota, Florida. It was established in 1925 under the name Sarasota Herald.

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Florida billionaire poop stinks. They just got out of paying to fix it. | Opinion

2 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Frank Cerabino

Marinating in your own poopy water is no way to live the good life on an island where a 2-acre empty lot just sold for $10 million. Show Caption Hide Caption Palm Beach County news: Charlie Woods' golf game; Trump's travel banCharlie Woods finished the Amateur Championship, Guy Fieri sells Lake Worth mansion, Donald Trump puts travel bans on twelve countries. Observing the affluent and their effluent has long been a hobby of mine.
Sarasota County libraries offer plenty of fun summer learning opportunities for children

3 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Hannah Spence

Though there are options for keeping children entertained and engaged during the summer, not all families have the means or bandwidth to do things like travel or attend a camp. Fortunately, Sarasota County Libraries offer a variety of fun and free summer learning events and programs. “We’re hoping to fill needs in the community,” said Sheyenne Scott, Sarasota County Libraries Youth and Family Services Coordinator. There are activities available for all ages.
Florida condo owners to get inspections, financial relief. What to know about the new law

3 days ago | heraldtribune.com | C. A. Bridges

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills to ease financial burdens on condo owners. HB 913 delays inspection deadlines, allows for alternative funding for reserves, and modifies inspection requirements. The bills aim to address issues stemming from the 2021 Surfside condo collapse and subsequent legislation. HB 913 also increases accountability for condo associations and empowers condo owners. Florida condo owners can take a sigh of relief. Gov.
Operation Dragon Eye rescues 60 'critically missing' Florida children, officials say

3 days ago | heraldtribune.com | C. A. Bridges

Operation Dragon Eye, a two-week initiative, rescued 60 critically missing children aged 9 to 17 in the Tampa Bay area. Eight individuals were arrested on charges including human trafficking, child endangerment, drug possession, and drug trafficking. The operation, led by the U.S. Marshals Service, involved 20 agencies and provided rescued children with physical and psychological care.
Mote SEA Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) is getting closer to an opening date.

1 week ago | heraldtribune.com | Thomas Bender

Thomas BenderMote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park next to the Mall at University Town Center is getting closer to an opening date. The current Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium based on City Island is slated to close to the public on July 6, 2025. Thomas Bender/Sarasota Herald-TribuneMote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park next to the Mall at University Town Center is getting closer to an opening date.
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have lunch in Sarasota — is an Aerosmith reunion next?

1 week ago | heraldtribune.com | Wade Tatangelo |Jimmy Geurts

It was just another day at Sarasota's landmark specialty food store — until two rock legends walked in. Singer Steven Tyler, 77, and guitarist Joe Perry, 74, of Aerosmith were spotted grabbing lunch and snapping a photo together at Morton’s Gourmet Market, located in the city’s Southside Village neighborhood at 1924 S. Osprey Ave. The market first opened in 1969 — just a year before Aerosmith launched the career that would land the band in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
Chicken jockey! Stream 'A Minecraft Movie' on HBO Max with Sling today

1 week ago | heraldtribune.com | Trisha Easto

Here's how to catch Jack Black's latest (and catchiest) film at home. Sling TVSign up for Sling TV for 50% off and get a free month of AMC+. Sign up for SlingLa-la-la-lava. Ch-ch-ch-chicken. If you've seen 'A Minecraft Movie,' chances are this song has been stuck in your head ever since, or your kids have just been belting it for months. To be fair, it is hard to deny the fact that anything Jack Black does is super catchy and hilarious.
5 best Old Florida-style restaurants in the Sarasota area to kick off summer

1 week ago | heraldtribune.com | Wade Tatangelo

While Sarasota has plenty of fancy restaurants with prices to match, let’s kick off summer with the kind of places where you show up in a T-shirt and flip-flops for a cold beer and a perfect cheeseburger combo that won’t break the bank — somewhere with sand on the floor, taxidermy on the wall, or bait buckets out back, and maybe even some live music. These are five Old Florida-style restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee that don’t care about trends or plating techniques.
Florida Complex League serves as the pro debut for many baseball players

1 week ago | heraldtribune.com | Thomas Bender

Thomas BenderThe Florida Complex League, minor league team Baltimore Orioles plays at the Buck O'Neil Complex baseball field located at Twin Lakes Park in east Sarasota. Thomas Bender/Sarasota Herald-TribuneBaltimore Orioles' infielder DJ Layton (#6) had the day off. The Florida Complex League, minor league team Baltimore Orioles plays at the Buck O'Neil Complex baseball field located at Twin Lakes Park in east Sarasota.
North Port moves forward with $331.4 million budget plan for next year, with flat tax rate

1 week ago | heraldtribune.com | Earle Kimel

North Port City Manager warns of potential tough times ahead due to a drop in property value growth to 8.68%. The city commission directed staff to move around $1.65 million to fund police, public works, and Tamiami Trail parking improvements. While a property tax increase is unlikely for 2025-26, it's expected in future years to fund a new police station. The city is exploring alternative funding mechanisms for capital projects after voters rejected a bond referendum in May.