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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Sarasota County man wins $25 million jackpot, largest ever for Florida Lottery scratch game

2 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Kim Luciani

A Sarasota County man won a record $25 million jackpot from a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket. Kyle Lindquist, 45, purchased the winning 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off ticket at a Circle K in Venice. The odds of winning the $25 million jackpot were 1 in 21,920,355. The $50 scratch-off game offers a total of $1.66 billion in cash prizes. A Sarasota County man has won the largest jackpot ever offered on a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.
What do Trump's tariffs mean for Florida's real estate industry? | Opinion

4 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Budge Huskey

When we hear the word tariff, many think of global trade disputes, cargo ships crossing oceans, or policy debates in distant capitals. But while the mechanics of tariffs may seem remote, their effects hit close to home, especially when it comes to the cost of building or improving residential property. Tariffs on construction materials are nothing new.
'Where we belong': FSU students stay on campus in solidarity after shared trauma

5 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Ana Goni-Lessan

Even though Thursday's mass shooting left them shaken, FSU is home to these students. Rebecca Roberson was sitting on a brick wall outside of the Bellamy Building when she heard a pop. She turned to her friend, 21-year-old Matthew Miller, and shuddered. "It's that damn roofing hammer," Roberson said. "That's what we thought it was yesterday, because that's what it sounds like."It would make sense. There's a lot of construction happening on Florida State University's campus.
Open kitchen shelves may look great, but are they for you? | At Home with Marni

5 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Marni Jameson

Marni JamesonSpecial to the Herald-TribuneI know it’s tempting. You see those clean, uncluttered open shelves in kitchens, with their matching ceramic dishes, beautifully staged glassware, lots of negative space, and you think, “Why not? If my kitchen had open shelving, my belongings would look great, too! Plus, everything would be so easy to reach.”Uhh, think again. Kitchen cabinets come with doors for a reason. That reason is not everything we own is pretty.
Brisket, beaver nuggets and more: Buc-ee's could be headed for Southwest Florida

5 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Heather Bushman

Picture it: Your eyes heavy, your grip on the steering wheel loose as the miles on the interstate seem to stretch on forever. The coffee, hours old now, isn’t cutting it anymore. To complete this journey, you need a hero — and, just when all hope seems lost, that hero comes along. Buc-ee the Beaver — proud, majestic, red-capped and buck-toothed — glimmers in the distance.
Ringling College of Art and Design president Larry Thompson announces plans to retire

6 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Samantha Gholar

Larry Thompson, the longtime president of Ringling College of Art and Design, announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the 2025–26 academic year, marking the close of a transformational era at one of Sarasota’s most prominent institutions. Thompson, who joined Ringling in 1999, is the college’s sixth and longest-serving president. Over the past 26 years, Thompson has steered the school through dramatic expansion.
PHOTOS: LECOM Suncoast Classic, the Korn Ferry Tour

6 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Thomas Bender

Thomas BenderJorge Fernandez Valdes, prepares to putt on the 18th hole as his caddie looks on. Fernandez Valdes, of Cordoba, Argentina, ended the opening day 10 under during the LECOM Suncoast Classic, a Korn Ferry Tour event, at the Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, now through April 19, 2025. The tour offers a chance for players to earn PGA TOUR cards while competing for a $1,000,000 purse.
Top 10 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood

6 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Jimmy Geurts

It's an eclectic selection in this latest April concert picks installment, with artists ranging from a Brazilian accordionist whose sound blends "burlesque jazz and circus sensibilities," to a Latin Grammy-winning children's musician (not a genre we usually highlight, but hey, kids need music too.) The former musician will be performing at The Ringling, including as part of the museum's World Circus Day festivities on Saturday, while the latter will be playing a free bilingual concert on Van...
Florida TaxWatch weighs in on financial questions for North Port May 13 special election

6 days ago | heraldtribune.com | Earle Kimel

North Port, Florida, residents will vote on five ballot questions in a special election on May 13. The ballot includes two city charter changes and three proposals for financing new projects, including a new police headquarters. Florida TaxWatch released a voter's guide analyzing four of the ballot questions. The guide deems the police headquarters proposal the most well-planned of the three infrastructure projects.
Bradenton man wins big with Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket bought at Circle K

1 week ago | heraldtribune.com | Kim Luciani

A Manatee County man beat the odds after purchasing a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket at a Bradenton convenience store. According to the Florida Lottery, Gary Moore, of Bradenton, defied the 1-in-274,004 odds to claim a $1 million prize in the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at the Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on April 16. Moore bought the winning ticket at Circle K at 836 301 Boulevard E. in Bradenton. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.