4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (619+ words) The thing that is most responsible for shaping America is, well, Americans. That is why in our celebration of the country's 250th birthday, we decided to talk to those who make America what it is: its citizens. The biggest takeaway? We're…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (1154+ words) While she was growing up, the person Marsha Kaplan admired most was her aunt Sylvia Waller." Even though the Colorado resident isn't a fan of the Florida heat, she is counting down the days to her trip to Sarasota, for…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (538+ words) When Sarasota County spun off the Stormwater Department from Public Works during Fiscal Year 2026, the personnel and funding portions of the operation came with it." The extra funding, though, is needed to ramp up operations, and for Quartermaine to finish…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (1164+ words) It's likely in the past month, you've been walking around the Sarasota or Manatee counties area and have heard someone say, "We live in paradise." In 1776, though, Florida historians say nobody was calling the region paradise. "There were lots of…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (902+ words) Although Manatee County spent $10. 5 million last year cleaning canals and waterways to reduce the risk of flooding, the stormwater department reported that approximately $18. 8 million more is required to finish the job." Those dollar amounts represent initial cleanings, not maintenance. Maintenance…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (1340+ words) Growing up in Sarasota, William "Tripp" Schwenk enjoyed playing many sports. When he was introduced to the pool in the form of competitive swimming at age 9, though, he knew then he wanted to be an Olympian. Returning to Sarasota after…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (1050+ words) All sorts of people stepped forward to assist Sarasota Little League in its moment of need. Donations came in from local businesses, former players and worried parents, among others. One in particular has stuck with Alexis Meininghaus, the league president…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (782+ words) Like virtually everything today, the instruction of American history goes deeper than the days when a catchy verse told us all we needed to know about one of the world's most momentous events. "In fourteen hundred and ninety-two; Columbus sailed…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (171+ words) Aside from residency and other requirements, prospective naturalized citizens must pass an oral test as part of the process of becoming Americans. An examiner asks 10 questions from a list of about 100 possibilities. To pass, an applicant must score six of…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (1006+ words) What's your favorite part about the Fourth of July? The fireworks. My favorite fireworks are the ones that pop, and then also the sparklers. Those are my two favorite kinds." What do you like to do on that day? We…...