05/23/2026

Sarasota County Mails 200,000 Election Notices for August Primary and November General Election

Sarasota County voters received election notices with deadlines for the Aug. 18 primary (registration deadline July 20) and Nov. 3 general election (registration deadline Oct. 5). Voters can cast ballots by mail, early in-person voting or on election day.

May 23

New Florida Driver License Format May Affect Vote-by-Mail Requests

May 23

Congressional Map Split Sarasota County Between Two Districts

May 23

Sheriff's Office Runs for Special Olympics, Snarls U.S. 41 Traffic

May 23

Olivia Miles Achieves Milestone in Win Over Wings

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings, with rookie Olivia Miles reaching a rare statistical milestone. Miles is now one of five players in WNBA history to average over 15 points and 5 assists in their first three games.

May 23

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano Meet Weight Requirements Ahead of Saturday Fight

May 23

Dodgers Defeat Giants 5-2, Reclaim NL West Lead

May 23

Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 5-1, Advance to Western Conference Final

May 23

Manchester City Defeats Crystal Palace 3-0 in Premier League Match

May 23

Geopolitical Tensions in Middle East Raise Concerns About Global Food Costs

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are triggering worries about potential disruptions to food supplies and rising prices. Analysts are closely monitoring the situation's impact on global commodity markets. The Red Sea is of particular focus.

May 23

Survey Indicates AI Impact on U.S. Workforce

May 23

Shipping Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Disrupted

May 23

Consumer Prices Rise, New Vehicle Costs See Significant Increase

May 23

Debate Continues Over Artificial Intelligence's Impact on U.S. Employment

May 23

The One Phrase That Actually Stops Your Brain From Spiraling

You already know "just think positive" doesn't work. Here's what does—and why your nervous system finally listens when you say it right.

May 23

Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain (In the Best Way)

May 23

The Art of Useful Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Everything Makes You Smarter

May 23

The Fed's Real Problem Isn't Inflation—It's That Nobody Trusts Them Anymore

May 23

The TikTok Ballet Problem Nobody's Talking About

May 23

Why Your Affirmations Keep Failing (And What Actually Works Instead)

You've been doing affirmations wrong. Here's the one shift that makes them stick—and it has nothing to do with saying them louder in the mirror.

May 23

Palmetto Bay Approves Plan to Combat Flooding and Rising Sea Levels

Palmetto Bay adopted a Resilience Action Plan on July 7 to combat flooding from sea level rise, heavy rain, and groundwater changes.

May 23

Palmetto Bay Approves Climate Action Plan to Combat Flooding

May 23

Lymphoma Specialist Dr. Ramu Raju Joins Miami Cancer Institute

May 23

Lake County Elections Office Wins National Award for Ballot Accessibility

May 23

Notre Dame, Villanova to Tip Off Hoops Season in Rome Doubleheader

Notre Dame and Villanova will begin their basketball seasons with a unique event in Rome. Both the men's and women's teams from each university will compete in a doubleheader on November 1.

May 23

Isaiah Thomas Joins Boston Celtics as Scout for 2027 Season

May 23

Trump Addresses Iran Ceasefire Expiration, U.S. Delegation Prepares for Talks

May 23

U.S. Navy Activity Documented in Strait of Hormuz

May 23

CDC Issues National Guidelines for Maternal and Infant Health

May 23