The Progressive Page Turner: Mariah Blake – The Poisoned the World PFAS is a group of chemicals that didn’t exist in the world until humans created them in the 1940’s. They’re highly toxic endocrine disruptors that affect the thyroid, liver, kidney and reproductive organs. Now they are everywhere. They’re found in the bloodstreams of polar bears and the rain falling on Read Article »
Manatee County Commission pushes back against state restrictions on planning Commissioners unanimously vote to sue, and lobby against law that limits their ability to control development. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Rural hospital faces financial strain as Medicaid cuts loom The public hospital in DeSoto County weighs its options. Merger, affiliation and sale are all on the table. Read Article »
After weeks of ICE detention, Lulu Martinez yields to pressure The North Port college grad agrees to be deported to Mexico; family to follow. Read Article »
Illinois developer seeks approval for two-tower luxury project near downtown Sarasota ‘Saravela’ offers 271 units, including 40 attainable rentals. Read Article »
‘Rage Against the Regime’ protest set for Bradenton this Saturday Similar demonstrations are planned for every Saturday in August. Read Article »
Streets of Paradise prepares for community center opening The ‘hub’ will offer showers, wifi, fresh-baked pizza, yoga, poetry and more to unhoused Sarasotans. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss state pre-emption, land purchase from Mixon Fruit Farm, and new rules to ride bicycles, and appoint the members of a newly created local DOGE task force. Read Article »
Culture wars engulf Sarasota School Board again, as budget crisis looms Amid budget woes, the board makes a controversial change to the district’s anti-discrimination policy. Read Article »
