This Week in Local Government On Monday, City of Sarasota commissioners will discuss an appeal against the Obsidian tower project. Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners will weigh an unsolicited proposal by a consortium of big developers to extend Manasota Beach Road. Read Article »
Witness speaks about FSU Student Union shooting ‘All of us…were united in fear and panic.’ Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College marketing director arrested Three incidents of exposure of sexual organs will go to trial next month. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College’s firing of Chinese professor triggers alarms It raises concerns about academic freedom, xenophobia and the direction of higher education in Florida. Read Article »
Wells Fargo union seeks support from customers Bradenton branch is among five in Florida that are unionized. Read Article »
WSLR BOARD MEETING – APRIL 21, 2025 5:00 PM WSLR BOARD MEETING – APRIL 21, 2025 5:00 PM Location: Zoom ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84817763932?pwd=8f2hfNHHtLa2lIv5eKry2tSQSxzTqC.1 Stay on Task and follow the agenda Make decisions and record votes Encourage participation Be mindful of “air time” “Call for a Literacy Moment” when a phrase or acronym is not understood The meeting Read Article »
Why did Farrell resign? WSLR News interviews the Venice council member and her colleague Ron Smith. Read Article »
Hundreds protest against Fauci in Sarasota Thousands listen to his talk at the Van Wezel. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee home prices decline sharply The once-hot Southwest Florida real estate market is now worst in the nation. Read Article »
