Sarasota School District announces hiring freeze Faced with shrinking enrollment, behavior coach, career advisor and substitute teacher positions will go unfilled. Read Article »
Manatee County Commission blocks Pat Neal project SimplyDwell, trying to offer less expensive housing, wanted to build in wetlands. Read Article »
Sarasota League of Women Voters stages rally amid ‘constitutional crisis’ The non-partisan group says it reacts to voting rights restrictions and executive overreach. Read Article »
The Great Florida Cattle Drive returns this January Sarasota rider says this is an opportunity to ‘see a Florida that’s disappearing’. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Thursday, the New College Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-26 budget and New College Foundation finances. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report, Wednesday, June 25: How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism This Wednesday, June 25 at 9am, Tom will talk to Craig Johnson, the author of the book How to Talk to your Son about Fascism, a practical guide for parents, carers, and others with young men in their lives. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: The hidden cost of living in special development districts Homeowners subject to private ‘governments’ often pay more assessments than taxes. Read Article »
Take a stroll with Gretchen through The Bay park Our reporter walks you through Phase 2 of Sarasota’s growing green lung. Read Article »
Anti-abortion pickets continue Local protesters take no break, despite heat, middle fingers, and Minnesota killings. Our reporter interviews some picketers. Read Article »
