Engineer estimates Van Wezel repairs – and resilience measures – at $17 million County commissioner’s reaction: The least expensive performing arts center is the one we already have. Read Article »
Plan to shrink Sarasota’s last volunteer fire department gets pushback The county’s fire chief says the pros are better equipped to serve the growing community, but defenders rally behind the volunteers in Nokomis. Read Article »
Trump’s deportation promise stokes fear, skepticism At forum, local attorneys discuss criminalization of immigrants, economic costs. Read Article »
This Saturday, Women will march in downtown Sarasota Two days before Trump 2.0, it’s about demonstrating strength in numbers. Read Article »
Healthy Living Hour – Andrew Hudson -Organic and Sabbath Gardening Andrew Hudson discusses organic and “Sabbath Gardening” Read Article »
Forum, play put spotlight on the lived experience of immigrants With Trump’s inauguration around the corner, Florida Studio Theatre had a panel of immigrants tell their stories. Read Article »
New Manatee County Commission chair takes his priorities on a test run George Kruse opposes use of land preservation funds to buy equipment. Read Article »
Feds pump another $460 million into Sarasota and Manatee for storm recovery A good part of the HUD block grants are supposed to help with repairs by uninsured homeowners. Read Article »
First fully bilingual school in Southwest Florida seeks to grow Dreamers Academy wants to add middle school students, expand its Newtown campus. Read Article »
