North Port college grad detained and mistreated, family says After wrong U-turn, Lulu Martinez ends up in a Texas detention center, facing deportation. Read Article »
Immigrant rights protests coming to Tampa, Bradenton Organizer: ‘I want immigration reform. I want people who deserve to be here, to stay here.’ Read Article »
Manatee School Board begins search for fired superintendent’s replacement They aim to make their pick before the end of August. One board member expressed concern about lack of transparency. Read Article »
Youth theater dares Sarasota to accept love ‘The Prom’ is the latest not-just-entertaining production of Rise Above. Read Article »
“No Kings” protests headed to Southwest Florida this Saturday Shocked by the military parade in DC, veterans group will walk in Sarasota. Read Article »
Peace & Justice this Wednesday: Songs of Protest with David Rovics This Wednesday, June 11 at 9am, Tom will spend the hour with folk singer and activist David Rovics. We’ll hear some of his newest songs and discuss his work and the power of music in social movements. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will hear from constituents after their firing of the superintendent, and they will discuss how to search for a new one. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Whistleblowers say New College Foundation may have misused donations Did scholarship money end up paying campus president’s compensation? Read Article »
Sarasota County commissioners propose new stormwater department Residents are “thrilled” at the commissioners’ vote, though some wish they’d taken action sooner. Read Article »
