Sarasota needs residents’ input to improve stormwater system The county is making plans for Lemon Bay watershed improvements, to minimize flood damage in Venice, Englewood. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Liz Arnold, Manatee County Commission candidate Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman are joined by Liz Arnold to talk about her campaign. Read Article »
Rap Sessions: An hour with Angie Nixon Welcome to Rap Sessions, a new podcast produced by Ed James III and Jackson Rothman, in cooperation with WSLR! In this episode, Ed and Jack quiz the progressive state representative of bullhorn fame about her candidacy for U.S. Senate. Read Article »
Protect Siesta Key draws criticism for endorsing Joe Neunder Florida Politics publisher Peter Schorsch lambasts the slow-growth organization over their pick’s developer ties. Read Article »
District 4 Sarasota County Commission race: Julie London Ferguson What this lone Democrat lacks in finance, she’s making up in fervor – and ‘Dear Bubbie’ followers. Read Article »
1899 Fruitville project advances with little public input We explain the ‘administrative review’ process. Read Article »
School board elections indicate end of pandemic-era culture wars Bridget Ziegler is not running, and candidates are distancing themselves from Moms for Liberty. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report June 24, 9am: Sex Trafficking in Sarasota This Wednesday, June 24 at 9am, Tom will talk to Laurie Swink, co-founder of Sarasota’s Selah Freedom. Its mission is to protect children and end sex trafficking. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota School Board will discuss its tentative budget for 26-27; on Tuesday, the board that runs Sarasota Memorial Hospital will have a strategic planning session. Read Article »
