It’s budget time – expect cutbacks amid political uncertainty. This week, it’s the City of Sarasota, Sarasota School Board, Sarasota Public Hospital, and City of North Port’s turn to discuss and pass their 2027 budgets. On Wednesday, the New College Foundation will vote on dissolving the alumni association.    Monday

The DeSantis-led initiative tries to rein in local spending.

A quarter will be “attainable.” But critics say people in the community won’t be able to afford it.

Construction of the Adagio would require demolition of the century-old building.

He says he is running because the city is not doing enough to support arts organizations.

The lawsuit comes after Sarasota County blocked six of seven ‘Live Local’ affordable housing projects.

The city has received one data center application, and it would be included in the temporary freeze.

Robyn Marinelli, who is not seeking re-election, was the swing vote.

At the same meeting, commissioners fund the start of utilities undergrounding on St. Armands and Lido Key.