Suncoast Searchlight: How corporate-run ‘governments’ profit from their residents ‘Community Development Districts’ have mushroomed on the Suncoast. Read Article »
‘Operation Tidal Wave’ apprehends more than 1,000 immigrants across Florida Only 63% of those detained have criminal records, according to ICE. Read Article »
Proposed Medicaid cuts jeopardize Floridians’ health — and jobs Rural areas would be hit especially hard, advocacy group says. Read Article »
The Progressive Page Turner: Jaz Brisack – Get on the Job and Organize Even when companies freely exploit workers, without effective restraint from the government, there still is power in grassroots organizing. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: City of Sarasota covers former commissioner’s legal fees Commissioners vote to fund Erik Arroyo’s defense against three ethics complaints. Read Article »
Old School Catalyst: New College shuts down on-campus childcare program Employers scramble to add childcare to benefits, but the public college seems headed in the opposite direction. Read Article »
Q&A: Rep. Max Frost After cruising to re-election, youngest member of U.S. Congress visits Sarasota. Read Article »
Lakewood Ranch Southeast gets county commission’s go-ahead 5,000 new homes may be added during worst real estate slump since at least 2008. Read Article »
Sarasota sends mixed message on transit fares Commissioners plan to double the price of a rideshare service, but make a well-traveled bus route fare-free. Read Article »
