Sarasota City Commission candidate: John Harshman The long-time commercial realtor touts his real estate experience – while criticizing current development practice. Read Article »
District 5 Sarasota County School Board race: Michelle Pozzie The Republican-backed Patriot TV host is one of two candidates vying for Karen Rose’s seat. Read Article »
Florida House budget includes millions that could benefit Sarasota lawmaker’s spouse The company that employs the husband of Fiona McFarland is poised to reap a $6m windfall from a state contract Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the City of Bradenton Council will discuss introducing term limits for the mayor, limiting the mayor’s power over the council, and putting the changes up for a referendum. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Developers push massive data center complex in DeSoto County County commissioners’ support is apparently steadfast. But there’s pushback. Read Article »
Old Memphis cemetery may have been vandalized months ago, investigation finds But efforts to make the city aware of it went nowhere. Read Article »
Bradenton museum celebrates history of Latino baseball players ‘In the Barrios and the Big Leagues’ runs through June 28 at the Bishop. Read Article »
Braver Angels promote ‘listening with curiosity’ Bradenton workshop draws a county commissioner who says 90% of his job has nothing to do with partisanship. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Tara Poulton, Manatee County Commission candidate Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley are joined by Tara Poulton to talk about her campaign. Read Article »
