Will Trump’s vote-by-mail crackdown affect Suncoast elections? Local supervisors say not yet, after the Supreme Court partially cleared a Trump executive order. Read Article »
Sarasota County invests $32 million in flood resilience The commission tackles points of stormwater management failure exposed by the 2024 storm season. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Mark Davis, Florida congressional candidate Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley talk with Mark Davis about his campaign. Read Article »
Planning commission slams brakes on Lakewood Ranch Southeast The 5,000-acre development plan looked like a done deal, but last week, it hit a roadblock. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee see surge in population at risk of homelessness Rising cost of living prompts more people to seek support, to stay off the streets. Read Article »
Angie Nixon won, but not in Sarasota The US Senate candidate lost Sarasota by one of the largest margins in the state. WSLR gauges local Democrats’ reactions to her landslide win. Read Article »
Sarasota voters change direction of the school board But – ending culture wars aside – what’s next for the newly liberal board? Read Article »
Sarasota Democratic Party chair reacts to primaries David Dean talks with WSLR’s Ramon Lopez about recent wins and coming challenges. Read Article »
New Sarasota County Administration Center opens its doors The $100 million move from downtown draws both praise and criticism. Read Article »
