Author: WSLR News

Two of the alleged offenses by the former New College communications director have been upgraded from misdemeanors.

The night before official commencement, students held their own ceremony.

Sarasota County Commission leans towards returning to in-person neighborhood workshops.

Florida’s economic health depends on the federal agency’s services. But NOAA is on the DOGE chopping block.

Critics call out lack of transparency, possibly in violation of Sunshine Law.

Sarasota boosters fear collateral damage.

Half of all Suncoast households struggle to afford essentials.

Some expect cities and counties to care for homeless residents. Others say it punishes vulnerable people.

The Sarasota County Commission has a busy week: On Tuesday, it will decide on a developer-requested change to conservation easements in the comprehensive plan; on Wednesday, it will get an update on the budget, followed by an afternoon workshop on stormwater management; and on Friday, it will reconsider the Moran makeover of human services funding. […]

Activist’s response: The historic performing arts hall is ‘iconic, perfectly sound, and very flood-proofable’.