Author: WSLR News

Residents are “thrilled” at the commissioners’ vote, though some wish they’d taken action sooner.

Ignoring developer threats, county commissioners bump up infrastructure fees to recommended level.

How? Sunlight keeps his chicken safe, says Grove Ladder Farm’s owner.

Official advice: update emergency plans and contacts, check insurance and pack disaster kits.

Real estate broker, county commissioner worry about funding for fire stations, police and schools.

The all-Republican commission commiserates about DOGE failure to shrink government, but does not vote on Bob McCann’s proposal.

The investor-owned monopoly argues consumers must bear the cost of rising power needs.

After bouncing back from firings, a flight engineer says the team is ready for any challenge.

On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss a temporary hiring freeze during an expected economic downturn. On Wednesday, City of Sarasota planners will review two big downtown projects.

Stormwater system maintenance, county-city cooperation remain unresolved.