Author: WSLR News

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission is expected to approve a settlement with the family of a man who died in police custody. It will discuss expanding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to include rentals, allowing increased density for a townhome project on Beneva, letting Benderson redevelop Southgate Mall with only 10% attainable housing, and […]

Lopez and Montavon will face off in the Aug. 20 primary.

In a recent blow to funding, Sarasota County minimizes its contributions.

Sarasota Democrats are scrambling to find a replacement.

At Florida teacher meeting, the keynote speaker tells the story of her ancestors: A Founding Father and an enslaved mother.

The critic of ‘Sarasota Socialism’ sees his spending as beneficial for the state.

Lourdes Ramirez says censorship is ‘alive and well’ in local Republican Party.

On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss raising the tourism tax, and buying agricultural land near Myakka City for preservation; the same day, the Manatee County School Board will approve its 2024-25 budget, and discuss teacher pay incentives.    Monday (07/29) New College Alumni Association Townhall Committee meeting (agenda) Highlights: No agenda 5:00 PM […]

Incumbent Karen Rose has been outraised by her challenger, Liz Barker.

The fight to ‘Keep the Country Country’ continues.