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Benderson Development, probably the most active commercial developer in the region, has benefited from a tax loophole to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now state auditors want to close it, but Benderson is suing Florida to keep the loophole open. 

On his listening tour throughout Sarasota County, Superintendent Terrence Connor responded to anxieties and fear over a 12-year-old public school student suspected of planning to cause harm to his former teachers.

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously voted to approve the 2030 Public Art Plan, which doubles the fee luxury developers have to pay to support public art in order to match other competing Florida cities.

Commissioners say that state regulations are just fine. But residents, environmental activists and scientists all urged local officials not to go through with the plan.

A veterans housing project in West Bradenton was put in limbo by County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge. But at a recent town hall, none of the neighboring residents were confused as to why it had been shelved.

A Sarasota entrepreneur is growing mushrooms offshore, and local restaurateurs love his stuff. But Sarasota County is giving him a hard time.

Over $200 million in federal funds is coming to Sarasota to fix the lingering aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The county has created a priority list, and now wants input from residents.

As usual, here’s the cherry on top of our news cake: this week’s Activist Calendar.

The race for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota School Board is already heating up. At least two candidates are currently seeking the job: incumbent Karen Rose and former school psychologist Liz Barker.