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Wednesday Peace & Justice: Florida Veterans then the LAI tour comes to Sarasota

Monday, February 2, 2026

This Wednesday at 9am Tom will talk to Florida Veterans for Common Sense President Gene Jones. We’ll talk about their upcoming Tom Paine Party honoring professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat. On the second half of the program I’ll talk to Holly Elmore of Earth Impact.

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This Week in Local Government

Sunday, February 1, 2026

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss the Marin Anderson brownfield site in Newtown and a downscaled Bobby Jones golf course clubhouse. On Tuesday, the school police chief will update the Sarasota School Board on safety and security, possibly explaining the new ICE resolution, and a task force for the teaching of African American history will address the school board.

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Sarasota County Commission slams brakes on big development project

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Tom Knight gesticulating while speaking.

The transfer of 3,000 rural acres to North Port would have allowed up to 9,000 new homes.

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Suncoast Searchlight: After Sarasota Schools’ ICE vote, questions remain about enforcement

Saturday, January 31, 2026

A crowd gathers at the entrance of a building with a sign that reads "Board Meeting Room" with a Sarasota County School Board seal.

What does Bridget Ziegler’s pro-ICE resolution mean for Sarasota parents and students?

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Suncoast Searchlight: Manatee superintendent signals change after misconduct report

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Elementary school children in a single-file line holding picture books.

The school district aims to refine hiring and training, to better protect students.

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Cuba’s energy reserves dwindle as Trump imposes oil blockade

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Our neighbors to the south could be at risk of extended blackouts.

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Suncoast Searchlight: Downtown high-rise developer advertises short-term rentals

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Lifelike rendering of the rooftop patio of a luzury condo building.

The three-day stays Saravela pitches to condo owners are not allowed, according to city staff.

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Joe Neunder criticizes Florida’s Live Local Act

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Joe Neunder wearing a Buffalo Sabres jersey.

The Sarasota County Commissioner calls the law ‘pre-emption to a very high degree’.

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200 attend Five Points Park vigil honoring Alex Pretti

Thursday, January 29, 2026

A crowd gathered in downtown Sarasota for a candlelit vigil. One demonstrator holds a sign that reads "RIP Renee and Alex".

ICE agents’ killing of the nurse in Minneapolis mobilizes fellow nurses and unions in Florida.

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IMPACT100 SRQ Awards $108K Grant to WSLR+Fogartyville

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The 864 voting members of local collective giving organization Impact100 SRQ on Jan. 20 awarded one of eight $108K transformational grants to WSLR+Fogartyville during its Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium at the Bay. The winning Built for Belonging plan calls for upgrades to convert Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, […]