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Business Council lays out ‘Newtown Thriving’ action plan

Friday, November 13, 2026

An attendee at a community meeting raises their hand to speak.

At community conversation, residents discuss the bottom-up revitalization project.

Progressive Democrats pull off unlikely wins in Tampa Bay area

Friday, November 13, 2026

A map highlighting the area of Florida House Districts 51 and 69.

Exurban Hillsborough County voters elect first Democratic Socialist ever to the Florida Legislature.

City of Sarasota grapples with Amendment 3

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

A "Yes on 3" sign in front of a bush.

Tax cuts could affect the city’s commitment to fund a new performing arts center.

Energy blockade, mass migration affect Cuba—and Florida

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Two people push a broken-down car down a city street while several others spectate.

An observer who will speak in Sarasota this Friday weighs in.

Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota County jail likely to hit overcrowding milestone

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

A long hallway in a brightly lit jail.

The jail is expected to be over capacity even by the time a planned addition is finished.

This Week in Local Government

Sunday, November 8, 2026

On Tuesday, the City of North Port Commission will discuss an internal investigation into possible political interference by City Manager Jerome Fletcher. On Saturday, the City of North Port Commission will seat its newly elected commissioners, and pick a mayor and vice mayor.

Peace & Justice this Wednesday: Senior Scams

Sunday, November 8, 2026

This Wednesday, Nov. 11, Tom will talk to Eugenie Scott about how scammers work, how they attract new marks, and how they manipulate victims psychologically to create the dependence that becomes highly remunerative. We’ll also talk about Eugenie’s great work over the years fighting creationism and intelligent design. 

Local party chiefs weigh in on mid-term election outcomes

Friday, November 6, 2026

Photo taken at a rally of the back of a person's T-shirt which reads "Keep Florida Red".

GOP’s Jack Brill: ‘We’re about the only ones left right now’.

Sarasota scrambles to adapt to property tax cuts

Friday, November 6, 2026

A sign on a chain link fence by the bay reads, "Indian Beach Park temporarily closed. Hurricane recovery in progress. Area closed for public safety due to storm damage and ongoing FEMA recovery efforts. For updates, visit SarasotaFL.gov.

Amendment 3 passed, leaving Florida municipalities with big questions.

Yet another ‘no’ to Obsidian 3.0

Friday, November 6, 2026

Photorealistic mockup of a dramatic low angle of a remarkably tall luxury condo building.

The would-be tallest tower in downtown Sarasota was rejected by the city commission again.

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