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A culture war crusader is out, and the football coach is in.

One resident filed a lawsuit to roll back the lease.

But laws and infrastructure have not caught up with the growing numbers of scooters and e-bikes – and their speed.

‘For a few hours, it feels less like a transaction and more like a community’.

Recycling of organics helps slow landfill growth.

Meanwhile, the City of Sarasota calls the plant’s operator a ‘bad faith actor’ and prepares to sue.

On Tuesday, the City of North Port Commission will discuss an e-bike ordinance; on Friday, it will discuss 2026-27 finances. On Wednesday, the City of Bradenton Council will discuss allowing higher density in coastal hazard areas near downtown, and the Newtown CRA advisory board will meet in the evening.

Coming up this Sunday: Ed Bailey joins Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman to discuss his campaign.

After just a brief discussion and a unanimous vote, she now is the first female city manager ever.

The district is overstaffed relative to its current revenue.