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Jebco sweetens its proposal for a taller luxury condo tower with retail and seven below-market rate apartments.

Residents of this Manatee development district are troubled by a lack of financial accountability.

Interim city manager discusses Van Wezel preservation efforts.

They come in response to efforts to control new development.

This week is dominated by top leadership searches. The Manatee County School Board will select its new superintendent on Tuesday, and the Sarasota City Commission will dedicate a special meeting to the city manager search. On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will consider Pat Neal’s Manasota Beach Road project.

A potential county-state showdown ended up being a no-show. Commissioners also discuss social service funding.

Ben Quartermaine: Maintenance is key; county may prepare for bigger rain events.

This, despite concern over runaway spending.

The injunction requires the state to dismantle tents and fences within 60 days. We gauge local reactions.

But the historic performing arts hall should stay in full service only for up to seven years, expert panel recommends.