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On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss the request by a grassroots group to turn an area in suburban Venice into a protected “rural heritage district”. On Friday, the Sarasota School Board will meet with county and cities to discuss future school construction.

WSLR’s Ishmael Katz talks to an organizer of the Jan. 17-20 festivities.

New logos developed – but rejected by City of Sarasota commissioners.

City commission puts two North Trail projects back on wish list.

Pat Neal’s desire to build a shopping mall in wetlands reshaped city elections.

Meanwhile, George Kruse’s unsuccessful challenger sues the creators of a political cartoon and a local newspaper.

On Monday, the City of Sarasota will approve the new city logo; on Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss impact fees and bringing back transportation concurrency; at workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday, Weekley Homes will present plans to build a subdivision on pasture land in Sarasota County.

Brookings fellow – scheduled to speak in Sarasota this week – doesn’t think Trump’s instincts are wrong.

They ask not only for more education spending, but also touch on affordable housing and climate resiliency.