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After 24 years, the interim president of New College shut down an experimental music program just as it was getting ready to start a new season. Without it, a central piece of experimental art in Sarasota is missing.

Yesterday, state faculty union UFF filed suit against Senate Bill 266, and the New College chapter has joined as a plaintiff.

The Sarasota School Board has made national headlines for causing or tolerating uproar during what should be standard meetings, and some community members have had enough with the chaos.

A recent Venice City Council meeting featured a ten year old activist, there to remind the adults what they can do to recycle plastic bags.

Don’t be afraid to get involved in your community this week, but if you need some help, here’s the Activist Calendar. 

Benderson wants higher density rights to the land the County Administration building sits on before it produces a plan for its project. Skeptical neighbors in Laurel Park argue that they need more details.

The gentrification of Bradenton has sparked discussions on relocating services for the homeless, most of which are within city limits. This is prompting meetings between city governments on how to best tackle homelessness.

Last week, the Teamsters union celebrated a major nationwide victory for UPS drivers. But not all of the drivers are satisfied with the agreement and are calling for the ousting of Teamster boss Sean O’Brien.

New College of Florida publicly announced the three finalists in its search for a permanent president, and the big bump in pay awarded to the next president will need to be paid for by the college itself.

A big developer is eyeing the 34 acres of ailing retail known as Southgate Mall, and the property is now becoming a test case for height, density and affordable housing practices by the city of Sarasota.