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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Sarasota has sent the would-be slabscraper back to the drawing board again and again.
The would-be city commissioner withdrew from the race early. But an error allowing her to run nearly went unnoticed.
Community organizer Lourdes Ramirez uncovered 11 Sarasota County proposals not previously in the public eye.
Mark Smith and Joe Neunder warn of a disinformation campaign against them by out-of-state PACs.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A Sarasota School Board near-sweep, an incumbent’s loss, the end of the Manatee County grassroots rebellion, and more.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
On Wednesday, the City of Sarasota Planning Board will discuss two adjustments requested by the developer of the 1899 Fruitville Road project.
Tom Walker
This Wednesday, August 19, at 9am, Tom will interview Howard Polskin of The Righting, a media company that aggregates articles from various right-wing media outlets for liberal and left audiences.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
The new Tampa Bay organization invokes the 1960s’ Black Panther Party.
At issue: Being portrayed as bankrolled by developers.
The former broadcast journalist’s campaign centers on cost of living.
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