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Neighbors pitch Florida bill to protect the rural character of North Venice.

On Monday morning, the Sarasota legislative delegation will hear local petitioners. On Tuesday, Sarasota County Commissioner Mark Smith wants to bring back in-person neighborhood workshops. On Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council will discuss conveying city land to a mixed-use developer, and the City of Sarasota Development Review Committee will discuss two luxury condo tower projects in downtown.

1260 North Palm Residences, though 15 feet shorter, is still too tall for neighbors. And they are an ‘aggrieved party’ now.

The commissioners discussed the county’s long-term goals. Cost-of-living struggles, flooding or climate change did not come up.

The board appoints Joe Neunder as chair. How will he wield the power of the gavel?

But it’s not easy to get people with opposing views into the same room.

Progressive analyst John Nichols visited the Fogartyville. Here is Ramon Lopez’ report.

But it’s not happening before Manatee County commissioners scrutinize public funding for Forest Cove.

He used to be the odd-man-out. Meanwhile, an incumbent signals he’s now tough on developers.