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Sarasota-based Planned Parenthood merges with other Florida affiliate

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Graphic featuring photos of three determined-looking people and the words "Bigger.", "Better.", and "Bolder."

There will be no senior leadership layoffs or health center closures, but maybe moving, says the new CEO.

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Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota County spending outpaces revenue growth

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Photo of the Sarasota County Administration Building.

As property values dip, Sheriff’s and other budget boosts will become unsustainable.

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Sarasota County redirects tourism marketing money to fund sports arena construction

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Lifelike rendering of a large modern building lit up at night. A sign on the side reads "Nathan Benderson Park."

In a unanimous vote, county commissioners take a $20 million step towards building an indoor sports venue at Benderson Park.

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Flood ‘czar’ takes the helm of Sarasota’s new stormwater department

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Ben Quartermaine smiling.

Skipping a full search process, the county finds the right man less than a week after creating the department.

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Developer wants to build an 18-story condo tower in 10-story zone

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Lifelike visualization of an 18-story condo complex.

Florida Live Local Act may cut out the city commission from a final say on the Adagio.

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Sarasota City Commission starts over hiring process for next city manager

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Commissioners meeting at the Sarasota City Commission Hall arouynd a conference table with the City of Sarasota logo behind them. Liz Alpert is visible on a video call in the top left.

First order: Searching for a search firm.

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Immigration information this Wednesday July 9 on Peace & Justice

Monday, July 7, 2025

A demonstrator at a protest holds a sign that says "Uphold our constitution and the rule of law" with a photo of the Statue of Liberty." In the background, another demonstrator's handwritten sign reads "The Turd Reich."

This Wednesday, July 9 at 9am, Tom will talk to Maria Lara, President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in Charlotte Harbor and a member of the Immigration Justice Coalition of Southwest Florida.

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This Week in Local Government

Sunday, July 6, 2025

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss funding for an indoor sports arena at Benderson Park. On Wednesday, the Purple Ribbon Committee will finalize its recommendations for the future of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.   Monday (07/07) City of Sarasota Commission regular meeting (agenda) Highlights: City manager search; Bobby Jones […]

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Tougher times ahead for MCR Health, as Trump signs off on Medicaid cuts

Saturday, July 5, 2025

In a large, open building with a crowd in the background, a person with a stethoscope checks a patient's blood pressure.

Outlook uncertain for 100,000 low-income patients who rely on this struggling non-profit.

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Florida law blocks Manatee County’s efforts to control development

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Map showing the perimeter of the Pope Ranch project.

The county commission’s recent pushback against developers has them up against the state government as well.

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