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The Sarasota County Commission unanimously rejected D.R. Horton’s proposal. Now, the Texas-based homebuilders is asking for an ‘alternative solution’.

Meanwhile, board members get updates on apprenticeships and program for students with intellectual disabilities.

Minimum-wage workers would need to work nearly three full-time jobs to afford a two-bedroom.

On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will discuss and vote on the four superintendent finalists. On Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council will discuss expansion plans by Presbyterian Retirement Communities west of downtown. 

Seven locations in Southern Sarasota Bay area should have ‘no swim’ advisories, the non-profit says.

Grassroots conservatives at Venice meeting express frustrations with ‘RINOs’.

The commissioners also vote for an after-hours curfew for minors. 

But this may not be the last word on the land in the Alta Vista neighborhood.

On Monday, Sarasota City Commissioners will discuss a rezone request by Temple Beth to build a market-rate apartment complex. On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners will discuss a juvenile curfew and an SB 180 fix, and hear a staff presentation on environmental vulnerabilities.

Just before the conservative takeover, the Lentinis gave $156,000 to improve diversity on the campus. Administrators refused to hand the money back.