Podcast

The Sarasota County Commission has a busy week: On Tuesday, it will decide on a developer-requested change to conservation easements in the comprehensive plan; on Wednesday, it will get an update on the budget, followed by an afternoon workshop on stormwater management; and on Friday, it will reconsider the Moran makeover of human services funding. […]

Activist’s response: The historic performing arts hall is ‘iconic, perfectly sound, and very flood-proofable’.

Official advice: ‘Buyer beware’. CDDs have a purpose, but they’re easy for developers to exploit.

Gov. DeSantis proud the federal government plans to emulate the state’s approach.

CC Reid discusses her mission to document Caribbean aquaculture.

Bay Plaza residents’ successful appeal puts a stop to the tall tower project.

Being heard in city hall and court takes expertise and a lot of dollars.

Lloyd Weed, the only candidate nominated to fill the vacant seat, was sworn in Tuesday.

Our reporter gauges attenders’ responses.

On Tuesday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss an appeal to the Obsidian tower project.