This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the Van Wezel Purple Ribbon Committee will hear and discuss a report on how climate change may impact the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Read Article »
Commissioners unanimously approve road expansion in South County Sarasota County pays for a proposal that mainly benefits a Neal Communities development. It also scraps its own road plans. Read Article »
Pathway to a New American Future on Peace & Justice Wednesday at 9am This Wednesday morning April 30 at nine, Tom will talk to local author Seth Stottlemyer, author of Pathway To a New American Future: Our Best Chance for a National Reset. Read Article »
Sarasota County strips builders of federal grant Three commissioners voted against the educational program, believing it to be in competition with public schools. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Trouble in Paradiso Developer shuts off irrigation to Wellen Park subdivision. Growing corporate power over homeowners reflects a Florida trend. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College missed marketing director’s exposure charges Human resources ran a state background search, but didn’t check local records. Read Article »
‘Citizens Protect the Ringling’ town hall draws big crowd Takeover by New College not a done deal, says former chair of the art museum’s foundation. Read Article »
Venice City Council wastes no time deciding how to fill vacant seat The developer-friendly majority opposes a special election. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, City of Sarasota commissioners will discuss an appeal against the Obsidian tower project. Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners will weigh an unsolicited proposal by a consortium of big developers to extend Manasota Beach Road. Read Article »
Witness speaks about FSU Student Union shooting ‘All of us…were united in fear and panic.’ Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College marketing director arrested Three incidents of exposure of sexual organs will go to trial next month. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College’s firing of Chinese professor triggers alarms It raises concerns about academic freedom, xenophobia and the direction of higher education in Florida. Read Article »