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 »
Peace & Justice: A teacher in Manatee County This Wednesday, February 5 at 9am, you’ll hear a great interview with Jean Faulk, a teacher of history and journalism Read Article »
Commissioners’ vote spells the end for Sarasota’s last volunteer fire department Chief Steve Kona: “We won’t make it to the end of this year.” Read Article »
Herald-Tribune alum heads relaunch of non-profit newsroom The Suncoast Searchlight — the second iteration of the Barancik-funded idea — aims to be investigative. Read Article »
Grassroots organizers share coalition-building ideas At Sarasota event, Disabled South, SEE Alliance, UnidosNow leaders talk about breaking out of silos. Read Article »
County commissioners have a ‘new look’ at inland flooding Heeding lessons from Debby, Sarasota County staff and stormwater expert present recommendations. Read Article »
Appeals court hears case that could slow suburban sprawl Plaintiffs say Sarasota County violated its own policies. Read Article »
Light pollution is seeping into Myakka preserve Dark-sky advocate to WSLR’s ‘Our Changing Environment’: The problem is getting worse fast. But we know exactly how to fix it. Read Article »
Women’s protest and MLK celebrations mark Trump 2.0 weekend Hundreds participate in the Women’s March and Unity Walk in Sarasota. Read Article »
Peace & Justice this Wednesday: The Treaty of Esquipulas This Wednesday, January 22 at 9am, we’ll hear State College of Florida Professor Philip Travis talk about when a country Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss recent flooding and stormwater management, and what to do with the last volunteer firefighter district. Read Article »
What to expect at the upcoming stormwater workshop Saraota County Commissioner plans to bring a deluge of questions and concerns. Read Article »
Rejected bill protecting workers from heat exposure may return WSLR’s Surreal News interviews a farmworker advocate. Read Article »