Is Sarasota ready for the 2025 hurricane season? Stormwater system maintenance, county-city cooperation remain unresolved. Read Article »
It’s Friday. They gave you $50 and a bus pass. What now? Project 180 tries to make up the difference for thousands of released inmates. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, City of Sarasota commissioners will discuss a historical landmark designation for the Van Wezel. On Wednesday, city planners will weigh a proposal for a massive mixed-use building downtown. Read Article »
Peace & Justice: A cancellation, then authentic travel! This Wednesday morning we’ll first talk to Florida Studio Theatre actress Rachel Moulton about the play The Cancellation of Lauren Fein. Then we’ll learn about Servas, which offers free homestays all over the world. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Area business owners still struggle with invisible storm Small businesses have yet to fully recover from the impacts of a devastating hurricane season. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Storms overwhelmed pipes and waterways with sewage The ’24 storm season laid bare infrastructure deficits that could cost billions to remedy. Read Article »
George Kruse discusses development, team mentality, and voter frustration Manatee County Commissioner to WSLR’s ‘The Detail’: Voters are starting to prioritize policy over party. Read Article »
Truck drivers strike as contractors feel the effects of USPS squeeze Mail delivery may slow down until the company produces an offer the truckers and Teamsters consider fair. Read Article »
Sarasota County Commission postpones Lakewood Ranch vote Commissioners say they need more answers, and urge developer to reach a compromise with Old Miakka residents. Read Article »
New College takeover of Ringling Museum meets resistance The plan looks like a ‘guppy trying to swallow a whale’, group argues. Read Article »
Flooding, funding, future: The Van Wezel’s uncertain fate Several upcoming decisions could make or break Sarasota’s Purple Cow. Read Article »
People’s Union calls for ‘economic blackout’ this Friday Weeklong boycotts of individual corporations such as Amazon, Nestlé, and Walmart will follow. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on a rezone for another big chunk of the Lakewood Ranch Southeast project. Read Article »