Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota County spending outpaces revenue growth As property values dip, Sheriff’s and other budget boosts will become unsustainable. 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 »
Wells Fargo union seeks support from customers Bradenton branch is among five in Florida that are unionized. Read Article »
Why did Farrell resign? WSLR News interviews the Venice council member and her colleague Ron Smith. Read Article »
Hundreds protest against Fauci in Sarasota Thousands listen to his talk at the Van Wezel. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee home prices decline sharply The once-hot Southwest Florida real estate market is now worst in the nation. Read Article »
David Kotok: Tough times ahead for county, city budgets The bond market expert says municipalities will be more on their own, predicts tax and service fee hikes. Read Article »
Patronized, demeaned, unwelcome Canadian snowbirds vent to WSLR News about their feelings and describe their reactions. Read Article »