Is Sarasota ready for the 2025 hurricane season? Stormwater system maintenance, county-city cooperation remain unresolved. Read Article »
Trump’s handling of Ukraine prompts protest in North Port Some 5,000 Ukrainian-Americans live in Sarasota County’s biggest city. Many are disappointed by Steube and Trump. Read Article »
After epic flooding, Manatee County Commission tackles stormwater management Ahead of the workshop, a big developer blames the county. Read Article »
Deadline approaches for SBA disaster recovery loans Despite Musk and DOGE, the federal agency keeps going in Sarasota. Read Article »
‘Socratic Stage’ speaker calls on New College to reinstate gender studies Judith Butler says the government negates trans people’s existence. Read Article »
Sarasota protesters push back against federal cuts In two rallies, thousands made their frustrations known. Read Article »
Musk’s ‘workforce optimization’ causes confusion, job loss — on the Suncoast, too Fired research scientist calls the DOGE efforts indiscriminate and alarming. Read Article »
Peace & Justice: Chaos Comes Calling; then schools This Wednesday, February 19, at 9am, we’ll talk to Sasha Abramsky, author of Chaos Comes Calling: The Battle Against the Far Right Takeover of Small Town America. We’ll also talk to Carol Lerner of Support Our Schools! Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, Sarasota city commissioners will discuss the sale of a lot on Lido Beach to a private owner; on Read Article »
City board hears appeal against tallest tower project in Sarasota Neighbors of the 18-story North Palm Residences question the legality of its height and argue the tower is incompatible with the area. In vain. Read Article »
Sarasota County signals shift on new development In back-to-back unanimous decisions, commissioners block two major projects. Read Article »
There’s life after sprawl Surrounded by suburban Sarasota, Moore Bliss Farm promotes growing food and composting. Read Article »
Sarasota County commissioners stop development near Celery Fields The commission unanimously sided against high-profile suburban projects twice in two days. Read Article »