Sarasota School Board set to ‘reimagine,’ not close, Wilkinson Elementary The about-face comes amid privatization and a new Florida law that makes the future of low-enrollment schools uncertain. Read Article »
Immigration information this Wednesday July 9 on Peace & Justice This Wednesday, July 9 at 9am, Tom will talk to Maria Lara, President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in Charlotte Harbor and a member of the Immigration Justice Coalition of Southwest Florida. Read Article »
Where Sarasota Learns to Speak Up WSLR+Fogartyville is a training ground for young creatives, emerging journalists, and anyone ready to find their voice Read Article »
Parents Identify Critical Needs in Vision for Newtown Family Center List includes access to healthcare, healthy food, childcare, transportation, youth activities Read Article »
Mobile Freedom School Brings History to Life Manasota ASALH expands its reach to students this summer Read Article »
Opinion: Let Us Strive to Make Sarasota a Paradise for All Who Call It Home We can build a more inclusive and equitable local society Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss funding for an indoor sports arena at Benderson Park. On Read Article »
PUBLIC NOTICE: WSLR Board of Director voting on proposed Bylaw Changes at July 21 Meeting PUBLIC NOTICE: WSLR Board of Director voting on proposed Bylaw Changes at July 21 Meeting Read Article »
Tougher times ahead for MCR Health, as Trump signs off on Medicaid cuts Outlook uncertain for 100,000 low-income patients who rely on this struggling non-profit. Read Article »
Florida law blocks Manatee County’s efforts to control development The county commission’s recent pushback against developers has them up against the state government as well. Read Article »
State restrictions put Right to Clean Water campaign on hold Organizer says it’ll take ‘a miracle’ to reach 900,000 signatures. But the effort still moves forward, ‘no matter what’. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Déjà vu for Suncoast LGBTQ+ elders As recent progress is in full reversal, Pride Month reminds of hard-won rights. Read Article »
Harvard Can Wait (a Little Longer): Organizer Focuses on ‘Midterms on Our Terms’ in Florida SEE Alliance’s Zander Moricz shares personal story, why he’s staying in Sarasota through 2026. Read Article »
