What will Urban Meyer bring to the New College Board of Trustees? A culture war crusader is out, and the football coach is in. Read Article »
Climate conference offers adaptation strategies The Climate Adaptation Center event focuses on biodiversity, science and emerging technologies. Read Article »
The structure that put Sarasota on the treetop map needs an update Pioneer ‘arbornaut’ Meg Lowman seeks to raise $50,000 for the Myakka Canopy Walkway. Read Article »
Sarasota clerics pray and protest outside Alligator Alcatraz A busload of demonstrators voiced their outrage at the treatment of immigrants. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report, Nov. 12: Genocide Bad! On Wednesday, November 12 at 9am, Tom’s guests were Sim Kern and Bryan Ellis. Sim is the author of the new book Genocide Bad – Notes on Palestine, Jewish History, and Collective Liberation. Please listen in the WSLR archives. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Thursday, the Sarasota Legislative Delegation will hold its annual meeting in Venice, ahead of the 2026 session. The Manatee County Planning Commission will discuss Lennar Homes’ plan to build more than 2,000 homes on agricultural land in Parrish. Read Article »
Manatee County approves two more community development districts New buyers increasingly have little choice but to live in these developer-controlled districts. Read Article »
DOGE audit makes New College look bad And recent trends on the campus don’t make it look any better, critics say. Two close observers believe the small school should not be a standalone. Read Article »
Sarasota takes steps to extend funding for land protection Voters will be asked in 2026 whether they will give program at least another three years. Read Article »
Superintendent presents plan to keep for-profit operators out of Sarasota schools Terry Conner is trying to make public schools more competitive. School board members seem ready to approve his plan this Friday. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: ‘Schools of Hope’ eye underused public schools. But charters have empty seats, too Occupancy at Sarasota charter schools is as low as in public schools. Read Article »
Publix’ open carry decision invites criticism At least 8,000 customers don’t think it makes shopping a pleasure. Read Article »
Manatee County: Make ‘affordable housing’ accessible to working people A proposal before the commission Thursday would remove bonuses for projects too close to market rate. Read Article »