This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will discuss and vote on the four superintendent finalists. On Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council will discuss expansion plans by Presbyterian Retirement Communities west of downtown. Read Article »
Sarasota sends mixed message on transit fares Commissioners plan to double the price of a rideshare service, but make a well-traveled bus route fare-free. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss relocating the county administration center from downtown Bradenton to Lakewood Ranch. Read Article »
Climate change may mean it’s curtains for the Van Wezel Climatologist’s bottom line: Risk could be lowered with a ‘better located’ performing arts center. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College communications director avoided arrest for months It took five separate incidents for Piccolo to be identified. Read Article »
Here’s to You: Celebrating the life of Synia Carroll Loved ones gave a fond farewell to the jazz musician. Read Article »
Sarasota’s first veterans’ housing complex opens in Newtown City surplus land inventory played key role in this affordable-housing solution. Read Article »
Advocates urge to ‘Stop the Attack on Our Public Schools’ Support Our Schools forum discusses privatization, shrinking public school funds, and strategies moving forward. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Rising demand for mental health services strains resources State funding for school programs has gone up since the Parkland shooting, but so has the need. Read Article »
May Day brings anti-Trump protests to U.S. representatives’ offices At least nine demonstrations take place in and around Sarasota on May 1 and May 3. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the Van Wezel Purple Ribbon Committee will hear and discuss a report on how climate change may impact the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Read Article »
Commissioners unanimously approve road expansion in South County Sarasota County pays for a proposal that mainly benefits a Neal Communities development. It also scraps its own road plans. Read Article »
Pathway to a New American Future on Peace & Justice Wednesday at 9am This Wednesday morning April 30 at nine, Tom will talk to local author Seth Stottlemyer, author of Pathway To a New American Future: Our Best Chance for a National Reset. Read Article »