Sarasota Dems Spirited by Primary Wins and Future Prospects Even still, the local party is eclipsed by Sarasota County Republicans’ in terms of registered voters Read Article »
Former Sarasota Memorial Counsel Comments on “Medical Freedom” Dan Bailey is optimistic about voters’ ability to pick the best candidates for the hospital board. Read Article »
Developer wants to build next to Celery Fields In an online workshop, callers let their discontent be known. Read Article »
Six candidates are in the running for Manatee County Commission, District 1 The Bradenton Times has the details. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report: May 15 – Philip Berrigan, then Jon Thaxton on Affordable Housing This Wednesday, May 15 at 9am, we’ll talk to Brad Wolf, editor of the new book A Ministry of Risk: Writings on Peace and Nonviolence by Philip Berrigan, peace activist and Catholic priest. Then Jon Thaxton talks about affordable housing. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the City of Sarasota Commission will discuss climate change vulnerability and canopy management in a workshop. On Tuesday, Read Article »
Race for District 3 Heats Up Thanks to Republican mudslinging over abortion and immigrants, it’s shaping up to become the most expensive commission race in Sarasota County’s history. Read Article »
Mosquito Control Prepares for Wet Season Among their chief concerns: Dengue and malaria. Read Article »
Sarasota truckers vote unanimously to join Teamsters union First order of bargaining: Save their jobs from outsourcing. Read Article »
Raucous ‘Home Rule’ rally draws hundreds to Anna Maria Island As Manatee County and Florida plot to disband island towns, opponents open a new battle line: The next elections. Read Article »
City commissioners allow developer to raze historic building But in the meantime, they try to find a way to move it elsewhere. Read Article »
Just weeks after threesome scandal, Bridget Ziegler flexes her political muscle again The school board passes her anti-LGBTQ resolution, despite their lawyer’s concerns. Read Article »