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 County strips builders of federal grant Three commissioners voted against the educational program, believing it to be in competition with public schools. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Trouble in Paradiso Developer shuts off irrigation to Wellen Park subdivision. Growing corporate power over homeowners reflects a Florida trend. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College missed marketing director’s exposure charges Human resources ran a state background search, but didn’t check local records. Read Article »
‘Citizens Protect the Ringling’ town hall draws big crowd Takeover by New College not a done deal, says former chair of the art museum’s foundation. Read Article »
Venice City Council wastes no time deciding how to fill vacant seat The developer-friendly majority opposes a special election. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, City of Sarasota commissioners will discuss an appeal against the Obsidian tower project. Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners will weigh an unsolicited proposal by a consortium of big developers to extend Manasota Beach Road. Read Article »
Witness speaks about FSU Student Union shooting ‘All of us…were united in fear and panic.’ Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College marketing director arrested Three incidents of exposure of sexual organs will go to trial next month. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College’s firing of Chinese professor triggers alarms It raises concerns about academic freedom, xenophobia and the direction of higher education in Florida. Read Article »
Wells Fargo union seeks support from customers Bradenton branch is among five in Florida that are unionized. Read Article »
Why did Farrell resign? WSLR News interviews the Venice council member and her colleague Ron Smith. Read Article »