Peace & Justice Sept 3 at 9am: One Stop Housing This Wednesday, September 3 at 9am, we’ll spend the hour talking to Mark Vengroff, the CEO of One Stop Housing. His company provides affordable workforce housing here and in Tennessee. Read Article »
Florida legislators seek to ban bed tax use for tourism promotion Sarasota boosters fear collateral damage. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: ‘Survival budget’ in Sarasota rises 10% to $104,000 Half of all Suncoast households struggle to afford essentials. Read Article »
Sleeping on public land in Florida is banned now. So what’s the effect? Some expect cities and counties to care for homeless residents. Others say it punishes vulnerable people. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government The Sarasota County Commission has a busy week: On Tuesday, it will decide on a developer-requested change to conservation easements Read Article »
Committee leans toward replacing the Van Wezel Activist’s response: The historic performing arts hall is ‘iconic, perfectly sound, and very flood-proofable’. Read Article »
Politicians respond to Suncoast Searchlight’s special development district investigation Official advice: ‘Buyer beware’. CDDs have a purpose, but they’re easy for developers to exploit. Read Article »
Florida’s ‘Tidal Wave’ to be the model for nationwide mass deportation Gov. DeSantis proud the federal government plans to emulate the state’s approach. Read Article »
Suncoast researchers set sail for sea farms CC Reid discusses her mission to document Caribbean aquaculture. Read Article »
City commission says ‘no’ to Obsidian 2.0 Bay Plaza residents’ successful appeal puts a stop to the tall tower project. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Challenging developers comes at a rising cost Being heard in city hall and court takes expertise and a lot of dollars. Read Article »
Venice City Council appoints Joan Farrell’s successor Lloyd Weed, the only candidate nominated to fill the vacant seat, was sworn in Tuesday. Read Article »
‘On the Road’ town hall draws over 1,000 in Sarasota Our reporter gauges attenders’ responses. Read Article »