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 »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss an appeal to the Obsidian tower project. Read Article »
Palestine and Gaza on Peace & Justice this Wednesday, May 14 at 9am. This Wednesday, May 14 at 9am, Tom will talk to Susanne Hoder of Partners for Palestine and Alicia Koutsoulieris of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Florida. We’ll talk about the history of Palestine and the current situation in the West Bank and Gaza. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: How corporate-run ‘governments’ profit from their residents ‘Community Development Districts’ have mushroomed on the Suncoast. Read Article »
‘Operation Tidal Wave’ apprehends more than 1,000 immigrants across Florida Only 63% of those detained have criminal records, according to ICE. Read Article »
Proposed Medicaid cuts jeopardize Floridians’ health — and jobs Rural areas would be hit especially hard, advocacy group says. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: City of Sarasota covers former commissioner’s legal fees Commissioners vote to fund Erik Arroyo’s defense against three ethics complaints. Read Article »
Old School Catalyst: New College shuts down on-campus childcare program Employers scramble to add childcare to benefits, but the public college seems headed in the opposite direction. Read Article »
Q&A: Rep. Max Frost After cruising to re-election, youngest member of U.S. Congress visits Sarasota. Read Article »
Lakewood Ranch Southeast gets county commission’s go-ahead 5,000 new homes may be added during worst real estate slump since at least 2008. 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 »