Immigrant crackdown throws Bradenton family into distress Ramon Lopez talks to a sick mother of two who cannot work or take care of her children. Her husband is in ICE detention. Read Article »
New College has a student retention problem According to a new report, the school’s graduation rate is at 40%—an all-time low. Read Article »
Funding shift expected to produce cuts at public schools Two school board members share how state funding for private schools will impact Sarasota and Manatee students. Read Article »
County commission denies special exception for Old Miakka cell tower Residents urged them to reject the project. The commissioners listened. Read Article »
5/31 Talk of the Town: Future of Van Wezel, Ringling Museum On the May 31 edition of Talk of the Town with Carrie Seidman: what does the future hold for both Read Article »
Peace & Justice: The Evil of Banality this Wednesday, May 28 at 9am! This Wednesday, May 28 at 9am, Tom will talk to Elizabeth Minnich, author of The Evil of Banality – On the Life and Death Importance of Thinking. “People who are not thinking are capable of anything.” Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, an activist will hand the City of Sarasota 3,000 signatures to save the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Piccolo faces additional felony charges Two of the alleged offenses by the former New College communications director have been upgraded from misdemeanors. Read Article »
Alt Graduation celebrates New College graduates’ resilience The night before official commencement, students held their own ceremony. Read Article »
Virtual or in-person? Sarasota County Commission leans towards returning to in-person neighborhood workshops. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: NOAA cuts could threaten coastal health Florida’s economic health depends on the federal agency’s services. But NOAA is on the DOGE chopping block. Read Article »
Manatee County School Board abruptly fires superintendent Critics call out lack of transparency, possibly in violation of Sunshine Law. Read Article »
Florida legislators seek to ban bed tax use for tourism promotion Sarasota boosters fear collateral damage. Read Article »
