Sarasota School Board set to ‘reimagine,’ not close, Wilkinson Elementary The about-face comes amid privatization and a new Florida law that makes the future of low-enrollment schools uncertain. Read Article »
6/21 Talk of the Town: Immigration and Stepped Up Deportation On the June 21 edition of “Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable” with Carrie Seidman: it’s a timely Read Article »
Florida Legislature approves budget—without property tax cuts Also absent from next year’s budget: Money for New College takeovers, and for land preservation. Read Article »
‘No Kings’ turns into Sarasota’s biggest protest so far this year Speaker reminds the up to 8,000 that protest is just the first step toward change. Read Article »
Immigrants’ rights protest in Bradenton followed by airport picket Organizer Junior Salazar discusses the goals of demonstrations. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Dancers flee Sarasota Ballet, citing toxic culture Eighteen – nearly half, including its top two female principals – are quitting. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government As the City of Venice is expected to dip into reserves, the city council will hold budget workshops on Thursday and Friday. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Florida Highway Patrol taps private surveillance for immigrant searches State troopers use Flock license plate screening during Operation Tidal Wave. Read Article »
Sarasota activist shares insights of L.A. protests Sarah Parker speaks about her experience on the ground in L.A. and her expectations for upcoming local demonstrations. Read Article »
Saturday is Bradenton Nine Devils night Historical marker, throwback jerseys honor segregation-era Negro League team. Read Article »
Sarasota gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth early Organizers hope to welcome folks from beyond Newtown at the festivities. Read Article »
North Port college grad detained and mistreated, family says After wrong U-turn, Lulu Martinez ends up in a Texas detention center, facing deportation. Read Article »
Immigrant rights protests coming to Tampa, Bradenton Organizer: ‘I want immigration reform. I want people who deserve to be here, to stay here.’ Read Article »
