This Week in Local Government The Manatee County Commission could continue discussion of a building moratorium this Tuesday. In a workshop on Tuesday, the Sarasota Read Article »
This may well be the highest-profile school board race in the nation Two are challenging Tom Edwards on August 20. Read Article »
Rosemary group hosts forum for city commission candidates Three of them are going head-to-head-to-head this Tuesday. Read Article »
Debby’s floods make political ripples Local politicians are asking for investigations, some want a building stop. Read Article »
How the water got stuck at Calusa Lakes While homes did not get flooded, the streets were. And now residents are waiting for answers. Read Article »
Bradenton Times: Lake Manatee flooding angers residents County’s ‘strategic release’ and spotty communications leave unanswered questions. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, Sarasota City Commissioners will discuss how to replace retiring City Attorney Bob Fournier. On Tuesday, the Manatee County Read Article »
Peace & Justice August 14: Christian Nationalism This Wednesday, August 14 at 9am, we’ll talk to Matthew Taylor, author of The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy. Read Article »
Siesta Crossing Redevelopment clears major hurdle This, despite the fact that only 10% of the proposed housing might be ‘attainable’. Read Article »
Debby Puts Cars Underwater Vehicle damage may be on par with damage to buildings caused by the tropical storm’s flooding. Read Article »
Enrollment Drop surprises Ringling College administrators The art school’s president puts the blame squarely on Florida’s culture wars. Read Article »
New ACLU director lays out priorites In WSLR interview, Bacardi Jackson says we are living ‘in a time of fear’. Read Article »