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 »
Board gives New College president more control over foundation It also overrides the concerns of its student and faculty trustees, adopting a new student code of conduct and core curriculum. Read Article »
New condo regulations kick in Jan. 1 Owners of units in aging buildings are facing a cost explosion. Read Article »
Manufacturer lays off 100-plus workers at Venice plant Despite rising demand for hurricane-proof windows, PGT Innovations cuts entire shift, without notice. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government It’s Thanksgiving week, with few public meetings. On Tuesday, the North Port Commission will discuss borrowing $64 million for Price Boulevard construction, and what topics to bring to the state legislature. Read Article »
Commissioners postpone transit service price hike Breeze OnDemand – which is seeing rising demand – needs more funding. Read Article »
Flooding and sewage spills put spotlight on wastewater system Taking care of Sarasota County’s sewage is an increasingly expensive task. Expect rates to go up. Read Article »
Housing project near Celery Fields hits hurdle Prodded by activist crowd, the Planning Commission votes a narrow ‘no’. Read Article »
Immigrants’ Stories Take Center Stage A Sarasota theater presents interviews with real-life people. Now they want to take the show to the community. Read Article »
Affordable housing panel presents policy recommendations, again The Sarasota County Commission has ignored most of them. Read Article »
New Sarasota County Commission sets different tone First day on the job for two, and two commissioners gone – and they already delivered some surprises. Read Article »