This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will discuss and vote on the four superintendent finalists. On Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council will discuss expansion plans by Presbyterian Retirement Communities west of downtown. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Wednesday April 2 at 9am: CANADA! This Wednesday on the 9am Peace & Justice Report we’ll talk about Canada. Our guest will be Colin Robertson, a former Canadian diplomat, and Vice President and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government Tuesday, Manatee County commissioners will discuss ending fluoride in drinking water, homeless services, and re-writing the comprehensive plan. Read Article »
Van Wezel panel has a good look at the elephant in the room Climate change will require substantial investment to save the historic structure. Read Article »
Twin-tower projects in downtown contribute to race for height Commission approves Hyatt Regency Sarasota replacement. Meanwhile, the Mira Mar developers want to build higher than zoning allows. Read Article »
‘Women of Resistance’ move from canvas to stage Originally a series of paintings, the WWII-inspired idea transforms to dance. Read Article »
County wants to return stormwater management to City of Sarasota The move comes after 27 years and catastrophic flooding along Phillippi Creek. Read Article »
Manatee homeowners’ association uproots microforest The previous board wanted the arboretum. The newly-elected one does not. Read Article »
Farmworker group seeks new allies Amid tough political climate, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers tours Florida cities. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government At a joint meeting Friday, Sarasota County will ask the city to take over stormwater management in its territory, including for Phillippi Creek. Read Article »
‘Border czar’ explains his hard line on immigration At New College event, Republican panelists say Republican legislators, judges must fall in line with executive. Read Article »
Protesters have pro-immigrant message to pro-deportation panelists One demonstrator explains why New College students’ involvement seems sparse. Read Article »
Empowering, entertaining, effervescent: R.I.P. Synia Carroll The Sarasota jazz singer left a career as a schoolteacher. Read Article »