Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota County spending outpaces revenue growth As property values dip, Sheriff’s and other budget boosts will become unsustainable. Read Article »
‘Socratic Stage’ speaker calls on New College to reinstate gender studies Judith Butler says the government negates trans people’s existence. Read Article »
Sarasota protesters push back against federal cuts In two rallies, thousands made their frustrations known. Read Article »
Musk’s ‘workforce optimization’ causes confusion, job loss — on the Suncoast, too Fired research scientist calls the DOGE efforts indiscriminate and alarming. Read Article »
Peace & Justice: Chaos Comes Calling; then schools This Wednesday, February 19, at 9am, we’ll talk to Sasha Abramsky, author of Chaos Comes Calling: The Battle Against the Far Right Takeover of Small Town America. We’ll also talk to Carol Lerner of Support Our Schools! Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, Sarasota city commissioners will discuss the sale of a lot on Lido Beach to a private owner; on Read Article »
City board hears appeal against tallest tower project in Sarasota Neighbors of the 18-story North Palm Residences question the legality of its height and argue the tower is incompatible with the area. In vain. Read Article »
Sarasota County signals shift on new development In back-to-back unanimous decisions, commissioners block two major projects. Read Article »
There’s life after sprawl Surrounded by suburban Sarasota, Moore Bliss Farm promotes growing food and composting. Read Article »
Sarasota County commissioners stop development near Celery Fields The commission unanimously sided against high-profile suburban projects twice in two days. Read Article »
Performing Arts Center plans shift north, cost rises The new $407m price tag does not include a grass-covered ‘parking hump’ in The Bay park. Read Article »
Florida Senate bill could end development-funded public art One Sarasota legislator says she will neither sponsor nor vote for it. Read Article »
Hundreds walk in Sarasota pro-immigrant protest ‘We’re supporting those that come here to do the jobs that most Americans don’t want to do.’ Read Article »