Sarasota Dems Spirited by Primary Wins and Future Prospects Even still, the local party is eclipsed by Sarasota County Republicans’ in terms of registered voters Read Article »
Sarasota Orchestra reaches out to Spanish-language audiences ‘Pedro y el Lobo’ features a local music teacher, chance to try instruments, and chat with musicians. Read Article »
Manatee County School Board: March 19 meeting notes This is a service provided by the League of Women Voters of Manatee County. Read Article »
Two Republicans voice need for criminal justice reform On WSLR’s Peace & Justice Report, a former state senator and the Sarasota Public Defender discuss prison dysfunction. Read Article »
New College Faculty Union Files Grievance Over Online Program The president of NCUFF elaborates. Read Article »
Mike Moran targets United Way County defunding prompts private donation to rescue 211 helpline. Read Article »
Bradenton Times exclusive: Manatee County contractor’s low-profile job mushrooms Staff approves Secure HR contract to grow 20-fold. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report: Insurance, criminal justice, transportation and housing affordability! This Wednesday, March 20 at 9am, we’ll talk to former FL Senator Jeff Brandes about his new Florida Policy Project working on housing affordability, insurance, transportation and criminal justice. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss funding for a 211 helpline that will shut down April 1, and Read Article »
New College professor explains the controversial online project he leads Faculty voted 25-1 to censure their college administration over the billionaire-led ‘Great Books’ program. Read Article »
Mote Marine helps farmers with ‘Aquaponics’ Ocean scientists teach landlubbers how to raise fish and veggies, all in one system. Read Article »
Public housing, density incentives, ‘Missing Middle’ City of Sarasota Commission candidates offer ideas to tackle affordable housing crisis. Read Article »
Fare-Free Program for Manatee Buses Gets Extension The program seems to be doing its job — increasing ridership. Read Article »