Is Sarasota ready for the 2025 hurricane season? Stormwater system maintenance, county-city cooperation remain unresolved. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: NOAA cuts could threaten coastal health Florida’s economic health depends on the federal agency’s services. But NOAA is on the DOGE chopping block. Read Article »
Manatee County School Board abruptly fires superintendent Critics call out lack of transparency, possibly in violation of Sunshine Law. Read Article »
Florida legislators seek to ban bed tax use for tourism promotion Sarasota boosters fear collateral damage. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: ‘Survival budget’ in Sarasota rises 10% to $104,000 Half of all Suncoast households struggle to afford essentials. Read Article »
Sleeping on public land in Florida is banned now. So what’s the effect? Some expect cities and counties to care for homeless residents. Others say it punishes vulnerable people. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government The Sarasota County Commission has a busy week: On Tuesday, it will decide on a developer-requested change to conservation easements Read Article »
Committee leans toward replacing the Van Wezel Activist’s response: The historic performing arts hall is ‘iconic, perfectly sound, and very flood-proofable’. Read Article »
Politicians respond to Suncoast Searchlight’s special development district investigation Official advice: ‘Buyer beware’. CDDs have a purpose, but they’re easy for developers to exploit. Read Article »
Florida’s ‘Tidal Wave’ to be the model for nationwide mass deportation Gov. DeSantis proud the federal government plans to emulate the state’s approach. Read Article »
Suncoast researchers set sail for sea farms CC Reid discusses her mission to document Caribbean aquaculture. Read Article »
City commission says ‘no’ to Obsidian 2.0 Bay Plaza residents’ successful appeal puts a stop to the tall tower project. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Challenging developers comes at a rising cost Being heard in city hall and court takes expertise and a lot of dollars. Read Article »