Manatee state legislators open new front in Home Rule war At their annual meeting, they override local concerns over Port Authority change. Read Article »
Kristi Noem makes quick stop in Bradenton to tout ‘bad guy’ arrests The Homeland Security Secretary lauds Florida law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE, says driving without license is a crime. Read Article »
No Kings 2.0 brings thousands to Sarasota’s streets People of all ages, unicorns and Corgis express dissatisfaction with the Trump administration. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Schools of Hope and Manatee County School District Coming up this Sunday: Manatee School Board member Heather Felton joins Mitch Maley to discuss what the district gets right and where they fall short. Read Article »
Suncoast Polytech consolidation proposal invites backlash Sarasota superintendent gets booed while pitching plan to move Polytech students to Brookside Middle. Read Article »
County commission denies homebuilder’s Celery Fields plans Texas-based DR Horton scaled down their initial proposal. The commission rejected them again. Read Article »
City commissioners move on special taxing districts to fund undergrounding Sarasota wants to bury power lines on barrier islands flooded during last year’s storms. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, Kristi Noem will brief media in Sarasota on ICE achievements. On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss Read Article »
Bradenton father of two returns home from ICE detention Eddy Macario reunites with his family. But his wife Benita remains seriously ill. Read Article »
Sarasota City set to approve funding for next round of Bay park improvements The next phases of development include a makeover of the 10th Street Boat Ramp. Read Article »
Manatee County panel approves expanded public use of land near Lakewood Ranch Meanwhile, the planning commission postponed discussion of letting people live in RVs at mobile home parks. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: When you got to go… don’t go to Sarasota City Hall The historic building’s bathrooms have been closed for months, undergoing $1.2m renovations. Read Article »