Sarasota County Commission reverses vote to charge schools for tax collections This, after $2 million in withheld fees prompted Sarasota Schools to sue Mike Moran’s office. Read Article »
New operator takes over controversial concrete crushing plant But Central Sarasota Recycling is operating without a permit, state officials say. Read Article »
Sarasota churches spotlight youth mental health crisis SURE’s annual Nehemiah Action puts officials and candidates in the hot seat. Read Article »
Sarasota County launches affordable lawyer program SkylawSRQ connects potential clients to attorneys. Read Article »
Harmony in divided times Gulf Coast Community Choir embraces diversity, helps other groups. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Wednesday at 9 – the War with Iran This Wednesday, April 29 at 9am, Tom’s guests will be Gene Jones of the Florida Veterans for Common Sense, and Read Article »
WSLR Board Meeting Set for April 27 Monthly meeting will cover financial updates, 1st quarter strategic priorities, and organizational planning Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the City of Venice Council will discuss creation of a “Grand Oaks Community Development District”, and the Manatee School Board will discuss community feedback on changed start times. Read Article »
Six petitioners challenge New College’s campus master plan Alleging lack of process, neighbors respond to tree cutting and air quality concerns. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Red tide turning point? Mitigation research is blooming in Sarasota. Read Article »
Regional survey ranks community’s top concerns The scan puts affordable housing at the top — and detects a lack of belonging. Read Article »
‘Bending the Arc’ teaches Suncoast students civil rights history – on location 20 Sarasota and Manatee high schoolers went to Alabama for a lived experience of history. Read Article »