Immigrant crackdown throws Bradenton family into distress Ramon Lopez talks to a sick mother of two who cannot work or take care of her children. Her husband is in ICE detention. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Wednesday April 16 at 9: Is It Racist? Is It Sexist? This Wednesday at 9am on the Peace & Justice Report, Tom will talk to Betsy Leondar-Wright, co-author of Is It Racist? Is It Sexist? Her book is a study of how red and blue white people disagree, and offers a better method of making judgement calls. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the City of Sarasota Commission will discuss economic development strategies, and the Purple Ribbon Committee will discuss the future of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. Read Article »
Sarasota County launches $6.5m buyout program for flooded homes Most of the depopulation expected along South County rivers, for now. Read Article »
Sarasota County will help big development with roads Commission votes to contribute $14 million, land access to extend Bee Ridge Road. Hi Hat Ranch is the main beneficiary. Read Article »
Advisory board, commissioner press for affordable housing funding Sarasota County’s trust fund for land purchases needs a recurring source, Jon Thaxton says. Read Article »
Venice Council member resigns Joan Farrell says she is frustrated with the ‘Neal-loving city council majority’. Read Article »
‘Cowpoke correspondent’ discusses the Great Florida Cattle Drive Isaac Eger: ‘It was just Florida as it’s meant to be.’ Read Article »
Sarasota schools to end mental health program Disappearance of therapists from schools worries parents, advocates, and at least one board member. Read Article »
Nationwide ‘Hands-Off’ protest draws thousands in Sarasota Of six in the region, the bayfront demonstration was the largest. Read Article »
Venice city council weighs appeal against Neal shopping center Recently elected development skeptics make the outcome uncertain. Read Article »
USF Sarasota faculty fear a New College takeover USF Sarasota-Manatee administrators say nothing is imminent. But one professor expresses her concern. Read Article »
New College postpones controversial speaker’s ‘Socratic Stage’ appearance College blames logistics, ‘media climate’. Russell Brand prompted protest and apparent distancing by the Sarasota Film Festival. Read Article »
