Manatee state legislators open new front in Home Rule war At their annual meeting, they override local concerns over Port Authority change. Read Article »
Sarasota County commissioners propose new stormwater department Residents are “thrilled” at the commissioners’ vote, though some wish they’d taken action sooner. Read Article »
Manatee County raises impact fees Ignoring developer threats, county commissioners bump up infrastructure fees to recommended level. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: This DeSoto farm has avoided avian flu How? Sunlight keeps his chicken safe, says Grove Ladder Farm’s owner. Read Article »
What to know heading into hurricane season 2025 Official advice: update emergency plans and contacts, check insurance and pack disaster kits. Read Article »
6/07 Talk of the Town: Affordable Housing in Sarasota On the June 7 edition of “Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable” with Carrie Seidman: it’s a deep Read Article »
DeSantis property tax cuts get local pushback Real estate broker, county commissioner worry about funding for fire stations, police and schools. Read Article »
Manatee County Commissioner proposes hiring freeze The all-Republican commission commiserates about DOGE failure to shrink government, but does not vote on Bob McCann’s proposal. Read Article »
FPL requests largest base rate hike in Florida’s history The investor-owned monopoly argues consumers must bear the cost of rising power needs. Read Article »
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters prepare for 2025 storm season After bouncing back from firings, a flight engineer says the team is ready for any challenge. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss a temporary hiring freeze during an expected economic downturn. On Wednesday, City of Sarasota planners will review two big downtown projects. Read Article »
Is Sarasota ready for the 2025 hurricane season? Stormwater system maintenance, county-city cooperation remain unresolved. Read Article »
Bradenton moves to revamp wastewater system After outsourcing treatment plant operations, the city hopes federal funding will help fix its sewage spill issues. Read Article »