This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will discuss and vote on the four superintendent finalists. On Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council will discuss expansion plans by Presbyterian Retirement Communities west of downtown. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on a rezone for another big chunk of the Lakewood Ranch Southeast project. Read Article »
Trump’s handling of Ukraine prompts protest in North Port Some 5,000 Ukrainian-Americans live in Sarasota County’s biggest city. Many are disappointed by Steube and Trump. Read Article »
After epic flooding, Manatee County Commission tackles stormwater management Ahead of the workshop, a big developer blames the county. Read Article »
Deadline approaches for SBA disaster recovery loans Despite Musk and DOGE, the federal agency keeps going in Sarasota. Read Article »
‘Socratic Stage’ speaker calls on New College to reinstate gender studies Judith Butler says the government negates trans people’s existence. Read Article »
Sarasota protesters push back against federal cuts In two rallies, thousands made their frustrations known. Read Article »
Musk’s ‘workforce optimization’ causes confusion, job loss — on the Suncoast, too Fired research scientist calls the DOGE efforts indiscriminate and alarming. Read Article »
Peace & Justice: Chaos Comes Calling; then schools This Wednesday, February 19, at 9am, we’ll talk to Sasha Abramsky, author of Chaos Comes Calling: The Battle Against the Far Right Takeover of Small Town America. We’ll also talk to Carol Lerner of Support Our Schools! Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, Sarasota city commissioners will discuss the sale of a lot on Lido Beach to a private owner; on Read Article »
City board hears appeal against tallest tower project in Sarasota Neighbors of the 18-story North Palm Residences question the legality of its height and argue the tower is incompatible with the area. In vain. Read Article »
Sarasota County signals shift on new development In back-to-back unanimous decisions, commissioners block two major projects. Read Article »
There’s life after sprawl Surrounded by suburban Sarasota, Moore Bliss Farm promotes growing food and composting. Read Article »