This Week in Local Government Some of the meetings will likely be postponed, due to Hurricane Milton. Read Article »
Doctors Explain Wide-reaching Effects of Anti-abortion Legislation Two OB/GYNs – one local, one from Idaho – describe medical exodus, packed practice schedules, and other ripple effects. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report: Uniting Palestine and Israel This Wednesday, March 27 at 9am, we’ll interview two of the leaders of ROOTS, Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noon A’wad. Roots is fostering a grassroots movement of understanding, nonviolence, and transformation among Israelis and Palestinians. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the City of Venice Council will meet with the lawyers of Neal Development, after the company sued the Read Article »
Bank employees in Bradenton ready to unionize If the Wells Fargo branch office vote passes, they would be among the first bankers nationwide to join a union. Read Article »
Sarasota County will spend $300m-plus to bring more Peace River water In contrast to the City of Sarasota, re-use of treatment plant water is not being considered. Read Article »
Park privatization proposal draws protest At a small rally outside Sarasota City Hall, neighborhood organizers ask to stop Ken Thompson Park project. Read Article »
Sarasota Orchestra reaches out to Spanish-language audiences ‘Pedro y el Lobo’ features a local music teacher, chance to try instruments, and chat with musicians. Read Article »
Manatee County School Board: March 19 meeting notes This is a service provided by the League of Women Voters of Manatee County. Read Article »
Two Republicans voice need for criminal justice reform On WSLR’s Peace & Justice Report, a former state senator and the Sarasota Public Defender discuss prison dysfunction. Read Article »
New College Faculty Union Files Grievance Over Online Program The president of NCUFF elaborates. Read Article »
Mike Moran targets United Way County defunding prompts private donation to rescue 211 helpline. Read Article »
Bradenton Times exclusive: Manatee County contractor’s low-profile job mushrooms Staff approves Secure HR contract to grow 20-fold. Read Article »