This Week in Local Government

In a joint meeting Friday, Sarasota county and city commissioners will discuss stormwater management, transit, parks, and Amendment 3. On Wednesday, city planners will hold pre-application conferences for the African American Cultural & Arts Center and for a workforce housing complex at Payne Park.

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Concrete crushing plant continues operating without an owner—or a permit

The owner dissolved US Recycling following allegations it violated the Clean Water Act.

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Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota’s property appraiser moves millions to support Byron Donalds

Bill Furst heads a PAC that is part of a national effort to fund pro-AI candidates.

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Zander Moricz speaks passionately into a microphone in front of demonstrators holding handwritten signs that read "protect trans lives," "protect public schools," and "students B4 politics."

Sarasota School Board limits student protests during school hours

The resolution passed 3-2 and also bars staff from supporting students’ organizing efforts.

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Putting the spotlight on Sarasota School Board candidates

We begin with District 1 and Jimmy Glover.

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An unseen person holding a digging fork and gesturing to a compost bin.

Eat local and compost non-profits merge to form Sunshine Community Harvest

The new group covers the complete food cycle, from seed to compost.

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Countless Poland Spring water bottles in a cooler with chunks of ice.

Want to reduce your environmental footprint? Ditch bottled water

Americans consume about 30 billion water bottles each year. Eventually, many end up in ‘Plastic Island’.

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Bradenton Times Podcast: Anthony Drake, Manatee County Commission Candidate

Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman talk with Anthony Drake about his campaign.

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This Week in Local Government

On Tuesday, Sarasota County Commissioners will discuss a settlement over a controversial land swap on Siesta Key; Manatee County Commissioners will discuss extending the contract of County Administrator Charlie Bishop. On Thursday at a land-use meeting, they will try to manage fast growth in the Parrish area.

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