Peace & Justice Sept 3 at 9am: One Stop Housing This Wednesday, September 3 at 9am, we’ll spend the hour talking to Mark Vengroff, the CEO of One Stop Housing. His company provides affordable workforce housing here and in Tennessee. Read Article »
Still waiting for FEMA assistance? Financial help may be held up by missed communications or a lack of documentation. Read Article »
What’s in your drinking water? In Manatee County, ‘forever chemicals’ were found in a greater-than-ideal concentration. But other chemicals are added to keep us safe. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will host a stormwater workshop. Read Article »
Bradenton banker rallies support for immigrants Junior Salazar uses protests, boycotts — and seeks dialogue with the other side. Read Article »
Makeover of Sarasota’s downtown master plan begins Step one: Picking a planner. One lobbyist is taking a high-profile role in the process. Read Article »
Massive Sarasota condo project faces opposition Florida’s Live Local Act may allow the developers to proceed regardless. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Developers exploit “Rent-a-Cow” loophole, costing counties millions The Greenbelt Law was meant to protect working farms. Now, developers use it to protect their profits. Read Article »
Sarasota hospital and nonprofits join forces to counter OB/GYN shortage Key is a new nurse-navigator program and hotline. Read Article »
Trump agenda brings hundreds of protesters to downtown, again U.S., rainbow and Ukrainian flags, homemade signs feature prominently at Five Points Park. Read Article »
PTSD, future flooding, and home price anxiety WSLR News catches up with a homeowner recovering from catastrophic Phillippi Creek flooding. Read Article »
It’s Friday. They gave you $50 and a bus pass. What now? Project 180 tries to make up the difference for thousands of released inmates. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, City of Sarasota commissioners will discuss a historical landmark designation for the Van Wezel. On Wednesday, city planners will weigh a proposal for a massive mixed-use building downtown. Read Article »