Hurricane Milton: Latest updates for Sarasota and Manatee Updated with storm surge information, sandbags available Tuesday morning, as well as shelter information for Sarasota County. Read Article »
Bradenton Times exclusive: Manatee County contractor’s low-profile job mushrooms Staff approves Secure HR contract to grow 20-fold. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report: Insurance, criminal justice, transportation and housing affordability! This Wednesday, March 20 at 9am, we’ll talk to former FL Senator Jeff Brandes about his new Florida Policy Project working on housing affordability, insurance, transportation and criminal justice. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss funding for a 211 helpline that will shut down April 1, and Read Article »
New College professor explains the controversial online project he leads Faculty voted 25-1 to censure their college administration over the billionaire-led ‘Great Books’ program. Read Article »
Mote Marine helps farmers with ‘Aquaponics’ Ocean scientists teach landlubbers how to raise fish and veggies, all in one system. Read Article »
Public housing, density incentives, ‘Missing Middle’ City of Sarasota Commission candidates offer ideas to tackle affordable housing crisis. Read Article »
Fare-Free Program for Manatee Buses Gets Extension The program seems to be doing its job — increasing ridership. Read Article »
County panel supports mixed-use plans for Sarasota Square Mall The developer makes no mention of affordable housing. Read Article »
Manatee County headed towards Emerson Point Preserve expansion This is expected to become the second and, so far, most expensive purchase using a new tax. Read Article »
Luxury developer seeks federal tax breaks But Payne Park near downtown Sarasota is not exactly known as a blighted area. What gives? Read Article »
Manasota group assembles 10-day anti-racism series As schools and businesses are forced to stop discussion, events mobilize hundreds. Read Article »
North Port may raze historical buildings at Warm Mineral Springs In the meantime, the city commission urges activists to find alternatives. Read Article »