Dismissal of Booker football coach continues recent instability A new principal has to deal with the end of Carlos Woods’ leadership, just before the start of the 2026 season. Read Article »
What is a PAC? Our reporter explains how they work, and the growing role these campaign vehicles play in local elections. Read Article »
Sarasota schools consider raising meal prices Budget crunch also prompts other proposals: higher athletic fees and charging more for community use of school space. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Lawmakers hollowed out home rule. Do voters care? Report examines local lawmakers’ voting records on state preemption. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the budget-pressed Sarasota School Board will discuss raising revenues, and the City of Sarasota Historic Preservation Board will get an update on the appeal to a luxury developer’s plan to tear down US Garage. Read Article »
Democratic fundraising arm considers local congressional district to be ‘in play’ The gerrymandered District 16 now includes Manatee, DeSoto, Hardee and parts of Polk, Sarasota and – most importantly – Pinellas County. Read Article »
District 16 congressional race: Eddie Pope The ‘DC outsider’ is up against Sydney Gruters and Eddie Speir in the Republican primary. Read Article »
District 16 congressional race: Kelly Kirschner The former Sarasota city commissioner and mayor is one of five Democrats running in the August primary. Read Article »
‘Fish Kill’ blends local fact and fiction In Mitch Maley’s satirical whodunit, the lines between Mullet County and Manatee County blur. Read Article »
Palmetto resident’s wartime Jeep makes rounds at area events He can drive it on Florida roads, but the heavy machine gun is not operable. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Chantal Wilford and Jonathan Mullis, Manatee School Board candidates Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley are joined by Chantal Wilford and then by Jonathan Mullis to talk about their campaigns. Read Article »
County Commission puts freeze on data center projects Sarasota joins at least 15 Florida counties pursuing moratoriums. Read Article »
Old Miakka resident challenges stormwater fees Rural residents pay ‘impervious surface’ fees, even though little or no rainwater ends up in the county system. Read Article »