This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss state pre-emption, land purchase from Mixon Fruit Farm, and new rules to ride bicycles, and appoint the members of a newly created local DOGE task force. Read Article »
Sarasota County redirects tourism marketing money to fund sports arena construction In a unanimous vote, county commissioners take a $20 million step towards building an indoor sports venue at Benderson Park. Read Article »
Flood ‘czar’ takes the helm of Sarasota’s new stormwater department Skipping a full search process, the county finds the right man less than a week after creating the department. Read Article »
Developer wants to build an 18-story condo tower in 10-story zone Florida Live Local Act may cut out the city commission from a final say on the Adagio. Read Article »
Sarasota City Commission starts over hiring process for next city manager First order: Searching for a search firm. Read Article »
Immigration information this Wednesday July 9 on Peace & Justice This Wednesday, July 9 at 9am, Tom will talk to Maria Lara, President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in Charlotte Harbor and a member of the Immigration Justice Coalition of Southwest Florida. Read Article »
Where Sarasota Learns to Speak Up WSLR+Fogartyville is a training ground for young creatives, emerging journalists, and anyone ready to find their voice Read Article »
Parents Identify Critical Needs in Vision for Newtown Family Center List includes access to healthcare, healthy food, childcare, transportation, youth activities Read Article »
Mobile Freedom School Brings History to Life Manasota ASALH expands its reach to students this summer Read Article »
Opinion: Let Us Strive to Make Sarasota a Paradise for All Who Call It Home We can build a more inclusive and equitable local society Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss funding for an indoor sports arena at Benderson Park. On Read Article »
PUBLIC NOTICE: WSLR Board of Director voting on proposed Bylaw Changes at July 21 Meeting PUBLIC NOTICE: WSLR Board of Director voting on proposed Bylaw Changes at July 21 Meeting Read Article »
Tougher times ahead for MCR Health, as Trump signs off on Medicaid cuts Outlook uncertain for 100,000 low-income patients who rely on this struggling non-profit. Read Article »