Former Booker Elementary students and teachers reflect on 9-11 25 years later, we hear from those who were next to George W. Bush when he received the news. Read Article »
Sarasota Democratic Party chair reacts to primaries David Dean talks with WSLR’s Ramon Lopez about recent wins and coming challenges. Read Article »
New Sarasota County Administration Center opens its doors The $100 million move from downtown draws both praise and criticism. Read Article »
Local activist files IRS complaint against non-profit The outfit with a Wyoming address acted like a PAC in Sarasota races. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday morning, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the $90m Sarasota County Administration Center. The same day, the County Commission is expected to approve $30 million worth of flood resilience projects. Read Article »
After upset win, Jim DeNiro is looking to next steps The retired cop faces a residency challenge and Democrat Julie London. Read Article »
Luxury condo was built where it’s not supposed to be Now the City of Sarasota has to figure out what to do with Villa Ballada. Read Article »
Jimmy Glover celebrates strong primary performance The D1 Sarasota School Board candidate will face Heidi Brandt in a Nov. 3 runoff. Read Article »
Matt Montavon wins Congressional District 17 primary Democratic voters chose him over Allen Spence to oppose incumbent Greg Steube this November. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Tens of thousands swept into Florida’s immigration dragnet Law enforcement is surveilling grandmothers, landscapers and even kids. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: August primary results Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman talk outcomes and implications of Tuesday’s races. Read Article »
Obsidian developer sues city, opponents over rejection Sarasota has sent the project back to the drawing board repeatedly. Read Article »
How an ineligible candidate almost appeared on the ballot in Sarasota The would-be city commissioner withdrew from the race early. But an error allowing her to run nearly went unnoticed. Read Article »