Nathan J. Robinson on Peace & Justice this Wednesday February 18! This Wednesday Tom’s guest will be Nathan J. Robinson. Nathan is the founder and editor-in-chief of Current Affairs, “A Magazine of Politics and Culture.” He will be the featured speaker at our Rooted in Community celebration this February 28. Read Article »
200 attend Five Points Park vigil honoring Alex Pretti ICE agents’ killing of the nurse in Minneapolis mobilizes fellow nurses and unions in Florida. Read Article »
IMPACT100 SRQ Awards $108K Grant to WSLR+Fogartyville The 864 voting members of local collective giving organization Impact100 SRQ on Jan. 20 awarded one of eight $108K transformational Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on whether to allow 2,400 acres of rural land to be rezoned Read Article »
Ringling College board picks new president After 26 years under Larry Thompson’s leadership, the art and design school welcomes Davis Schneiderman as his successor. Read Article »
Van Wezel grandson explains why he now endorses a new performing arts center The family, once staunchly opposed, supports the SPAC following a rework of their proposal. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota mayor veers into First Amendment territory by cutting off speakers Multiple times at the January 5 commission meeting, Debbie Trice interrupted speakers, citing ‘personal attacks.’ Read Article »
Amaryllis Park neighborhood association embraces restorative justice At their January meeting, the focus was on crime – and on how to produce better outcomes for the community. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota woman defrauded as immigration scams rise nationwide Fraudsters prey on vulnerable people’s urgent needs. Remember: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Read Article »
The Detail: Tom Edwards Cathy Antunes interviews the Sarasota School Board member, after local Republicans call on Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove him from office. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Port Manatee and the Cruise Ship Hub Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley discuss the potential removal of SeaPort Manatee from county oversight and more. Read Article »
Locals oppose Sunshine Skyway cruise port plans Seattle-based SSA Marine’s proposal ‘would ruin this island,’ says one resident. Read Article »
Sarasota School Board narrowly adopts Bridget Ziegler’s ICE resolution The move won’t change much, but public comment was abundant—and highly critical. Read Article »