Lulu Martinez recounts her walk to freedom after weeks of ICE detention The recent college grad from North Port shares what it was like to cross the bridge to Mexico. Read Article »
‘Good Trouble’ protest honors John Lewis’s memory Loudest and most visible at the Bayfront rally in Sarasota: A group of veterans, complete with drums and big flags. Read Article »
Will Florida’s pavement art crackdown affect Sarasota’s rainbow crosswalk? Probably not, as it’s not on a state road. But others like it may be gone soon — at least one already is. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota pastor promotes ‘spiritual warfare’ rhetoric Brian Gibbs, a friend of Congressman Greg Steube, has been rallying his small congregation against America’s ‘enemies.’ Read Article »
Upcoming protest and vigil honor Tampa ice cream shop owner killed in West Bank Community organizers want to remember Saif Musallet, hope politicians will get off the fence. Read Article »
Floridians expected to lose insurance, as Trump’s budget slashes Medicaid and AHCA Across the state, millions rely on Obamacare and Medicaid. Patients—and hospitals—are likely to struggle. Read Article »
New College presents updated campus master plan ‘Freedom Institute’ moves north, right on water; dense student housing planned for Bayshore Campus. Read Article »
Sarasota airport’s longtime director passes the torch Paul Hoback will have to manage fast growth. He may also deal with the New College land issue – or not. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Gambling dens prey on low-income customers Just 18 inspectors try to rein in hundreds of illegal businesses in Florida. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, New College will present its updated campus master plan. On Wednesday, Sarasota city planners will review the ‘Saravela’ twin tower project. Read Article »
Committee’s recommendation: Keep the Van Wezel running, but just for now City-appointed climate and preservation experts have made their decision regarding the fate of the ‘purple people-seater.’ Read Article »
North Port city commission explores public-private funding partnerships The move comes amid slowing property tax growth, and after voters said ‘no’ to additional borrowing. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: County public works director defends 2024 storm prep and response Suncoast Searchlight and Florida Trident address Spencer Anderson’s claims. Read Article »