This Week in Local Government On Monday, Kristi Noem will brief media in Sarasota on ICE achievements. On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss Read Article »
‘Walk in Our Shoes’ event this Friday marks two years since Breonte’s death Breonte Johnson-Davis died while in custody of Palmetto police. His mother keeps fighting for accountability and reform. Read Article »
Peace & Justice this Wednesday: Photographer Allan Mestel On Oct. 1 at 9 Tom spent the hour with Allan Mestel. Please listen in our archive. Allan is a local photographer and activist whose photos of Ukraine will be exhibited at Fogartyville starting Oct. 13. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport board will approve its 2026 budget. On Wednesday, City of Sarasota planners will review the third submittal of plans for the Adagio complex downtown. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: ICE detainers turn into labyrinth for immigrants, lawyers and families Paying bond does not guarantee freedom anymore. Read Article »
Uncertainty surrounds Florida’s open carry ruling Property owners can forbid firearms on their premises. Other details remain legally murky. Read Article »
Bradenton family struggles as father of two remains detained Denied access to life-saving medical care, mother pleads for her husband’s release. Read Article »
Sarasota County tries to get Hermitage fixed But – a year of repairs and going – the flood-damaged artist retreat could end up in the hands of the non-profit that runs it. Read Article »
Sarasota activists condemn ‘hostile takeover’ by charter schools A controversial new law could force most local elementary and middle schools to make space for for-profits. Read Article »
Fogartyville features Hat Man exhibit Oliver Dominguez not only paints hats. He actually makes them. Read Article »
Peak season: Sarasota County keeps a close eye on storm systems Emergency Management team urges to stay vigilant and prepared. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: She paid his bond. ICE took him Bradenton family’s saga shows how Florida jails fuel deportations. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss the future of the hurricane-damaged Hermitage artist retreat. It’s budget week: Manatee County, Sarasota County, and the City of Bradenton will adopt their 2025-26 tax rates and budgets. Read Article »