Is Sarasota ready for the 2025 hurricane season? Stormwater system maintenance, county-city cooperation remain unresolved. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss relocating the county administration center from downtown Bradenton to Lakewood Ranch. Read Article »
Climate change may mean it’s curtains for the Van Wezel Climatologist’s bottom line: Risk could be lowered with a ‘better located’ performing arts center. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College communications director avoided arrest for months It took five separate incidents for Piccolo to be identified. Read Article »
Here’s to You: Celebrating the life of Synia Carroll Loved ones gave a fond farewell to the jazz musician. Read Article »
Sarasota’s first veterans’ housing complex opens in Newtown City surplus land inventory played key role in this affordable-housing solution. Read Article »
Advocates urge to ‘Stop the Attack on Our Public Schools’ Support Our Schools forum discusses privatization, shrinking public school funds, and strategies moving forward. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Rising demand for mental health services strains resources State funding for school programs has gone up since the Parkland shooting, but so has the need. Read Article »
May Day brings anti-Trump protests to U.S. representatives’ offices At least nine demonstrations take place in and around Sarasota on May 1 and May 3. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the Van Wezel Purple Ribbon Committee will hear and discuss a report on how climate change may impact the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Read Article »
Commissioners unanimously approve road expansion in South County Sarasota County pays for a proposal that mainly benefits a Neal Communities development. It also scraps its own road plans. Read Article »
Pathway to a New American Future on Peace & Justice Wednesday at 9am This Wednesday morning April 30 at nine, Tom will talk to local author Seth Stottlemyer, author of Pathway To a New American Future: Our Best Chance for a National Reset. Read Article »
Sarasota County strips builders of federal grant Three commissioners voted against the educational program, believing it to be in competition with public schools. Read Article »