This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss state pre-emption, land purchase from Mixon Fruit Farm, and new rules to ride bicycles, and appoint the members of a newly created local DOGE task force. Read Article »
Mural Honors Legacy of Sarasota Pioneers The artist of the next mural in the series has yet to be chosen. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota County Public Works director will host a press conference to give an update on stormwater efforts. The same day, the Purple Ribbon Committee will make its final recommendation for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Read Article »
Trustees approve New College Foundation’s finances Despite questions about transparency and threat of lawsuit, the board gives unanimous go-ahead. Read Article »
Court hearings approach for North Port college grad detained in Texas Meanwhile, traffic charges at home pile up for Maria ‘Lulu’ Martinez. Read Article »
How to prepare parks and gardens for coastal flooding Bay park’s expert explains ‘right plants in the right place’ approach. Read Article »
6/28 Talk of the Town: Future of the Arts in Sarasota On the June 28 edition of “Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable” with Carrie Seidman: with funding cuts Read Article »
Sarasota School District announces hiring freeze Faced with shrinking enrollment, behavior coach, career advisor and substitute teacher positions will go unfilled. Read Article »
Manatee County Commission blocks Pat Neal project SimplyDwell, trying to offer less expensive housing, wanted to build in wetlands. Read Article »
Sarasota League of Women Voters stages rally amid ‘constitutional crisis’ The non-partisan group says it reacts to voting rights restrictions and executive overreach. Read Article »
The Great Florida Cattle Drive returns this January Sarasota rider says this is an opportunity to ‘see a Florida that’s disappearing’. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Thursday, the New College Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-26 budget and New College Foundation finances. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report, Wednesday, June 25: How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism This Wednesday, June 25 at 9am, Tom will talk to Craig Johnson, the author of the book How to Talk to your Son about Fascism, a practical guide for parents, carers, and others with young men in their lives. Read Article »