Superintendent presents plan to keep for-profit operators out of Sarasota schools Terry Conner is trying to make public schools more competitive. School board members seem ready to approve his plan this Friday. Read Article »
Betty Osceola updates Sarasota church on campaign against Alligator Alcatraz The Miccosukee leader is a plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking to shut down the Everglades immigrant detention camp. Read Article »
Sarasota County agrees to reimburse Hermitage repairs, not sell the land it’s on The commissioners’ decision was unanimous. Now it’s up to the artist retreat’s board of trustees. Read Article »
Tallevast, Part 1: A history of living on contaminated land WSLR produces a three-part report on how a grassroots group demands accountability from Lockheed Martin. Read Article »
Environmental Lawyer’s Analysis Makes Case for Repeal of SB 180 The new state law limits local governments’ ability to implement resilience measures in flood-damaged areas. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Kirk highway, illegal casinos, the new CBS News editor Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman also discuss Trump’s politically charged speech to Navy soldiers. Coming up this Sunday. Read Article »
Sarasota School Board set to ‘reimagine,’ not close, Wilkinson Elementary The about-face comes amid privatization and a new Florida law that makes the future of low-enrollment schools uncertain. Read Article »
School board candidate Jimmy Glover aims to ‘end culture wars’ The public school advocate is running for Bridget Ziegler’s seat. Read Article »
Bay park picks restauranteur for prime waterfront spot The Pachota family’s Venice Pier Group operates Fin’s and Sharky’s on the Pier. Read Article »
County commissioner pledges to rectify Sarasota’s stormwater ‘sins of the past’ Mark Smith at a community meeting: ‘This will take time, but we’re starting to see results’. Read Article »
Voter-Approved Preserves and Parks Will Be on the November ‘26 Ballot In a year, voters will have the opportunity to extend parkland protection programs. Read Article »
Architect of Holocaust indemnification speaks in Sarasota In an interview with WSLR, Stuart Eizenstat talks about muscular response to tyrants, the ‘disruptor in chief’, and Carter’s achievements. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Hostile Takeover Charter operator files to occupy three Sarasota schools. Read Article »