North Port college grad detained and mistreated, family says After wrong U-turn, Lulu Martinez ends up in a Texas detention center, facing deportation. Read Article »
Proposed Medicaid cuts jeopardize Floridians’ health — and jobs Rural areas would be hit especially hard, advocacy group says. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: City of Sarasota covers former commissioner’s legal fees Commissioners vote to fund Erik Arroyo’s defense against three ethics complaints. Read Article »
Old School Catalyst: New College shuts down on-campus childcare program Employers scramble to add childcare to benefits, but the public college seems headed in the opposite direction. Read Article »
Q&A: Rep. Max Frost After cruising to re-election, youngest member of U.S. Congress visits Sarasota. Read Article »
Lakewood Ranch Southeast gets county commission’s go-ahead 5,000 new homes may be added during worst real estate slump since at least 2008. Read Article »
Sarasota sends mixed message on transit fares Commissioners plan to double the price of a rideshare service, but make a well-traveled bus route fare-free. 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 »