Clean water and reproductive rights petition drives are lagging
Organizers blame absence of allies, hot summer weather.
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Activist Calendar: August 18 – August 25
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Local mother Liz Barker announces campaign for Sarasota School Board
The race for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota School Board is already heating up. At least two candidates are currently seeking the job: incumbent Karen Rose and former school psychologist Liz Barker.
Venice neighbors raise $40,000 to take developer Pat Neal to court
After the city of Venice allowed Neal Communities to build on what was supposed to be a natural preserve, neighbors fired back by hiring a lawyer.
Federal lawsuit alleges censorship of academic freedom at New College
Students, faculty and friends of the New College of Florida have filed suit in Tallahassee federal court, saying that Senate Bill 266 violates freedom of speech.
New College Board of Trustees takes steps to abolish Gender Studies
Taking a significant step in their war against woke, the DeSantis-appointed members of the New College Board of Trustees moved towards making the first cut in the liberal arts college’s academic program, amid accusations of Sunshine Law violations.
New Leadership Institute office opens downtown with ties to Bridget Ziegler
Bridget Ziegler is both Chair of the Sarasota School Board and a salary-earning vice president of the conservative Liberty Institute. That institute opened an office on Main Street in Sarasota, and some protesters were there to point out what they see as a conflict of interests for Ziegler.
Builders aim to reduce wetland buffers in Manatee County
Rules to protect wetlands in Manatee County are on their way out if a local builder’s association gets it’s way—which would mean reducing buffers, risking the water quality and health of local wildlife.
Activist Calendar: August 11 – August 18
And now it’s your turn: here’s this week’s Activist Calendar.
Sarasota County Schools to review AP Psychology for “age appropriate” material
Florida schools are facing uncertainty after an educational publishing nonprofit warned that it’s AP Psychology course may violate Florida law—and now, school districts across the state are reacting differently.
Manatee County veteran’s housing project left in limbo
At a recent County Commission meeting, a complex deal haggled out to get hundreds of affordable apartments built for a vulnerable group of people hit a snag.
“New Music New College” suddenly canceled on 25 year anniversary
After 24 years, the interim president of New College shut down an experimental music program just as it was getting ready to start a new season. Without it, a central piece of experimental art in Sarasota is missing.
New College faculty union joins statewide lawsuit against Senate Bill 266
Yesterday, state faculty union UFF filed suit against Senate Bill 266, and the New College chapter has joined as a plaintiff.
