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Many August votes will be final. Our reporter explains.

Campaign contributions are capped, but PACs can spend freely—and their negative campaigning is spreading to city politics.

The board strips the association of their seat and forms a mission-aligned replacement.

It’s budget time – expect cutbacks amid political uncertainty. This week, it’s the City of Sarasota, Sarasota School Board, Sarasota Public Hospital, and City of North Port’s turn to discuss and pass their 2027 budgets. On Wednesday, the New College Foundation will vote on dissolving the alumni association. 

The DeSantis-led initiative tries to rein in local spending.

A quarter will be “attainable.” But critics say people in the community won’t be able to afford it.

Construction of the Adagio would require demolition of the century-old building.

He says he is running because the city is not doing enough to support arts organizations.

Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley are joined by Dr. Sharon Jefferson and then by Cindy Spray to talk about their campaigns.

The lawsuit comes after Sarasota County blocked six of seven ‘Live Local’ affordable housing projects.

The city has received one data center application, and it would be included in the temporary freeze.

Robyn Marinelli, who is not seeking re-election, was the swing vote.