Going against recommendation, Sarasota County Commission grants Lakewood Ranch rezones Previous decisions forced their hand, one county commissioner says. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Mark Davis, Florida congressional candidate Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley talk with Mark Davis about his campaign. Read Article »
Planning commission slams brakes on Lakewood Ranch Southeast The 5,000-acre development plan looked like a done deal, but last week, it hit a roadblock. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee see surge in population at risk of homelessness Rising cost of living prompts more people to seek support, to stay off the streets. Read Article »
Angie Nixon won, but not in Sarasota The US Senate candidate lost Sarasota by one of the largest margins in the state. WSLR gauges local Democrats’ reactions to her landslide win. Read Article »
Sarasota voters change direction of the school board But – ending culture wars aside – what’s next for the newly liberal board? Read Article »
Sarasota Democratic Party chair reacts to primaries David Dean talks with WSLR’s Ramon Lopez about recent wins and coming challenges. Read Article »
New Sarasota County Administration Center opens its doors The $100 million move from downtown draws both praise and criticism. Read Article »
Local activist files IRS complaint against non-profit The outfit with a Wyoming address acted like a PAC in Sarasota races. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday morning, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the $90m Sarasota County Administration Center. The same day, the County Commission is expected to approve $30 million worth of flood resilience projects. Read Article »
After upset win, Jim DeNiro is looking to next steps The retired cop faces a residency challenge and Democrat Julie London. Read Article »
Luxury condo was built where it’s not supposed to be Now the City of Sarasota has to figure out what to do with Villa Ballada. Read Article »
Jimmy Glover celebrates strong primary performance The D1 Sarasota School Board candidate will face Heidi Brandt in a Nov. 3 runoff. Read Article »