Witness speaks about FSU Student Union shooting ‘All of us…were united in fear and panic.’ Read Article »
Sarasota County Democratic Party elects new chair David Dean sat down with WSLR News the morning after the election. Read Article »
Sarasota County Commission votes to dredge Phillippi Creek ASAP At two meetings this week, commissioners tackle unprecedented development and catastrophic floods. Read Article »
Expansion plans put New College at odds with many President Corcoran: Resistance or not, planning for growth is imperative. Read Article »
Lobbying Corps brings workers’ concerns directly to legislators ‘We’re not just workers in the community. We are the community.’ Read Article »
United Way-led alliance seeks to take over Sarasota disaster recovery The Long-Term Recovery Group says they’ve served the community more competently than the county’s Resilient SRQ. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Phillippi Creek flooding reveals weak spots in stormwater management Will the county’s $60 million dredging project be enough to alter a decades-long history of catastrophic floods? Read Article »
Tesla Takedown protesters target Sarasota dealership Hundreds joined last weekend, and the next protest is ahead. Read Article »
Still waiting for FEMA assistance? Financial help may be held up by missed communications or a lack of documentation. Read Article »
What’s in your drinking water? In Manatee County, ‘forever chemicals’ were found in a greater-than-ideal concentration. But other chemicals are added to keep us safe. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will host a stormwater workshop. Read Article »
Bradenton banker rallies support for immigrants Junior Salazar uses protests, boycotts — and seeks dialogue with the other side. Read Article »
Makeover of Sarasota’s downtown master plan begins Step one: Picking a planner. One lobbyist is taking a high-profile role in the process. Read Article »