A longer lease on life? City manager’s plan would give the Van Wezel another 15 years. Read Article »
Illinois developer seeks approval for two-tower luxury project near downtown Sarasota ‘Saravela’ offers 271 units, including 40 attainable rentals. Read Article »
‘Rage Against the Regime’ protest set for Bradenton this Saturday Similar demonstrations are planned for every Saturday in August. Read Article »
Streets of Paradise prepares for community center opening The ‘hub’ will offer showers, wifi, fresh-baked pizza, yoga, poetry and more to unhoused Sarasotans. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss state pre-emption, land purchase from Mixon Fruit Farm, and new rules to ride bicycles, and appoint the members of a newly created local DOGE task force. Read Article »
Culture wars engulf Sarasota School Board again, as budget crisis looms Amid budget woes, the board makes a controversial change to the district’s anti-discrimination policy. Read Article »
Tough choices ahead for the City of Sarasota this storm season and beyond Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch reflects on how last year’s storm season impacted her personally. Read Article »
Freedom School gets kids engaged in black history lessons Manasota ASALH seeks volunteers for this summer program—and to help run weekend and after-school programs. Read Article »
The historic Colson Hotel gets a new lease on life A group led by Anand Pallegar aims to save this century-old refuge for black travelers in segregated Sarasota. Read Article »
City of Sarasota offers trees to homeowners via Canopy Program City residents can pay a $100 deposit to have a tree planted in their front yard. Read Article »
Protesters target plans for second big camp to concentrate immigrants WSLR News reporter Ramon Lopez was at Camp Blanding. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Wednesday July 23: Foreign Policy! This Wednesday, July 23 at 9am, we’ll talk to Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign Policy Research at the Brookings Institution. Michael will share his expert opinions on the various problem areas around the world. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will hear about FPL undergrounding plans. On Tuesday, the Sarasota School Board is expected to approve stripping LGBTQ students of discrimination protections. The Manatee County School Board will discuss approving a for-profit charter school in Parrish. Read Article »
