This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will discuss and vote on the four superintendent finalists. On Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council will discuss expansion plans by Presbyterian Retirement Communities west of downtown. Read Article »
College Preparation, Career Readiness: UnidosNow Cohort Experiences Summer of Growth Future Leaders Academy welcomes 68 students for intensive yearlong program Read Article »
Purple Ribbon Committee needs more time to decide the Van Wezel’s fate Meanwhile, we talk to an expert worried about rising sea levels and a new performing arts center. Read Article »
Summertime, and Saving Lives Should be Easy Brady encourages adults to ask about firearms in homes children visit Read Article »
Opinion: Abrego Garcia Case Underscores Issue of Due Process When rights are taken from one, they are taken from all Read Article »
Mural Honors Legacy of Sarasota Pioneers The artist of the next mural in the series has yet to be chosen. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota County Public Works director will host a press conference to give an update on stormwater efforts. The same day, the Purple Ribbon Committee will make its final recommendation for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Read Article »
Trustees approve New College Foundation’s finances Despite questions about transparency and threat of lawsuit, the board gives unanimous go-ahead. Read Article »
Court hearings approach for North Port college grad detained in Texas Meanwhile, traffic charges at home pile up for Maria ‘Lulu’ Martinez. Read Article »
How to prepare parks and gardens for coastal flooding Bay park’s expert explains ‘right plants in the right place’ approach. Read Article »
6/28 Talk of the Town: Future of the Arts in Sarasota On the June 28 edition of “Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable” with Carrie Seidman: with funding cuts Read Article »
Sarasota School District announces hiring freeze Faced with shrinking enrollment, behavior coach, career advisor and substitute teacher positions will go unfilled. Read Article »
Manatee County Commission blocks Pat Neal project SimplyDwell, trying to offer less expensive housing, wanted to build in wetlands. Read Article »