Is Sarasota ready for the 2025 hurricane season? Stormwater system maintenance, county-city cooperation remain unresolved. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee home prices decline sharply The once-hot Southwest Florida real estate market is now worst in the nation. Read Article »
David Kotok: Tough times ahead for county, city budgets The bond market expert says municipalities will be more on their own, predicts tax and service fee hikes. Read Article »
Patronized, demeaned, unwelcome Canadian snowbirds vent to WSLR News about their feelings and describe their reactions. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Wednesday April 16 at 9: Is It Racist? Is It Sexist? This Wednesday at 9am on the Peace & Justice Report, Tom will talk to Betsy Leondar-Wright, co-author of Is It Racist? Is It Sexist? Her book is a study of how red and blue white people disagree, and offers a better method of making judgement calls. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the City of Sarasota Commission will discuss economic development strategies, and the Purple Ribbon Committee will discuss the future of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. Read Article »
Sarasota County launches $6.5m buyout program for flooded homes Most of the depopulation expected along South County rivers, for now. Read Article »
Sarasota County will help big development with roads Commission votes to contribute $14 million, land access to extend Bee Ridge Road. Hi Hat Ranch is the main beneficiary. Read Article »
Advisory board, commissioner press for affordable housing funding Sarasota County’s trust fund for land purchases needs a recurring source, Jon Thaxton says. Read Article »
Venice Council member resigns Joan Farrell says she is frustrated with the ‘Neal-loving city council majority’. Read Article »
‘Cowpoke correspondent’ discusses the Great Florida Cattle Drive Isaac Eger: ‘It was just Florida as it’s meant to be.’ Read Article »
Sarasota schools to end mental health program Disappearance of therapists from schools worries parents, advocates, and at least one board member. Read Article »
Nationwide ‘Hands-Off’ protest draws thousands in Sarasota Of six in the region, the bayfront demonstration was the largest. Read Article »