This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will host a stormwater workshop. Read Article »
Analyst: U.S. goes to war too easily Brookings fellow – scheduled to speak in Sarasota this week – doesn’t think Trump’s instincts are wrong. Read Article »
SEE Alliance Presents Policy Wishlist to Lawmakers They ask not only for more education spending, but also touch on affordable housing and climate resiliency. Read Article »
With little scrutiny, Planning Commission OK’s big development One commissioner says he ‘doesn’t have the ability’ to vote against Lakewood Ranch expansion. He didn’t have any questions either. Read Article »
Workforce Housing Project Gets Partial Sign-Off Developer hopes to build 109 affordable units near downtown Sarasota. Read Article »
Water 2025: How about a Sarasota Bay County? Activist argues we should build community and government around watersheds. And create a shared vision. Read Article »
Water 2025: Big challenges for stormwater management Hydrologist says systems must be better maintained, adapt to floodplain, changing climate. Read Article »
Water 2025: How are Sarasota Bay’s dolphins? So far, their population keeps growing, says the marine biologist who keeps track of them. Read Article »
Water 2025: How a changing climate impacts water management for Sarasota The retiring director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program talks about resilience. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Thursday, the City of Sarasota Development Review Committee discusses changes to the Sarasota Station workforce housing project, the Hyatt Read Article »
Anti-Terror Law Worries Local Media Non-profits would be stripped of tax-exemption if found to be in support of ‘terrorist groups’. Read Article »
Guest on ‘The Detail’ explains Legacy Trail Expansion Charles Hines envisions 420 miles of biking trail, stretching from St. Pete to Collier County. Read Article »
Colson Hotel Saved Next step: Let the community decide what they want that space to be. Read Article »