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 »
Sarasota protesters push back against federal cuts In two rallies, thousands made their frustrations known. Read Article »
Musk’s ‘workforce optimization’ causes confusion, job loss — on the Suncoast, too Fired research scientist calls the DOGE efforts indiscriminate and alarming. Read Article »
Peace & Justice: Chaos Comes Calling; then schools This Wednesday, February 19, at 9am, we’ll talk to Sasha Abramsky, author of Chaos Comes Calling: The Battle Against the Far Right Takeover of Small Town America. We’ll also talk to Carol Lerner of Support Our Schools! Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, Sarasota city commissioners will discuss the sale of a lot on Lido Beach to a private owner; on Read Article »
City board hears appeal against tallest tower project in Sarasota Neighbors of the 18-story North Palm Residences question the legality of its height and argue the tower is incompatible with the area. In vain. Read Article »
Sarasota County signals shift on new development In back-to-back unanimous decisions, commissioners block two major projects. Read Article »
There’s life after sprawl Surrounded by suburban Sarasota, Moore Bliss Farm promotes growing food and composting. Read Article »
Sarasota County commissioners stop development near Celery Fields The commission unanimously sided against high-profile suburban projects twice in two days. Read Article »
Performing Arts Center plans shift north, cost rises The new $407m price tag does not include a grass-covered ‘parking hump’ in The Bay park. Read Article »
Florida Senate bill could end development-funded public art One Sarasota legislator says she will neither sponsor nor vote for it. Read Article »
Hundreds walk in Sarasota pro-immigrant protest ‘We’re supporting those that come here to do the jobs that most Americans don’t want to do.’ Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss the Sarasota Performing Arts Center concept design and implementation plan. On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss request to rezone ag land near Celery Fields for home construction. Read Article »