This Week in Local Government The Manatee County Commission could continue discussion of a building moratorium this Tuesday. In a workshop on Tuesday, the Sarasota Read Article »
Manufacturer lays off 100-plus workers at Venice plant Despite rising demand for hurricane-proof windows, PGT Innovations cuts entire shift, without notice. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government It’s Thanksgiving week, with few public meetings. On Tuesday, the North Port Commission will discuss borrowing $64 million for Price Boulevard construction, and what topics to bring to the state legislature. Read Article »
Commissioners postpone transit service price hike Breeze OnDemand – which is seeing rising demand – needs more funding. Read Article »
Flooding and sewage spills put spotlight on wastewater system Taking care of Sarasota County’s sewage is an increasingly expensive task. Expect rates to go up. Read Article »
Housing project near Celery Fields hits hurdle Prodded by activist crowd, the Planning Commission votes a narrow ‘no’. Read Article »
Immigrants’ Stories Take Center Stage A Sarasota theater presents interviews with real-life people. Now they want to take the show to the community. Read Article »
Affordable housing panel presents policy recommendations, again The Sarasota County Commission has ignored most of them. Read Article »
New Sarasota County Commission sets different tone First day on the job for two, and two commissioners gone – and they already delivered some surprises. Read Article »
MCR Health Declares Bankruptcy Will mass layoffs affect Manatee County’s uninsured and low-income patients? Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota Hospital Board will have its first post-election meeting. The same day, the Sarasota County Commission will Read Article »
Talking to Flood Victims Caught between leaving and staying, they worry about the 50% rule and future floods. Read Article »
Scientists Weigh in on how Climate Change Affects Health As health risks increase, so does the demand for climate adaptation. Read Article »