District picks Jamal Crook as Booker High School’s next principal WSLR News reporter Ed James III gauges reactions in Newtown and beyond. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: ICE seeks to expand presence in Southwest Florida The immigration enforcement agency is looking for office space in Florida, including in Sarasota. Read Article »
Senator Joe Gruters’ parting gift: A bill that may raise costs for condo residents SB 1028, which aims to funnel policyholders into the private market, will soon be on DeSantis’ desk. The insurance industry and regulators are against it. Read Article »
No Kings 3.0 mobilizes thousands along the Suncoast Protesters take aim at expanding executive powers and war. One event focuses on direct action and winning elections. Read Article »
Sister Cities on Peace & Justice, Wednesday April 1 at 9am Tomorrow morning, April 1 at 9am, Tom will talk to Miles Toder about the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota. One Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, City of Sarasota planners will discuss an upzone requested by Benderson for the former County Administration building, and a project to replace the bowling alley on Fruitville Road with townhomes. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: John Phillips, Florida State House Candidate Coming up this Sunday: John “Captain” Phillips joins Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman to talk sustainable growth policies and more. Read Article »
Sarasota sheriff disagrees with Polk County counterpart’s call to slow down mass deportations Kurt Hoffman says there must be consequences for what he calls crimes. Read Article »
At least eight ‘No Kings’ events will sweep the Suncoast this Saturday Thousands of protesters opposed to the Trump agenda and expansion of executive power could rally in Sarasota and Manatee. Read Article »
Sarasota School Board approves anti-student protest resolution Members voted 3-2 to bring the policy up for a formal vote. Read Article »
City scrambles to stormproof the Van Wezel Sarasota has committed to keep the Purple Cow, but the task is complex. Read Article »
Sarasota plans to implement 20 mph speed limits on residential streets City commissioners signal their intent to move forward with traffic calming measures. Read Article »
Control Growth Now grants ‘Citizens of the Year’ award to power couple Kelly Franklin and Ron Kashden are recognized for their preservation efforts. Read Article »