Is Sarasota ready for the 2025 hurricane season? Stormwater system maintenance, county-city cooperation remain unresolved. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government Tuesday, Manatee County commissioners will discuss ending fluoride in drinking water, homeless services, and re-writing the comprehensive plan. Read Article »
Van Wezel panel has a good look at the elephant in the room Climate change will require substantial investment to save the historic structure. Read Article »
Twin-tower projects in downtown contribute to race for height Commission approves Hyatt Regency Sarasota replacement. Meanwhile, the Mira Mar developers want to build higher than zoning allows. Read Article »
‘Women of Resistance’ move from canvas to stage Originally a series of paintings, the WWII-inspired idea transforms to dance. Read Article »
County wants to return stormwater management to City of Sarasota The move comes after 27 years and catastrophic flooding along Phillippi Creek. Read Article »
Manatee homeowners’ association uproots microforest The previous board wanted the arboretum. The newly-elected one does not. Read Article »
Farmworker group seeks new allies Amid tough political climate, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers tours Florida cities. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government At a joint meeting Friday, Sarasota County will ask the city to take over stormwater management in its territory, including for Phillippi Creek. Read Article »
‘Border czar’ explains his hard line on immigration At New College event, Republican panelists say Republican legislators, judges must fall in line with executive. Read Article »
Protesters have pro-immigrant message to pro-deportation panelists One demonstrator explains why New College students’ involvement seems sparse. Read Article »
Empowering, entertaining, effervescent: R.I.P. Synia Carroll The Sarasota jazz singer left a career as a schoolteacher. Read Article »
Passions run high over the SPAC The Suncoast Searchlight compiles public comment on the Performing Arts Center project. Read Article »