This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will discuss and vote on the four superintendent finalists. On Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council will discuss expansion plans by Presbyterian Retirement Communities west of downtown. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Dancers flee Sarasota Ballet, citing toxic culture Eighteen – nearly half, including its top two female principals – are quitting. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government As the City of Venice is expected to dip into reserves, the city council will hold budget workshops on Thursday and Friday. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Florida Highway Patrol taps private surveillance for immigrant searches State troopers use Flock license plate screening during Operation Tidal Wave. Read Article »
Sarasota activist shares insights of L.A. protests Sarah Parker speaks about her experience on the ground in L.A. and her expectations for upcoming local demonstrations. Read Article »
Saturday is Bradenton Nine Devils night Historical marker, throwback jerseys honor segregation-era Negro League team. Read Article »
Sarasota gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth early Organizers hope to welcome folks from beyond Newtown at the festivities. Read Article »
North Port college grad detained and mistreated, family says After wrong U-turn, Lulu Martinez ends up in a Texas detention center, facing deportation. Read Article »
Immigrant rights protests coming to Tampa, Bradenton Organizer: ‘I want immigration reform. I want people who deserve to be here, to stay here.’ Read Article »
Manatee School Board begins search for fired superintendent’s replacement They aim to make their pick before the end of August. One board member expressed concern about lack of transparency. Read Article »
Youth theater dares Sarasota to accept love ‘The Prom’ is the latest not-just-entertaining production of Rise Above. Read Article »
“No Kings” protests headed to Southwest Florida this Saturday Shocked by the military parade in DC, veterans group will walk in Sarasota. Read Article »
Peace & Justice this Wednesday: Songs of Protest with David Rovics This Wednesday, June 11 at 9am, Tom will spend the hour with folk singer and activist David Rovics. We’ll hear some of his newest songs and discuss his work and the power of music in social movements. Read Article »