Legal battle continues to save Sarasota’s historic U.S. Garage Construction of the Adagio would require demolition of the century-old building. Read Article »
Two recent cyclist deaths stir Suncoast biking activists Florida has ‘the worst conditions for cycling,’ says the state’s first bicycle lobbyist. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss what to do about the neglected and vandalized Old Memphis Cemetery. Read Article »
Proposed city charter changes would shift the role of Bradenton’s mayor What looks like a decrease in power may end up being a strategic expansion of it. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Downtown Sarasota battle pits history against development The fate of the century-plus-old US Garage could be headed to court. Read Article »
District 4 Sarasota County School Board race: Frank DiCicco A father of two and former Fortune 500 manager, he is one of two candidates vying for Robyn Marinelli’s seat. Read Article »
‘Quality over quantity’: The shifting face of Suncoast tourism In the wake of the ‘Trump slump,’ Sarasota is trying to lure back big-spending international visitors. Read Article »
Amid measles resurgence, Sarasota’s child vaccination rates are among the lowest One of the biggest reasons is parents’ ‘vaccine hesitancy.’ Read Article »
Hurricane season officially begins Monday Drone technology will improve the accuracy of storm intensity forecasts. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: John Dunn, Manatee County Commission candidate Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman are joined by John Dunn to talk about his campaign. Read Article »
Florida legislators approve transfer of USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College The campus shutdown comes despite months of public outcry. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota school tax fight reaches Tallahassee Local legislator proposes measure that would allow tax collectors to waive school-tax fees, or require counties to cover them. Read Article »