Candidate filing deadline brings last-minute surprises and scrambles A short-lived candidacy raises questions about a county commission race. And the Sarasota City Commission race adds a new contender. Read Article »
Six petitioners challenge New College’s campus master plan Alleging lack of process, neighbors respond to tree cutting and air quality concerns. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Red tide turning point? Mitigation research is blooming in Sarasota. Read Article »
Regional survey ranks community’s top concerns The scan puts affordable housing at the top — and detects a lack of belonging. Read Article »
‘Bending the Arc’ teaches Suncoast students civil rights history – on location 20 Sarasota and Manatee high schoolers went to Alabama for a lived experience of history. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Amanda Ballard, Manatee County Commissioner Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley speak with Amanda Ballard, who seeks re-election for her D2 seat. Read Article »
Concrete crushing plant continues operating without an owner—or a permit The owner dissolved US Recycling following allegations it violated the Clean Water Act. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota’s property appraiser moves millions to support Byron Donalds Bill Furst heads a PAC that is part of a national effort to fund pro-AI candidates. Read Article »
Sarasota School Board limits student protests during school hours The resolution passed 3-2 and also bars staff from supporting students’ organizing efforts. Read Article »
Putting the spotlight on Sarasota School Board candidates We begin with District 1 and Jimmy Glover. Read Article »
Eat local and compost non-profits merge to form Sunshine Community Harvest The new group covers the complete food cycle, from seed to compost. Read Article »
Want to reduce your environmental footprint? Ditch bottled water Americans consume about 30 billion water bottles each year. Eventually, many end up in ‘Plastic Island’. Read Article »