City commission says ‘no’ to Obsidian 2.0 Bay Plaza residents’ successful appeal puts a stop to the tall tower project. Read Article »
United Way-led alliance seeks to take over Sarasota disaster recovery The Long-Term Recovery Group says they’ve served the community more competently than the county’s Resilient SRQ. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Phillippi Creek flooding reveals weak spots in stormwater management Will the county’s $60 million dredging project be enough to alter a decades-long history of catastrophic floods? Read Article »
Tesla Takedown protesters target Sarasota dealership Hundreds joined last weekend, and the next protest is ahead. Read Article »
Still waiting for FEMA assistance? Financial help may be held up by missed communications or a lack of documentation. Read Article »
What’s in your drinking water? In Manatee County, ‘forever chemicals’ were found in a greater-than-ideal concentration. But other chemicals are added to keep us safe. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will host a stormwater workshop. Read Article »
Bradenton banker rallies support for immigrants Junior Salazar uses protests, boycotts — and seeks dialogue with the other side. Read Article »
Makeover of Sarasota’s downtown master plan begins Step one: Picking a planner. One lobbyist is taking a high-profile role in the process. Read Article »
Massive Sarasota condo project faces opposition Florida’s Live Local Act may allow the developers to proceed regardless. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Developers exploit “Rent-a-Cow” loophole, costing counties millions The Greenbelt Law was meant to protect working farms. Now, developers use it to protect their profits. Read Article »
Sarasota hospital and nonprofits join forces to counter OB/GYN shortage Key is a new nurse-navigator program and hotline. Read Article »
Trump agenda brings hundreds of protesters to downtown, again U.S., rainbow and Ukrainian flags, homemade signs feature prominently at Five Points Park. Read Article »