This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota County Public Works director will host a press conference to give an update on stormwater efforts. The same day, the Purple Ribbon Committee will make its final recommendation for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, City of Sarasota commissioners will discuss an appeal against the Obsidian tower project. Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners will weigh an unsolicited proposal by a consortium of big developers to extend Manasota Beach Road. Read Article »
Witness speaks about FSU Student Union shooting ‘All of us…were united in fear and panic.’ Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College marketing director arrested Three incidents of exposure of sexual organs will go to trial next month. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: New College’s firing of Chinese professor triggers alarms It raises concerns about academic freedom, xenophobia and the direction of higher education in Florida. Read Article »
Wells Fargo union seeks support from customers Bradenton branch is among five in Florida that are unionized. Read Article »
Why did Farrell resign? WSLR News interviews the Venice council member and her colleague Ron Smith. Read Article »
Hundreds protest against Fauci in Sarasota Thousands listen to his talk at the Van Wezel. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee home prices decline sharply The once-hot Southwest Florida real estate market is now worst in the nation. Read Article »
David Kotok: Tough times ahead for county, city budgets The bond market expert says municipalities will be more on their own, predicts tax and service fee hikes. Read Article »
Patronized, demeaned, unwelcome Canadian snowbirds vent to WSLR News about their feelings and describe their reactions. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Wednesday April 16 at 9: Is It Racist? Is It Sexist? This Wednesday at 9am on the Peace & Justice Report, Tom will talk to Betsy Leondar-Wright, co-author of Is It Racist? Is It Sexist? Her book is a study of how red and blue white people disagree, and offers a better method of making judgement calls. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the City of Sarasota Commission will discuss economic development strategies, and the Purple Ribbon Committee will discuss the future of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. Read Article »