Suncoast Searchlight: Is New College violating the Trump ‘compact’? Trustees vote to raise tuition, but that seems to go against an agreement the college president is eager to sign. Read Article »
Developer wants higher density for luxury tower project The angle: 1776 Ringling Condominiums would offer two ‘attainable’ apartments. But it would first tear down a dozen affordable rentals. Read Article »
Sarasota County commissioners pick 2026 chair At board retreat, they also discuss whether the county can plan for flooding with more intense storms in mind. Read Article »
Trump’s EPA wants to strip protections for most Florida wetlands Already threatened cypress swamps in Manatee County could shrink even more. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Misconduct signals systemic breakdown in Manatee schools At least a dozen cases of teacher misconduct lead to arrests, lawsuits, and parent outcry. Read Article »
Florida farmers face climate, financial and mental stress State and local programs offer help. The Florida Farm Bureau-supported ‘Mind Your Melon’ is one of them. Read Article »
Saturday vigil will highlight stories of immigrant hardship Organizers call for donations to ‘Food for Our Neighbors’ and the Voices of Florida Fund’s toy drive. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will begin selecting recipients of $57 million in federal disaster relief funding; on Wednesday, Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Miami mayoral race, Trump’s wild week, and more on Venezuela Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley flies solo. Read Article »
How healthy is MCR Health? After re-emerging from bankruptcy, the non-profit continues to serve low-income patients. Read Article »
Company purchases Rattlesnake Key for $18 million This comes after a deal by the state and Manatee County to buy the island fell apart. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Defend Florida loses power in Tallahassee, but their message still spreads Florida lawmakers are distancing themselves from the elections-focused conspiracy group. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota faces lawsuit over Siesta Key land swap To escape one legal battle over beach property, Sarasota County stepped into another. Read Article »