The Detail: Ron Kashden on historic preservation of US Garage Ever wonder why historic buildings are rare in Florida? Cathy Antunes and Ron Kashden discuss. Read Article »
City of Sarasota invites public comment, explores parking solutions The city is subsidizing its parking division, but it shouldn’t be that way. Read Article »
Meet Sarasota’s latest newcomer: Kyle Rittenhouse Gun store hires the acquitted Kenosha shooter, and the owner touts his new employee on a podcast. Read Article »
Newtown Nation pitches comprehensive program for struggling families The non-profit aims to break cycles of hardship by tackling more than just the symptoms. Read Article »
Author Chuck Collins talks about socialism, private jets, and wealth inequality This Wednesday Sept. 2 at 9am, Tom will interview the frequent Peace & Justice Report guest. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss how to fund its parking program, and the City of North Port Commission will discuss how to go about data centers. Read Article »
Will Trump’s vote-by-mail crackdown affect Suncoast elections? Local supervisors say not yet, after the Supreme Court partially cleared a Trump executive order. Read Article »
Sarasota County invests $32 million in flood resilience The commission tackles points of stormwater management failure exposed by the 2024 storm season. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Mark Davis, Florida congressional candidate Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley talk with Mark Davis about his campaign. Read Article »
Planning commission slams brakes on Lakewood Ranch Southeast The 5,000-acre development plan looked like a done deal, but last week, it hit a roadblock. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee see surge in population at risk of homelessness Rising cost of living prompts more people to seek support, to stay off the streets. Read Article »
Angie Nixon won, but not in Sarasota The US Senate candidate lost Sarasota by one of the largest margins in the state. WSLR gauges local Democrats’ reactions to her landslide win. Read Article »
Sarasota voters change direction of the school board But – ending culture wars aside – what’s next for the newly liberal board? Read Article »