Venice Council election date change plans get pushback The two newcomers to the council oppose the plan to move local poll to general elections. Read Article »
Organizer gives sneak preview of film festival After 25 years, “Through Women’s Eyes” is as valid a perspective as ever. Read Article »
Soaking up the Atmosphere at the MLK Unity Walk Martin Luther King Day celebrations marched on, despite the climate. Read Article »
Bridget Ziegler center of attention again at Sarasota School Board meeting But she is not on the agenda. Nor are dropping student numbers. Read Article »
Sarasota police clears Christian Ziegler after rape investigation However, the State Attorney is now weighing a charge of ‘video voyeurism’, a felony. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Jan 17: E. Scott Osborne on gender issues; then: Justice Matters! This Wednesday at 9am we’ll interview E. Scott Osborne, writer, feminist and athlete. She’ll share her thoughts on gender issues. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government Even though the issue isn’t on the agenda, activists will be pressing for Bridget Ziegler’s resignation at a Sarasota School Board meeting this Tuesday, 6 pm. Read Article »
Moran-led Sarasota County Commission continues to put a laser focus on social services The new chair abstains from voting on funds for his wife’s non-profit. It passes anyway. Read Article »
New College presents online course, and the billionaire activist behind it Richard Corcoran rushes the Ricketts program to a quick start this month. That prompts pushback by faculty. Read Article »
Bradenton council agrees to sell city hall to luxury developer for $14.1m The cost of moving city hall and the police department will likely be multiples of that. Read Article »
Skyscraper developer gets pushback in planning commission The Obsidian project is now likely headed to the Sarasota City commission. Read Article »
First bank ever opens in Newtown Hopes are high, as a regional bank offers small-business loans, mortgages, and second-chance accounts Read Article »
Sarasota commissioners discuss big zoning changes Some describe it as a silver bullet for affordable housing. Others call it a billion-dollar giveaway for developers. Read Article »