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 »
City of Sarasota seeks input for ‘complete street’ projects Walkers and bikers will like this: Two streets near downtown get a makeover. Read Article »
New College plaintiff reacts to judge’s order Refusal to block law means uncertainty in classrooms, professor says. Read Article »
This week in local government There are several meetings of note on local government calendars this week. The Sarasota City Commission will be holding a special meeting, and the Sarasota County Commission will be holding a regular meeting this week. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report – Wednesday at 9! Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present – We’ll chat with author Ruth Ben-Ghiat. She’ll also be at the Preserve Democracy Expo Read Article »
Sarasota City Planners Approve 18-Story Downtown Hotel Its towering height raises questions about ‘interstitial space’. Read Article »
On a roll: Manatee County’s Affordable Housing Program Two new projects with hundreds of units are underway. Read Article »
Pro-Palestinian protests are rising in Florida, and so is the crackdown WSLR News interviewed a protester about her recent experience with arrest. Read Article »
Parents’ rights activists want Sarasota libraries to drop link to ALA The American Library Association is the world’s oldest and biggest. Read Article »
‘Our Changing Environment’: Climate trouble shrinks local honey production Alma Johnson of Sarasota Honey Co. explains the effects of drought, weather swings and storms. Read Article »
Sarasota mini-summit honors environmental leaders As green organizations are facing political headwinds, they seek more cooperation. Read Article »
The Catalyst exclusive: Interview with Ryan Terry The recently fired communications chief sheds a harsh light on New College under Corcoran. Read Article »
Teenagers trying to recover lead as blood donors Sixty-five Sarasota High students participated in the SunCoast blood drive. Read Article »