This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss repurposing federal disaster relief funding for affordable housing. The Manatee County Commission will discuss a curfew for juveniles. Read Article »
Sarasota takes steps to extend funding for land protection Voters will be asked in 2026 whether they will give program at least another three years. Read Article »
Superintendent presents plan to keep for-profit operators out of Sarasota schools Terry Conner is trying to make public schools more competitive. School board members seem ready to approve his plan this Friday. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: ‘Schools of Hope’ eye underused public schools. But charters have empty seats, too Occupancy at Sarasota charter schools is as low as in public schools. Read Article »
Publix’ open carry decision invites criticism At least 8,000 customers don’t think it makes shopping a pleasure. Read Article »
Manatee County: Make ‘affordable housing’ accessible to working people A proposal before the commission Thursday would remove bonuses for projects too close to market rate. Read Article »
Clerics play key role in pushback against immigrant crackdown In Sarasota, SURE and Pueblo Unido come together for ‘Disappeared in America’. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Election results, layoffs, new LWR high school Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman also discuss President Trump’s pardon of a crypto executive. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota School Board will review a comprehensive plan to keep ‘Schools of Hope’ operators out of public school buildings. The Sarasota County Commission will discuss creating a dedicated funding source for land preservation. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Port oversight change, SB 180, ICE missteps Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley also touch on the state audit of Manatee County and efforts to safeguard upcoming elections. Read Article »
SEE Alliance plans to mobilize ‘SEE Squads’ in high schools Organizers hope they will get equal support from authorities as Turning Point, the Charlie Kirk-founded outfit. Read Article »
Sarasota clerics to lead event that spotlights abuse against immigrants SURE and Pueblo Unido team up in support of ‘Disappeared in America’. Read Article »
Sarasota police investigation clears neighbor, after eyebrow-raising texts The Mary Dean Park hoop is back up, and noisy basketball games resume. But what’s next? Read Article »