Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota County spending outpaces revenue growth As property values dip, Sheriff’s and other budget boosts will become unsustainable. Read Article »
Florida law blocks Manatee County’s efforts to control development The county commission’s recent pushback against developers has them up against the state government as well. Read Article »
State restrictions put Right to Clean Water campaign on hold Organizer says it’ll take ‘a miracle’ to reach 900,000 signatures. But the effort still moves forward, ‘no matter what’. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Déjà vu for Suncoast LGBTQ+ elders As recent progress is in full reversal, Pride Month reminds of hard-won rights. Read Article »
Harvard Can Wait (a Little Longer): Organizer Focuses on ‘Midterms on Our Terms’ in Florida SEE Alliance’s Zander Moricz shares personal story, why he’s staying in Sarasota through 2026. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota flooding preceded by neglect Investigative report details murky accounting of well-funded stormwater program. Read Article »
Sarasota County Commission votes to separate stormwater management from Public Works Critics say this reshuffle is happening too late to make a difference this storm season. Read Article »
Lulu Martinez denied bond, continues in ICE detention in Texas The North Port college grad is a ‘danger to the community’, judge rules. Read Article »
Sarasota company faces backlash over role at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ A viral video prompts threats and a slew of low customer ratings against U.S. Tent Rental. Read Article »
College Preparation, Career Readiness: UnidosNow Cohort Experiences Summer of Growth Future Leaders Academy welcomes 68 students for intensive yearlong program Read Article »
Purple Ribbon Committee needs more time to decide the Van Wezel’s fate Meanwhile, we talk to an expert worried about rising sea levels and a new performing arts center. Read Article »
Summertime, and Saving Lives Should be Easy Brady encourages adults to ask about firearms in homes children visit Read Article »
Opinion: Abrego Garcia Case Underscores Issue of Due Process When rights are taken from one, they are taken from all Read Article »