Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota flooding preceded by neglect Investigative report details murky accounting of well-funded stormwater program. Read Article »
Florida Legislature approves budget—without property tax cuts Also absent from next year’s budget: Money for New College takeovers, and for land preservation. Read Article »
‘No Kings’ turns into Sarasota’s biggest protest so far this year Speaker reminds the up to 8,000 that protest is just the first step toward change. Read Article »
Immigrants’ rights protest in Bradenton followed by airport picket Organizer Junior Salazar discusses the goals of demonstrations. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Dancers flee Sarasota Ballet, citing toxic culture Eighteen – nearly half, including its top two female principals – are quitting. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government As the City of Venice is expected to dip into reserves, the city council will hold budget workshops on Thursday and Friday. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Florida Highway Patrol taps private surveillance for immigrant searches State troopers use Flock license plate screening during Operation Tidal Wave. Read Article »
Sarasota activist shares insights of L.A. protests Sarah Parker speaks about her experience on the ground in L.A. and her expectations for upcoming local demonstrations. Read Article »
Saturday is Bradenton Nine Devils night Historical marker, throwback jerseys honor segregation-era Negro League team. Read Article »
Sarasota gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth early Organizers hope to welcome folks from beyond Newtown at the festivities. Read Article »
North Port college grad detained and mistreated, family says After wrong U-turn, Lulu Martinez ends up in a Texas detention center, facing deportation. Read Article »
Immigrant rights protests coming to Tampa, Bradenton Organizer: ‘I want immigration reform. I want people who deserve to be here, to stay here.’ Read Article »
Manatee School Board begins search for fired superintendent’s replacement They aim to make their pick before the end of August. One board member expressed concern about lack of transparency. Read Article »