Why the Sarasota City Commission picked Karie Friling After just a brief discussion and a unanimous vote, she now is the first female city manager ever. Read Article »
Sarasota County Commission slams brakes on big development project The transfer of 3,000 rural acres to North Port would have allowed up to 9,000 new homes. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: After Sarasota Schools’ ICE vote, questions remain about enforcement What does Bridget Ziegler’s pro-ICE resolution mean for Sarasota parents and students? Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Manatee superintendent signals change after misconduct report The school district aims to refine hiring and training, to better protect students. Read Article »
Cuba’s energy reserves dwindle as Trump imposes oil blockade Our neighbors to the south could be at risk of extended blackouts. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Tal Siddique, Manatee County Commission Chair Coming up this Sunday: Tal Siddique joins Mitch Maley to talk state pre-emption of local government and more. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Downtown high-rise developer advertises short-term rentals The three-day stays Saravela pitches to condo owners are not allowed, according to city staff. Read Article »
Joe Neunder criticizes Florida’s Live Local Act The Sarasota County Commissioner calls the law ‘pre-emption to a very high degree’. Read Article »
200 attend Five Points Park vigil honoring Alex Pretti ICE agents’ killing of the nurse in Minneapolis mobilizes fellow nurses and unions in Florida. Read Article »
IMPACT100 SRQ Awards $108K Grant to WSLR+Fogartyville The 864 voting members of local collective giving organization Impact100 SRQ on Jan. 20 awarded one of eight $108K transformational Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on whether to allow 2,400 acres of rural land to be rezoned Read Article »
Ringling College board picks new president After 26 years under Larry Thompson’s leadership, the art and design school welcomes Davis Schneiderman as his successor. Read Article »
Van Wezel grandson explains why he now endorses a new performing arts center The family, once staunchly opposed, supports the SPAC following a rework of their proposal. Read Article »