Peace & Justice: Florida Nature Photography, then Indigenous People of the Northeast This Wednesday, April 24 at 9am, E. Scott Osborne will interview Florida nature photographer and author Fran Palmeri. Then we’ll talk to Adrienne Scott about the repatriation campaigns of the Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust in the Northeast United States. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the City of Venice Council will meet with the lawyers of Neal Development, after the company sued the Read Article »
Bank employees in Bradenton ready to unionize If the Wells Fargo branch office vote passes, they would be among the first bankers nationwide to join a union. Read Article »
Sarasota County will spend $300m-plus to bring more Peace River water In contrast to the City of Sarasota, re-use of treatment plant water is not being considered. Read Article »
Park privatization proposal draws protest At a small rally outside Sarasota City Hall, neighborhood organizers ask to stop Ken Thompson Park project. Read Article »
Sarasota Orchestra reaches out to Spanish-language audiences ‘Pedro y el Lobo’ features a local music teacher, chance to try instruments, and chat with musicians. Read Article »
Manatee County School Board: March 19 meeting notes This is a service provided by the League of Women Voters of Manatee County. Read Article »
Two Republicans voice need for criminal justice reform On WSLR’s Peace & Justice Report, a former state senator and the Sarasota Public Defender discuss prison dysfunction. Read Article »
New College Faculty Union Files Grievance Over Online Program The president of NCUFF elaborates. Read Article »
Mike Moran targets United Way County defunding prompts private donation to rescue 211 helpline. Read Article »
Bradenton Times exclusive: Manatee County contractor’s low-profile job mushrooms Staff approves Secure HR contract to grow 20-fold. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report: Insurance, criminal justice, transportation and housing affordability! This Wednesday, March 20 at 9am, we’ll talk to former FL Senator Jeff Brandes about his new Florida Policy Project working on housing affordability, insurance, transportation and criminal justice. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss funding for a 211 helpline that will shut down April 1, and Read Article »