Suncoast Searchlight: Is New College violating the Trump ‘compact’? Trustees vote to raise tuition, but that seems to go against an agreement the college president is eager to sign. Read Article »
DOGE audit makes New College look bad And recent trends on the campus don’t make it look any better, critics say. Two close observers believe the small school should not be a standalone. 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 »