Developer seeks to replace Historic Downtown Village with ‘superblock’ Some apartments would be attainable, but there is no space for the small businesses now on the site. 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 »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota mayor veers into First Amendment territory by cutting off speakers Multiple times at the January 5 commission meeting, Debbie Trice interrupted speakers, citing ‘personal attacks.’ Read Article »
Amaryllis Park neighborhood association embraces restorative justice At their January meeting, the focus was on crime – and on how to produce better outcomes for the community. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota woman defrauded as immigration scams rise nationwide Fraudsters prey on vulnerable people’s urgent needs. Remember: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Read Article »
The Detail: Tom Edwards Cathy Antunes interviews the Sarasota School Board member, after local Republicans call on Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove him from office. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Port Manatee and the Cruise Ship Hub Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley discuss the potential removal of SeaPort Manatee from county oversight and more. Read Article »
Locals oppose Sunshine Skyway cruise port plans Seattle-based SSA Marine’s proposal ‘would ruin this island,’ says one resident. Read Article »
Sarasota School Board narrowly adopts Bridget Ziegler’s ICE resolution The move won’t change much, but public comment was abundant—and highly critical. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Florida bill would give Benderson its own taxing district at UTC The plan raises concerns over who controls growth, taxes and public infrastructure at and around the commercial district. Read Article »