Immigrant crackdown throws Bradenton family into distress Ramon Lopez talks to a sick mother of two who cannot work or take care of her children. Her husband is in ICE detention. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, Sarasota City Commissioners will discuss a rezone request by Temple Beth to build a market-rate apartment complex. On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners will discuss a juvenile curfew and an SB 180 fix, and hear a staff presentation on environmental vulnerabilities. Read Article »
Family sues New College Foundation for return of donated funds Just before the conservative takeover, the Lentinis gave $156,000 to improve diversity on the campus. Administrators refused to hand the money back. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Special development districts dominate the housing market Buyers of new homes on the Suncoast have little choice but to pay taxes to developer-controlled neighborhoods. Read Article »
Manatee school board announces four finalists in superintendent search The board aims to pick Jason Wysong’s replacement on Aug. 26. Read Article »
City seeks input on North Water Tower Park renovations Parks and Recreation wants to energize Sarasota’s ‘well-kept secret’. Read Article »
Manatee County Commission pushes back against state restrictions on planning Commissioners unanimously vote to sue, and lobby against law that limits their ability to control development. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Rural hospital faces financial strain as Medicaid cuts loom The public hospital in DeSoto County weighs its options. Merger, affiliation and sale are all on the table. Read Article »
After weeks of ICE detention, Lulu Martinez yields to pressure The North Port college grad agrees to be deported to Mexico; family to follow. Read Article »
Illinois developer seeks approval for two-tower luxury project near downtown Sarasota ‘Saravela’ offers 271 units, including 40 attainable rentals. Read Article »
‘Rage Against the Regime’ protest set for Bradenton this Saturday Similar demonstrations are planned for every Saturday in August. Read Article »
Streets of Paradise prepares for community center opening The ‘hub’ will offer showers, wifi, fresh-baked pizza, yoga, poetry and more to unhoused Sarasotans. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss state pre-emption, land purchase from Mixon Fruit Farm, and new rules to ride bicycles, and appoint the members of a newly created local DOGE task force. Read Article »
