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 »
Abortion access takes big step towards November ballot With 1.45 million signatures, and 12 of 14 districts secured, the petitioners are now girding for the next battle: The referendum Read Article »
In Old Miakka case, judge rules for developer Plaintiffs decide to appeal, ‘go all the way’. Read Article »
Sarasota reopens park with new amenities But the 1,600-plus acres of preserve are about to be surrounded by urban sprawl. Read Article »
Unpaid school cafeteria bills prompt women’s group into action Lunch is not entirely free for most students, and that means arrears for many. Read Article »
As it ponders ending its cannabis diversion program, City of Sarasota gets pushback But the problem runs deeper than marijuana arrests, says one mom. It’s about arrests in general. Read Article »
The Peace & Justice Report: Streets of Paradise; then: Justice Matters On December 20 at 9am we’ll talk to Cathy Bryant of Streets of Paradise about the work they do feeding Read Article »
This Week in Local Government Benderson Development postponed a “community workshop” via Zoom it had originally scheduled for this Thursday, Dec. 21. Read Article »
City-owned golf course reopens after $20m overhaul Bobby Jones is now a fairway, plus park and wetlands. Read Article »
How to stand out among the millionaire riff-raff in Sarasota Get your ‘well-earned’ ’52 Porsche upstairs so everybody can see it. Read Article »
Shooting victim’s mom delivers message to gun owners Her 13-year old son was shot in the head. Miraculously, he survived. Read Article »
Sarasota School Board members ask Bridget Ziegler to resign Ziegler points out their resolution has ‘no teeth’. Read Article »
New College president announces airport land deal At the same meeting, he gets pushback for a new online program developed with a conservative foundation. Read Article »