Bradenton Times Podcast: Tony Barrett, Manatee County Commission candidate Coming up this Sunday: Tony Barrett joins Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley for a discussion on overdevelopment, public safety and more. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will be discussing a workaround for developers to build high-density hotels in Siesta Key. Read Article »
Hotel developers vs. Siesta Key activists: Round Two On Tuesday, Sarasota County commissioners will discuss rule changes that could bring big hotels. Read Article »
Corcoran planning total makeover of New College’s east campus It starts with saving the Pei Dorms, but the plans go beyond. Read Article »
The backbone of transit will get a little stronger $1m state grant to benefit Route 99 riders. Read Article »
Flood damage: Will Sarasota County require higher building elevations? Don’t hold your breath. Read Article »
This Week in Sarasota City Hall Ending a cannabis diversion program, changes to Bay Park plan, strategic priorities. Read Article »
City sells land under affordable senior home in Newtown The buyer, a New York real estate fund, promises to continue Sunshine Village. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report: Reading and Prison Reform! This Wednesday, 9 am: We’ll talk to Beth Duda of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Learning. Then, we’ll interview Denise Rock of Florida Cares about prison reform. Read Article »
This week in local government The Sarasota City Commission will be discussing cannabis, the Bay Park, shrinking police panels, and the sale of a brownfield. In a closed meeting, it will ponder a settlement with the family of a man who died after police beating. Read Article »
Sarasota County wants more water from Peace River Authority But that will come at a steep price. Read Article »
Republican Venice elected two Democrats to the city council. Now what? WSLR talks to one of the winners and a grassroots organizer to find out. Read Article »
Audubon Society mobilizes against construction near Celery Fields A national company seeks to build 171 homes on farmland near the popular natural preserve. Read Article »