This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, City of Sarasota planners will give feedback to a developer who would like to build a 324-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road that would replace the Historic Downtown Village. Read Article »
Sarasota Chamber revives efforts to provide workforce housing In a high-price county that sees young workers leave, summit offers deep-dive into challenges and opportunities. Read Article »
Ms. Susie’s Newtown Kitchen reaches its official end For a project that looked so promising for a low-income neighborhood, this is a disappointing conclusion. Read Article »
Downtown noise battle returns After strong public reaction, Sarasota city commissioners table proposed rule changes, for now. Read Article »
Venice Elects two New City Council Members The largely Republican city picks two Democrats. One of them by landslide. Read Article »
This Week in Sarasota City Hall Airport gets OK for more offices, restaurant, hotel, possibly a garage. And commissioners discuss flag flying and bridge lighting. Read Article »
City of Sarasota seeks input for ‘complete street’ projects Walkers and bikers will like this: Two streets near downtown get a makeover. Read Article »
New College plaintiff reacts to judge’s order Refusal to block law means uncertainty in classrooms, professor says. Read Article »
This week in local government There are several meetings of note on local government calendars this week. The Sarasota City Commission will be holding a special meeting, and the Sarasota County Commission will be holding a regular meeting this week. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report – Wednesday at 9! Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present – We’ll chat with author Ruth Ben-Ghiat. She’ll also be at the Preserve Democracy Expo Read Article »
Sarasota City Planners Approve 18-Story Downtown Hotel Its towering height raises questions about ‘interstitial space’. Read Article »
On a roll: Manatee County’s Affordable Housing Program Two new projects with hundreds of units are underway. Read Article »
Pro-Palestinian protests are rising in Florida, and so is the crackdown WSLR News interviewed a protester about her recent experience with arrest. Read Article »