This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the Sarasota School Board will review a comprehensive plan to keep ‘Schools of Hope’ operators out of public school buildings. The Sarasota County Commission will discuss creating a dedicated funding source for land preservation. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Port oversight change, SB 180, ICE missteps Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley also touch on the state audit of Manatee County and efforts to safeguard upcoming elections. Read Article »
SEE Alliance plans to mobilize ‘SEE Squads’ in high schools Organizers hope they will get equal support from authorities as Turning Point, the Charlie Kirk-founded outfit. Read Article »
Sarasota clerics to lead event that spotlights abuse against immigrants SURE and Pueblo Unido team up in support of ‘Disappeared in America’. Read Article »
Sarasota police investigation clears neighbor, after eyebrow-raising texts The Mary Dean Park hoop is back up, and noisy basketball games resume. But what’s next? Read Article »
How is the Sarasota Performing Arts Center project? After reports of slow-coming funding, the non-profit behind the $400m plan hosts a gala, and our reporter is looking for hints. Read Article »
Manatee state legislators open new front in Home Rule war At their annual meeting, they override local concerns over Port Authority change. Read Article »
Polytech merger plans give way to magnet program proposal Sarasota Schools want to keep for-profit charter operators out of their facilities—and parents happy. Read Article »
Jon Thaxton casts surprise vote The Sarasota Planning Commission discussed a developer’s request for a project near Scherer-Thaxton Preserve. Read Article »
