A culture war crusader is out and the football coach is in.

One resident filed a lawsuit to roll back the lease.

But laws and infrastructure have not caught up with the growing numbers of scooters and e-bikes – and their speed.

‘For a few hours, it feels less like a transaction and more like a community’.

Recycling of organics helps slow landfill growth.

Meanwhile, the City of Sarasota calls the plant’s operator a ‘bad faith actor’ and prepares to sue.

On Tuesday, the City of North Port Commission will discuss an e-bike ordinance; on Friday, it will discuss 2026-27 finances. On Wednesday, the City of Bradenton Council will discuss allowing higher density in coastal hazard areas near downtown, and the Newtown CRA advisory board will meet in the evening.

After just a brief discussion and a unanimous vote, she now is the first female city manager ever.

The district is overstaffed relative to its current revenue.