Rap Sessions: A sit-down interview with Angie Nixon Welcome to Rap Sessions, a new podcast produced by Ed James III and Jackson Rothman, in cooperation with WSLR! In this episode, Ed and Jack quiz the Democratic of bullhorn fame about her candidacy for U.S. Senate. Read Article »
Protect Siesta Key draws criticism for endorsing Joe Neunder Florida Politics publisher Peter Schorsch lambasts the slow-growth organization over their pick’s developer ties. Read Article »
District 4 Sarasota County Commission race: Julie London Ferguson What this lone Democrat lacks in finance, she’s making up in fervor – and ‘Dear Bubbie’ followers. Read Article »
1899 Fruitville project advances with little public input We explain the ‘administrative review’ process. Read Article »
School board elections indicate end of pandemic-era culture wars Bridget Ziegler is not running, and candidates are distancing themselves from Moms for Liberty. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report June 24, 9am: Sex Trafficking in Sarasota This Wednesday, June 24 at 9am, Tom will talk to Laurie Swink, co-founder of Sarasota’s Selah Freedom. Its mission is to protect children and end sex trafficking. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota School Board will discuss its tentative budget for 26-27; on Tuesday, the board that runs Sarasota Memorial Hospital will have a strategic planning session. Read Article »
Four of five Sarasota Public Hospital Board members run unopposed The ‘medical freedom’ movement of years past seems to be on the way out. Read Article »
Activist calls on city, county commissioners to halt rezoning in Florida Dina Azzaro has launched a statewide petition seeking an end to overdevelopment. Read Article »
