Sarasota County Commission slams brakes on big development project The transfer of 3,000 rural acres to North Port would have allowed up to 9,000 new homes. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: After Sarasota Schools’ ICE vote, questions remain about enforcement What does Bridget Ziegler’s pro-ICE resolution mean for Sarasota parents and students? Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Manatee superintendent signals change after misconduct report The school district aims to refine hiring and training, to better protect students. Read Article »
Cuba’s energy reserves dwindle as Trump imposes oil blockade Our neighbors to the south could be at risk of extended blackouts. Read Article »
Nathan J. Robinson and the Case for Independent Media From student journalism to founding Current Affairs, Nathan J. Robinson has built a career rooted in independent media, long-form analysis, and public debate. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Downtown high-rise developer advertises short-term rentals The three-day stays Saravela pitches to condo owners are not allowed, according to city staff. Read Article »
Joe Neunder criticizes Florida’s Live Local Act The Sarasota County Commissioner calls the law ‘pre-emption to a very high degree’. Read Article »
200 attend Five Points Park vigil honoring Alex Pretti ICE agents’ killing of the nurse in Minneapolis mobilizes fellow nurses and unions in Florida. Read Article »
IMPACT100 SRQ Awards $108K Grant to WSLR+Fogartyville The 864 voting members of local collective giving organization Impact100 SRQ on Jan. 20 awarded one of eight $108K transformational grants to WSLR+Fogartyville during its Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium at the Bay. The winning Built for Belonging plan calls for upgrades to convert Fogartyville Read Article »
