This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, Sarasota Commissioners will weigh whether to grant a rezone for two key parts of the Lakewood Ranch Southeast megaproject. Both the Manatee County Commission and the City of North Port Council are expected to adopt a data center moratorium this week. Read Article »
Public Notice: WSLR, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting, September 21, 2026 The regular monthly meeting of the WSLR, Inc. Board of Directors will be held Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public. Read Article »
Librarian: Book bans continue to cause pain After winning an Emmy, one of the protagonists of ‘The Librarians’ sits down with a WSLR reporter. Read Article »
School board grants Terry Connor big bonus The recognition of the superintendent’s achievements comes amid turbulent times. Read Article »
‘Sea Spray’ threatens one of Sarasota Bay’s last stretches of natural shoreline In a last-ditch effort against the massive development, conservationists seek help from Army Corps of Engineers. Read Article »
In these elections, party lines are blurring Democratic candidate fields Republican supporters — among them a sitting county commissioner and a former Congressman. Read Article »
Sarasota audiences react to WBCN documentary Our reporter asked Burns Court moviegoers what they thought of ‘The Airwaves Belong to the People’. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Lisa Gonzalez Moore, Bradenton City Councilmember Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman are joined by Lisa Gonzalez Moore to discuss her campaign. Read Article »
Sarasota African American Culture Center takes first permitting step The proposed complex at the heart of Newtown would offer exhibition and event space, classrooms and more. Read Article »
