Obsidian developer sues city, opponents over rejection Sarasota has sent the project back to the drawing board repeatedly. Read Article »
How an ineligible candidate almost appeared on the ballot in Sarasota The would-be city commissioner withdrew from the race early. But an error allowing her to run nearly went unnoticed. Read Article »
New list spotlights 18 Live Local projects Community organizer Lourdes Ramirez uncovered 11 Sarasota County proposals not previously in the public eye. Read Article »
County commission incumbents denounce developer-funded attack ads Mark Smith and Joe Neunder warn of a disinformation campaign against them by out-of-state PACs. Read Article »
Here are your Suncoast primary election results A Sarasota School Board near-sweep, an incumbent’s loss, the end of the Manatee County grassroots rebellion, and more. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, the City of Sarasota Planning Board will discuss two adjustments requested by the developer of the 1899 Fruitville Road project. Read Article »
All about the Right Wing Media on the Peace & Justice Report This Wednesday, August 19, at 9am, Tom will interview Howard Polskin of The Righting, a media company that aggregates articles from various right-wing media outlets for liberal and left audiences. Read Article »
Panthers of Florida offer neighborhood outreach, community partnerships The new Tampa Bay organization invokes the 1960s’ Black Panther Party. Read Article »
Neunder asks DeNiro to ‘cease and desist’, alleging libel At issue: Being portrayed as bankrolled by developers. Read Article »
