Six-week abortion ban takes effect May 1 A Planned Parenthood executive explains the impact. Read Article »
Luxury homebuilder wants rezone for 500 acres near the heart of Old Miakka The longest-standing rural community in the region apparently didn’t factor into their plans. Read Article »
Bradenton bank employees join union Also, this weekend 82 Sarasota truckers will vote whether to be represented by the Teamsters. Read Article »
‘Home Rule!’ becomes a battle cry in Manatee County As county and state try to disband island towns, upset locals are mobilizing at a rally this Saturday. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report: School Board Candidate Liz Barker On Wednesday, May 1 at 9am, we’ll talk to Liz Barker, candidate for the Sarasota School Board, District Two. The election is August 20. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government This week begins with a neighborhood workshop about a 100-home project in Old Miakka. On Thursday, the Manatee County Commission will probably approve a $3.5 million loan to an affordable-home developer and discuss an 800-home project near Lake Manatee. Next week Monday, there will be a City of Sarasota Commission Read Article »
Tallevast Clean Up, 20 Years Later Among the attendees of Tallevast@20: Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse. Read Article »
New College Foundation Rubber Stamps Corcoran’s bonus Funding approval comes despite board members’ worries about the potential misallocation of restricted funds. Read Article »
