Peace & Justice: Florida Nature Photography, then Indigenous People of the Northeast This Wednesday, April 24 at 9am, E. Scott Osborne will interview Florida nature photographer and author Fran Palmeri. Then we’ll talk to Adrienne Scott about the repatriation campaigns of the Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust in the Northeast United States. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government This week, practically all meetings will happen on Tuesday. The Sarasota County Commission will vote on upzoning the land for Read Article »
Dickey Betts leaves a big gap in the local music scene The Osprey resident and Southern Rock legend died on April 18. Read Article »
Colson Hotel’s Preservation Appealed by Developer He says he’d sell the land with strings attached; otherwise he’ll tear down the historic refuge for Black travelers. Read Article »
Pat Neal’s “Village” Gets Zero Push-back Despite staff concerns, a board stacked with industry insiders OK’d his 6,500-home plans. Read Article »
Theater plans at Payne Park face headwinds, after morphing The Players’ shift from leasing to building prompts resistance from neighborhood organizers. Read Article »
City commissioner wants stricter rules for lobbying But Erik Arroyo, who has had previous run-ins with ethics, doesn’t get a lot of support from his peers. Read Article »
Sarasota commissioners give go-ahead to workforce housing project The two-12 story towers across from city hall will be city-owned and -run. Read Article »
Tallevast@20 conference to look at history of contamination, and beyond The all-day event this Saturday is free and open to the public. Read Article »
Sarasota County Commission approves big mall redevelopment But affordable housing was not discussed before the vote. Read Article »
Venice shows that teardowns are not inevitable Amid a hot construction market, the small city goes for preservation. Read Article »
Popular live music venue in Sarasota bows out After a 10-year run, the owner of Café in the Park is headed for greener pastures. Read Article »
Peace & Justice: Living on the Streets This Wednesday, April 17, we’ll talk to a person who was homeless until a few days ago, and we’ll hear from Gail Chatfield of Freedom Gathering about the meals and other services they provide in Bradenton. Read Article »