News across Sarasota County

Peace and Justice: Love for Children of Palestine
This Wednesday, September 30, at 9am, Tom will spend the hour talking to Melissa Morsli, a local activist and fundraiser for the nonprofit Heal Palestine.

Amendment 3 promises property tax relief. What would it cost the Suncoast?
Amendment 3 would dramatically reduce property taxes for homeowners by increasing the homestead exemption for non-school taxes.
At Sarasota campaign stop, attorney general says he's not too involved in local teacher case
One school board member says the investigations have a chilling effect on teachers throughout the district.

This Week in Local Government
On Monday, the New College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss 2026-27 spending plans and a lease agreement.

Florida AG letter undercuts Sarasota County in Live Local legal fight
The letter casts new doubt on the county’s long-running fight over the controversial law, giving ammunition to developers suing the county in six ongoing cases and potentially clearing a path for more than 7,500 housing units that have been put on pause.

The Progressive Page Turner, Monday 6:30 pm: ‘Motherhood Discounted’
The myth of the welfare queen vilified women caregivers who dropped out of the paid workforce. But our civilization can’t function without womens' unpaid caregiving. In her book, Carolyn McConnell looks at the historic roots and current impacts of this system.

Tampa Bay’s Congressional District 16 could be a lot less red than everyone thought
As Donald Trump’s poll numbers continue to erode, some Republicans, even in Florida, are slightly backing away from being linked to the president. Sydney Gruters is not one of them. The 44-year-old Sarasota resident is running against Democrat Kelly Kirschner and NPA candidate…

Going against recommendation, Sarasota County Commission grants Lakewood Ranch rezones
Previous decisions forced their hand, one county commissioner says.

Resident drops suit challenging Manasota Beach Road extension
But Kelly Bauman suggests this may not be the end of opposition against the developer-initiated project.

Congressional candidates debate healthcare, immigration and more
Trump-endorsed Sydney Gruters, Democrat Kelly Kirschner and independent Mark Davis face off in what could be their only direct public exchange.

Suncoast Searchlight: Leaders propose changes to revitalize Newtown
But gentrification fears accompany the talks.

Englewood Hospital earns national recognition for stroke care
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering high-quality stroke care based on the latest scientific evidence and treatment guidelines. The hospital received the Get With The Guidelines –…