Ridge Wood Heights

A census designated place in Sarasota County, Florida.

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WUSF Public Media September 29

A panel of advocates addresses hardships Haitians are facing after TPS revocation

Nonprofit and business leaders in Sarasota discussed the struggle of making a living without protected status. One who works with individuals and families said some are "basically barricaded in their homes."

Community Groups & Organizations

WSLR+Fogartyville 22 hours ago

Key national figure visits Kirschner for Congress fundraiser

Democrats put Congressional District 16 'in play', but so far money tells its own story.

General

WUSF Public Media September 30

Sarasota County School District responds to attorney general in teacher probe

The letter reveals four separate investigations. All are closed except for one grievance, filed on Sept. 11.

Education

WSLR+Fogartyville September 30

Suncoast Searchlight: Uthmeier letter undercuts Sarasota in Live Local fight

It's unusual for attorney generals to comment on a pending lawsuit.

Government & Civic

WSLR+Fogartyville September 30

Suncoast Searchlight: Politically connected figure at center of Uthmeier complaint against teacher

The Florida Attorney General accused the Sarasota teacher of trying to 'cancel' an eighth-grade boy.

Education

WMNF 88.5 September 29

The Scoop: Tue. Sep. 29, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Explore the rising cases of dengue and the local initiatives to combat the mosquito-borne illness affecting communities.

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