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WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 09Sarasota County weighs Gulf Gate golf course purchase
Residents want remediation for soil contamination, the county wants it for flood prevention. But price is an issue.
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Published September 09Suncoast Searchlight: How youth flipped Sarasota’s conservative school board
Next Gen Dems and SEE Alliance helped secure progressive wins.
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Published September 09Union members celebrate Labor Day at Fogartyville
Postal workers, actors, stageworkers, teachers, truckers mingle with candidates.
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 08What to do, Where to go
TOP PICKS Explore fine art, wine selections and remodeling inspiration at Art, Wine and Design at the Visual Arts Center at 4 p.m. Sept. 10. Guest conductor Evan Roider leads the Sarasota Orchestra for “Summon the Heroes,” a concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at 7 p.m.…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 07Healthy Living Hour with Britt Watty on Overcoming Breast Cancer
Britt Watty talks on the Healthy Living Hour about her journey through breast Cancer
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 06This Week in Local Government
On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on the 5,700-home Palmer Ranch East project and discuss the purchase of the Gulf Gate golf course. Also on Tuesday, the City of Sarasota Commission will take next steps for development of the Marian Anderson brownfield site in…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 04It’s standing room only at Angie Nixon’s Sarasota meet-and-greet
Nixon's upset win has invigorated young voters—even in one of her worst performing districts.
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Published September 04Appeals court rules Ziegler investigation files are public
The reversal of a lower court decision marks a major win for transparency advocates.
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Published September 04Suncoast Waterkeeper drops lawsuit against concrete crushing company
The organization can't find the controversial plant’s former owner.
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 03Paving the way to a perfect driveway
Driveway Construction is the premier choice for all your asphalt needs in North Port and surrounding areas. Founded and operated by local owner Maurice Cooper, our family-owned company has been serving Southwest Florida for decades. We specialize in comprehensive asphalt…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 02The Detail: Ron Kashden on historic preservation of US Garage
Ever wonder why historic buildings are rare in Florida? Cathy Antunes and Ron Kashden discuss.
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Published September 02City of Sarasota invites public comment, explores parking solutions
The city is subsidizing its parking division, but it shouldn’t be that way.