News across Sarasota County
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 25Englewood 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 –…
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.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 25The Progressive Page Turner: Motherhood Discounted
The myth of the welfare queen vilified women caregivers who dropped out of the paid workforce. It cemented the idea in people’s minds that society is made up of autonomous individuals who can take care of themselves with a wage-earning job. But our civilization can’t function…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 25Tampa 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…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 25Going against recommendation, Sarasota County Commission grants Lakewood Ranch rezones
Previous decisions forced their hand, one county commissioner says.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 25Resident drops suit challenging Manasota Beach Road extension
But Kelly Bauman suggests this may not be the end of opposition against the developer-initiated project.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 25Congressional candidates debate healthcare, immigration and more
Trump-endorsed Sydney Gruters, Democrat Kelly Kirschner and independent Mark Davis face off in what could be the only direct public exchange.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 25Suncoast Searchlight: Leaders propose changes to revitalize Newtown
But gentrification fears accompany the talks.
Sarasota school probe provides more details after Uthmeier calls for teacher's removal
The case has garnered attention because of the election season comments by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who has also in recent days targeted the New York Times for alleged bias and promoted Second Amendment gun rights.
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 24No HOA, deed restrictions for well-maintained North Port home
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a two-car garage at 2739 Atwater Drive, North Port (34288). Here, you’ll find 1,784 square feet of living space, ideally situated on city water for added convenience. Major updates include a 2023…
Melvin E. Miller
Melvin E. “Mel” Miller, 79, Denver, Pa., formerly of Sarasota, Fla., and also of Millersburg, Nappanee and Etna Green, died […]
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 23City of Sarasota pitches independent parks district
At a city-county meeting, the city floats a plan to fund its parks.