Peace & Justice this Wednesday: Photographer Allan Mestel Coming up Oct. 1 at 9 am: Tom will spend the hour with Allan Mestel. Allan is a local photographer and activist whose photos of Ukraine will be exhibited at Fogartyville starting Oct. 13. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport board will approve its 2026 budget. On Wednesday, City of Sarasota planners will review the third submittal of plans for the Adagio complex downtown. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: ICE detainers turn into labyrinth for immigrants, lawyers and families Paying bond does not guarantee freedom anymore. Read Article »
Uncertainty surrounds Florida’s open carry ruling Property owners can forbid firearms on their premises. Other details remain legally murky. Read Article »
Bradenton family struggles as father of two remains detained Denied access to life-saving medical care, mother pleads for her husband’s release. Read Article »
Sarasota County tries to get Hermitage fixed But – a year of repairs and going – the flood-damaged artist retreat could end up in the hands of the non-profit that runs it. Read Article »
Sarasota activists condemn ‘hostile takeover’ by charter schools A controversial new law could force most local elementary and middle schools to make space for for-profits. Read Article »
The Progressive Page Turner: The Seven Mountains Mandate Charlie Kirk’s organization, Turning Point, started out as secular, promoting capitalism, free markets and the separation of church and state. All of that changed in 2020 when he embraced the “Seven Mountains Mandate”. Read Article »
Fogartyville features Hat Man exhibit Oliver Dominguez not only paints hats. He actually makes them. Read Article »
