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Former Republican Stalwart Ron Filipkowski Is Using Twitter to Shine a Light on the Far Right

Filipkowski used to be the president of the Republican Club of South Sarasota County. Now he monitors extremists and conspiracy theorists and posts what he finds to his nearly 500,000 followers.

08/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sitting Empty

Who Killed the Florida House?

After jostling between a construction industry trade organization and multiple governmental bodies, the future of the sustainable demonstration house is uncertain.

07/25/2022 By Isaac Eger

War in Ukraine

These Pictures Tell the Story of the Ongoing Russian Attack on Ukraine

Bradenton photographer Allan Mestel recently traveled to the war-torn country to share the stories of civilians whose "lives are on hold," he says.

07/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

On the ballot

Local Officials Want to Make It Harder for Citizens to Change the County Charter

To draw attention to the issue, County Commission candidate Mike Cosentino wore a cowboy hat, a muscle-padded suit and a cape to a public hearing on the topic.

07/13/2022 By Isaac Eger

Citizen Hyde

Everyone Hates Martin Hyde, and He Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way

Perpetual candidate Martin Hyde is a lightning rod for controversy. Isaac Eger interviews the self-professed bully who just can’t stay out of trouble.

07/05/2022 By Isaac Eger

It's That Time Again

Poll Workers Are Needed for Election Season

Deputies and inspectors will be paid $175-$300 for both the Aug. 23 and Nov. 8 elections.

06/27/2022 By Staff

Breaking

What the End of Roe v. Wade Means for Florida

A ban on abortions after 15 weeks is set to go into effect in Florida at the beginning of July.

06/24/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

The Latest

Mira Mar Plaza Avoids the Wrecking Ball, for Now

The City of Sarasota's Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously to deny a permit to demolish the 100-year-old Palm Avenue buildings.

06/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Planning

City Approves Affordable Housing Measures, But Scraps Changes to Building Height Rules

If implemented, the changes could add an estimated 2,000-3,000 more affordable housing units to the city.

05/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Mr. Chatterbox Returns

Mr. Chatterbox Makes His Own List of Banned Books

Perhaps the following books once had some merit, but in these “woke” times they constitute a clear and present danger, and they need to be “canceled” ASAP.

05/10/2022 By Robert Plunket

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Fast Track

DeSantis Appoints Canada West to Florida Rehabilitation Council

West, of Sarasota, is the senior vocational rehabilitation counselor for the Division of Vocational Rehab

05/06/2022 By Staff

Politics

Support Our Schools to Host Forum on Censorship

The event, which will take place at Fogartyville Media and Arts Center, is free and open to the public.

05/05/2022 By Staff

Politics

Photos: Planned Parenthood's 'Save Roe' Protest in Downtown Sarasota

The rally—a response to leaked documents indicating the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade—was held at the Sarasota County Administrative Building.

05/04/2022 By Megan McDonald

No Choice

What Florida's New Abortion Restrictions Mean for Patients and Providers

"There is a real threat to people having access to care."

04/29/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

Politics

DeSantis Signs 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Into Law

The bill bans discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

03/28/2022 By Megan McDonald

No Changes

No Changes for How Sarasota County Commissioners Are Elected, Public Schools Funded

The results are in from yesterday's special election.

03/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Here to stay

The Manatee Pride Festival Is Back

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Manatee Pride Festival returns this Saturday, March 5.

03/02/2022 By Samantha Lane

Painting the Town Red

Bigwig Right-Wing Activists and Influencers Have Discovered Sarasota

Here are nine of the new right’s heavy hitters—who also happen to be our neighbors.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Voting

Sen. Shervin Jones Launches 'Operation Blackout' in Sarasota Today

The program expects to enroll more than 40,000 BIPOC voters into vote-by-mail.

02/11/2022 By Staff

If at First You Don't Succeed

The Sarasota County Commission Wants a Do-Over on Single-Member Districts

Voters are again being asked to decide whether Sarasota County Commissioners should be elected by the residents of their district or by the county as a whole.

02/08/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

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