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Mater Academy Inc., a Miami-based charter school operator, has submitted notices to occupy three Sarasota County public school campuses, marking a sharp local escalation of the state’s newly expanded “Schools of Hope” law, which allows charters to take over public school facilities. The notices, submitted early Wednesday, target Brookside Middle, Emma E. Booker Elementary and Oak Park School, a K-12 campus that serves students with disabilities. They are among similar notices

El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz delivered letters from terrified immigrant families to Pope Leo XIV, detailing fears of deportation under Trump’s escalating immigration crackdown. Federal agents have detained U.S. citizens, legal immigrants, and children in aggressive raids using helicopters and chemical agents near schools across the country. Pope Leo promised to “stand with” migrants and Catholic leaders, urging bishops to continue speaking out about the inherent dignity of immig

Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Joe Agostine on October 20 from 6-8 PM. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 4159 S Shade Ave in Sarasota. Joe was a member of the Gulf Coast Community Choir along with several other DEC members and good friends. The choir will perform some songs in tribute. Anyone is welcome to join them in saying a few words on Joe's friendship and impact here in Sarasota. Please see the Mobilize for addi

My fellow Republicans, we are all Americans regardless of Party Affiliation or differing viewpoints. What has made America great is our...

President Donald Trump’s approval rating among baby boomers has dropped sharply in recent months, according to new polling. The latest...

After President Trump’s Warning, Many People Are Uncertain About Whether Tylenol Use in Pregnancy Causes Autism; Most Republicans Say It...

It takes 3.5% ... How many people does it take to make real change? Research shows that nonviolent protests are twice as likely to...

Florida ruling sparks policy shift at grocery giant. Can you openly carry a gun in Sarasota Publix stores? Here's what we found out....

“Donald Trump has lost so many people.” Ask Tampa Bay talk-show host John Senning about NASCAR or the WWE and he can probably rattle off...

Stop by the Sarasota County Democratic Party office  and check out our brand-new  hats and T-shirts — oh my! 🟦 Rock your True-Blue SCDP...

The Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet so far — but don't bet on it staying that way. Why it matters Hurricane Gabrielle, which...

On May 3, I purchased a cartridge for my HP laser printer for $121.89. When I sought to replace that cartridge 3 months later (August 2),...

As the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to make Florida the first state to remove school vaccine mandates , deep concern is...

The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is on track to become unaffordable for millions of Floridians who rely on the health...

Ken Thomas and his wife Delilah have invested in energy-saving windows and insulation for their Boca Raton, Florida home. But in the dog...

Congratulations to Senator-elect LaVon Bracy Davis in SD-15 and Representative-elect RaShon Young in HD-40! These were not close...

Trump's New Tax on America In July 2025, the U.S. government brought in $29.6 billion in tariff revenue. That’s not a typo. That’s nearly...

A guide to the scandal and why it's dragging down the lame-duck governor and his wife. TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Hope Florida was supposed...

I was talking to a friend about what we should do about gun violence. I’m pretty supportive of gun rights and he views guns as a scourge...

Around half of the 4.7 million Floridians who receive health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could lose coverage if...